We have a 15K BTU Coleman Mack a/c on our TT. Before the end of the first season, condensate began (not rainwater) began to leak inside the TT. So we had the a/c replaced under warranty. It was not long after the replacement that the new a/c began to leak again. After two years of leaking condensate water into a bucket, I finally found time to troubleshoot the problem. Thanks to this site I found the procedure to pull the shroud, clean the coils and clean the ONE weep hole.That's right ONE tiny little weep hole. And that one tiny weep hole is sandwiched between the bottom of the a/c and the roof of the TT. Am I the only one who is astounded by this? How is this design not causing problems for everybody? I am also shocked the dealer would bear the expense of replacing an a/c when cleaning a weep hole is the solution.Anyway, during my contemplation of how stupid this design is, I drilled a decent size hole in the side of my drip pan to ensure a steady reliable drainage of condesate that is easy to access and clean. You may jump all over me for doing it. But I dont care. Flame away.

You've done exactly what I would have! Good job...

I have to ask: what makes you think they replaced the unit instead of cleaning out the weep hole, and just to keep you happy, TOLD you they replaced it?

Your assumption that the dealer bore the cost of replacement is unfounded. The RV maker and/or AC manufacturer bore the cost and the dealer just acquired a slightly used perfectly functional AC that he will now resale. I suggest you find a more reputable dealer as you may be the one who gets "jacked" next time.

I am pathologically suspicious. I compared serial #s'. Also made them show me how to tell if it was 15K BTU

Even so the dealer still pays labor to put the a/c in.

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mlts22
Explorer
May 28, 2014
When I was shopping for a TT several years ago, I got a face-full of water from an A/C unit. The salesperson said that is normal.

Needless to say, I bought my rig from another dealer.
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
May 28, 2014
I just went threw the same exact thing..... there ARE 2 . . you have to remove the screw holding the coils in place,, the second is directly under the middle of that... On mine it was the hole on the street side of the coach that was hard to find.... I used a blow gun with extension and an old steel hanger bent at the end... all is good
dougrainer
Nomad
May 28, 2014
js6343js6343 wrote:
Yep, They did not return the old A/C to me. Shoot there was nothing wrong with it but a dirty weep hole. By the way there is not 2 in mine. There is ONE. Inspected multiple times.

Guess I am learning here there is no incentive for the dealer not to replace since they are reimbursed in full for parts and labor.

Anyway, no worries. It is fixed now. Just thought I'd share what I thought was some amazingly stupid design.

If it drains ON the roof, it has 2. Give me the model number. They ALL have 2 unless it drains thru the roof out the bottom of the RV. If inspected multiple times you would have seen the 2 and also if correctly diagnoised, they would have seen the 2 round indentions of the bottom of the drain holes on the rubber roof when the Old was removed. The Service center does NOT make the decision to replace or repair. RVP makes that decision. You MUST contac them for any warranty on a Roof AC. Once they know the facts, RVP determines if repair or replacement is needed. Warranty parts are NEVER the property of the RV owner. IF the supplier does not want them back, he can have them. In this case, once the Data Tag was removed, I would give the unit to the customer if he wanted it. It would be in the trash anyway.
js6343js6343
Explorer
May 28, 2014
Yep, They did not return the old A/C to me. Shoot there was nothing wrong with it but a dirty weep hole. By the way there is not 2 in mine. There is ONE. Inspected multiple times.

Guess I am learning here there is no incentive for the dealer not to replace since they are reimbursed in full for parts and labor.

Anyway, no worries. It is fixed now. Just thought I'd share what I thought was some amazingly stupid design.
beemerphile1
Explorer
May 28, 2014
NinerBikes wrote:
RoyB wrote:
I used to always tell those guys I wanted to keep anything they replaced. Just put it in the floor.

I don't know if that made them more honest or not haha... Made me fell better anyway...

Roy Ken

Ditto, I always ask to see the old part come out and ask that it's saved, because it's mine and I'm taking it.

Warrantied parts are NOT returned to the consumer. They are returned to the entity paying the bill.
NinerBikes
Explorer
May 28, 2014
RoyB wrote:
I used to always tell those guys I wanted to keep anything they replaced. Just put it in the floor.

I don't know if that made them more honest or not haha... Made me fell better anyway...

Roy Ken

Ditto, I always ask to see the old part come out and ask that it's saved, because it's mine and I'm taking it.
RoyB
Explorer II
May 28, 2014
I used to always tell those guys I wanted to keep anything they replaced. Just put it in the floor.

I don't know if that made them more honest or not haha... Made me fell better anyway...

Roy Ken
robsouth
Explorer II
May 28, 2014
Glad you got it repaired to your satisfaction. All the other patter here is just that "patter" and not related to your solving your problem. Camp On!
time2roll
Nomad
May 28, 2014
I would have drilled a hole on each end and each side as appropriate.
Need to ensure down hill exit in all conditions.
Illinoisgreyhou
Explorer
May 28, 2014
"Do whatever works" is my motto and has not failed me, ever!!!

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