RVLady.net wrote:
The metal label on the side of the upper unit bears no information, so I'm somewhat guessing as to the exact unit. In the owner's packet, there is a RVP consumer registration card bearing the information I'm forced to work with. Does it really matter which manufacturer I use for a replacement? All the a/c units I've looked at online components seem all the same. The replacement model for my a/c unit is a unducted model until you buy the duct kit. Is this what you mean by 'ducted models, there is no such thing."? And, as to the compressor, does it fail all at once? Works one time but not the next? I've read where they fail slowly. Is that wrong? Doug, thanks again for your valuable input/help.
1. Compressors can lock up and then when the outside temp changes can then run. Then lock up again.
2. The TOP AC units are all the same. DUCTED has to do with the inside plenum package. When you went to the RVP website, it states what to purchase and use with the current upper replacement model.
3. NO, you cannot change Brands without buying more parts. As far as I am concerned, there are only 2 GOOD long term makers of RV AC units. Dometic(Duotherm) and RVP(Coleman). Use other brands at your own peril.
4. RVP has 2 places for the model number. 1. On the top by the capacitor plate and from the inside on the round metal mount tray. There is a model sticker at both locations. Same with Dometic. Doug
