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How long has your AC run ?

OBX-GL
Explorer
Explorer
I have a Mach 3+ AC, original to my 2012 TT, and its still running.
Its hard to complain about something that aint broke, but here I am.
I'm leaving on a 6 week trip at the end of the month to the southern US where I will be relying heavily on my AC. Am I dreaming to think it will keep running ?

Thoughts ?

Thx !
2012 Heartland North Trail Caliber Edition 26RLSS
2022 RAM 2500 6.4L Crew 4x4 Long box 4.10 tow package
2012 Ram 2500 5.7L Crew 4x4 Long box 3.72 tow-package
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L QC 4x4 long box 3.92 tow-package
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OBX-GL
Explorer
Explorer
Hey, thx everyone, great info.
I feel better now, not assuming its a ticking problem anymore.
I have rinsed it and filter changed it over the years.
I foamed it today, and saw results. Blowing colder still
Interestingly it stopped dripping condensation, pan may have debris clogging it. Will check.

Thanks again.
2012 Heartland North Trail Caliber Edition 26RLSS
2022 RAM 2500 6.4L Crew 4x4 Long box 4.10 tow package
2012 Ram 2500 5.7L Crew 4x4 Long box 3.72 tow-package
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L QC 4x4 long box 3.92 tow-package

ItsyRV
Explorer
Explorer
Mine is on a motorhome.
The date code shows 10/93 installed 02/94 on my RV. It's a Coleman TSR rotary. Still going strong, cools well and no leaks. Routine maintenance is the saving grace.
1994 Itasca SunDancer 21RB - Chevy G-30 chassis.

Huntindog
Explorer
Explorer
I am in Phoenix AZ. About as tough an enviroment as it gets for ACs. Over 30 years and 4 RVs, I have not had any issues.
Huntindog
100% boondocking
2021 Grand Design Momentum 398M
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2020 Silverado HighCountry CC DA 4X4 DRW

Caveman_Charlie
Explorer
Explorer
My 1993 Emmerson is still going strong. That's good because Emmerson doesn't make a RV AC anymore and I don't know how I would get a any parts. It sure works good though. My brothers new 5th wheel AC doesn't work as well as mine.
1993 Cobra Sunrise, 20 foot Travel Trailer.

dodge_guy
Explorer II
Explorer II
The AC in my 07 was still working fine when we traded it in a few years ago. I did have to clean out the condenser fins a couple of times.
I had a 93 Award TT and the AC was working fine when we bought it. Right before our first trip I went to turn the AC on and it was warm. Thankfully my neighbor does commercial HVAC. He found a line that cracked from vibration. He repaired the crack. Installed a charge fitting, vacuumed and charged it and it worked fine for the 2 years we had it until we traded it in.

And because of that little find, I always test things 3-5 days before we leave.
Wife Kim
Son Brandon 17yrs
Daughter Marissa 16yrs
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Class_A_DP_1
Explorer
Explorer
Clean the filters, remove shroud on roof and clean the coils. You are way better off with that one than a new one.
Prevost XL40 Country Coach Conversion

JIMNLIN
Explorer
Explorer
1997 5er in sig still puts out cold air here in 100-110 degree heat. It did need a small charge in 2010 era but has been fine since.
"good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" ............ Will Rogers

'03 2500 QC Dodge/Cummins HO 3.73 6 speed manual Jacobs Westach
'97 Park Avanue 28' 5er 11200 two slides

JRscooby
Explorer II
Explorer II
The 1 on my tent trailer was installed in '95. Can't say it keeps trailer cool, it is a old tent after all, but on a 100* day the outlet temp is 40+ degrees colder than inlet

stickdog
Explorer
Explorer
Our last 5er was a '04' we brought it in '10'. We fulltimed in it for 7 1/2 years. It was the original AC as the owner had been meticulous in his record keeping.
9-11 WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
FULLTIME SINCE 2010
17 DRV MS 36rssb3
17 F350 King Ranch CC DRW 4x4 6.7 4:10 B&W hitch
John
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jdc1
Explorer II
Explorer II
My 5th wheel is a 2002. I just replaced the aging unit last January.

BB_TX
Nomad
Nomad
My 2007 A/C was still running fine when I sold the rig last year.

Sjm9911
Explorer
Explorer
You will be fine my 2012 works fine. In fact my pop up from 2000 was fine when I sold it a few years back. Probably works better then the new ones. In florida , last year it was on for a few weeks stright. Np.
2012 kz spree 220 ks
2020 Silverado 2500
Equalizer ( because i have it)
Formerly a pup owner.

SDcampowneroper
Explorer
Explorer
A/C units from the 80's to today are very dependable. I suggest going up on the roof, remove the cover and wash out the condensing coils, Bugs and dirt do collect reducing air flow.
inside clean the filter inspect the evaporative coils and air exchange for good seals

pianotuna
Nomad II
Nomad II
Mine is from 2004. It works.
Regards, Don
My ride is a 28 foot Class C, 256 watts solar, 556 amp-hours of Telcom jars, 3000 watt Magnum hybrid inverter, Sola Basic Autoformer, Microair Easy Start.