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You gotta be kidding me

js6343js6343
Explorer
Explorer
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.
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fla-gypsy
Explorer
Explorer
js6343js6343 wrote:
Even so the dealer still pays labor to put the a/c in.


Reimbursed at the warranty rate by the manufacturer and it is not very complicated when you have the means to lift the unit and set it in place. Your RV dealer may be a "Cad"
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js6343js6343
Explorer
Explorer
Even so the dealer still pays labor to put the a/c in.
2011 Keystone Sprinter 311BHS
2004 Suburban 2500 8.1L 4.10
Reese dual cam WDH
Tekonsha Prodigy 2

js6343js6343
Explorer
Explorer
I am pathologically suspicious. I compared serial #s'. Also made them show me how to tell if it was 15K BTU
2011 Keystone Sprinter 311BHS
2004 Suburban 2500 8.1L 4.10
Reese dual cam WDH
Tekonsha Prodigy 2

fla-gypsy
Explorer
Explorer
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.
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09 SuperDuty Crew Cab 6.8L/4.10(The Black Pearl)
06 Keystone Hornet 29 RLS/(The Cracker Cabana)

naturist
Nomad
Nomad
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?

sch911
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Explorer
You've done exactly what I would have! Good job...
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