Gdetrailer wrote:jerryjay11 wrote:
Contrary to popular belief if you placed a window AC on a level surface, like a table top, and ran it the design of the condensate drain from the evaporator to the condenser side of the pan would allow water to flow via something called gravity. I've clean many a window AC condensate pan and proved this while testing on a flat surface.
The Ac set up is similar to my Class B Xplorer I had only the AC was in an overhead above the bed and I never had to roll the front wheels of the Class B on blocks to allow the water to drain, nor did I have any problem.
Because it is a new unit, under warranty, and as much as it isn't a pleasant thought, I'd bring it in for warranty. Either that you have to pull the AC out, remove the AC cover and see if there is anything blocking the path for the condensate to get to the condenser coil.
Some other causes are: fresh air vent not closed properly, evaporator coil needs cleaning, filter needs cleaning, not sealed well around the AC cabinet, camper windows open, folks in and out of the camper, cooking with vent fan off or vent door not opening.
When you start leaning your camper to correct the AC drainage problem you may run into problems with your refrigerator being unlevel. Start with leveling your camper and check those areas I mentioned above.
:R
Regardless of YOUR "superiorness", in your own mind, the window AC manufacturers documents CONTRADICT YOUR "EXPERIMENT ON A FLAT SURFACE".
Yes, the pan does "slope" slightly to the outside, but it CAN AND WILL "overflow" into the INSIDE under certain conditions and IF it IS LEVEL.
I have selected at totally random just ONE of thousands of window AC manuals that CLEARLY point out for correct installation to slightly lean the AC off level.
PLEASE NOTICE the manufacturer IS indicating 1/4" drop!
In fact, the way the A/C unit window kit has been designed the A?C WILL have a slight off level lean to the outside.
Additionally, the SAME manual explains what to do in HIGH HUMIDITY WEATHER IF THE CONDENSATE PAN OVERFLOWS TO THE INSIDE.
The same page also explains the slinger..
JERRYJ, READ THE MANUFACTURERS MANUALS INSTEAD OF WRITING YOUR OWN, THEY "KNOW BETTER" SINCE THEY DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IT!!!
Over the years, I have become pretty good at installing window A/C units for people and have never had one ever overflow on the inside.
I suspect that the RV manufacturer "ASSUMED" just like JERRYJ that the A/C unit CAN be installed level. The RV manufacturer most likely made their own wall installation kit..
OP can take it back to dealer to see if manufacturer will pay warranty on the labor to re-position the A/C unit with the PROPER OFF LEVEL LEAN to the outside.
If Dealer and manufacturer is unwilling to help then the OP may need to rework the A/C mount themselves to allow for a little off level lean.
Otherwise OP will have to live with it as is and prop one side of the trailer a bit higher..
As far as the fridge operating "off level" goes, well, I wonder where all the "off level operation never hurt my fridge people" have gone??
In the past I have been lambasted for TELLING people that they MUST run their fridge TOTALLY LEVEL.. Or suffer the wrath of a dead fridge.. Its no wonder that over the last couple of years I have pretty much quit trying to help people on this forum..
You feel better now? I do not believe I or anyone here attempting to help another deserve to be berated. Corrections okay, but the use of CAPS and way you are writing doesn't help.
First I never stated the WINDOW AC shouldn't be slightly tilted. As you stated the install kit does this. 1/4 inch isn't that much, but 3 inches as I have seen on many window units is just overboard. The RV manufacturer I'm sure is aware of that. And I'm sure they are aware of the condensate drain plug. And I'll bet the compartment the back of the AC is mounted is sloped as was it on my Class B Xplorer. My intent is not to instruct the OP how to remove and install the AC, but items that he can check without voiding the manufacturer's warranty or dealer warranty. Thus I suggested to take it back to the dealer after doing operator checks.
Also I didn't suggest that an RV Fridge needs to be perfectly level, just that in attempting to correct the AC problem he may cause leveling problems with the fridge.
You could have posted this in manner that was helpful rather than ridicule and I would have said, "Oh that was very helpful and thanks." I am a service tech and not an installer and would have appreciated the information.
jerryjay11 wrote:
Contrary to popular belief if you placed a window AC on a level surface, like a table top, and ran it the design of the condensate drain from the evaporator to the condenser side of the pan would allow water to flow via something called gravity. I've clean many a window AC condensate pan and proved this while testing on a flat surface.
The Ac set up is similar to my Class B Xplorer I had only the AC was in an overhead above the bed and I never had to roll the front wheels of the Class B on blocks to allow the water to drain, nor did I have any problem.
Because it is a new unit, under warranty, and as much as it isn't a pleasant thought, I'd bring it in for warranty. Either that you have to pull the AC out, remove the AC cover and see if there is anything blocking the path for the condensate to get to the condenser coil.
Some other causes are: fresh air vent not closed properly, evaporator coil needs cleaning, filter needs cleaning, not sealed well around the AC cabinet, camper windows open, folks in and out of the camper, cooking with vent fan off or vent door not opening.
When you start leaning your camper to correct the AC drainage problem you may run into problems with your refrigerator being unlevel. Start with leveling your camper and check those areas I mentioned above.
:R
Regardless of YOUR "superiorness", in your own mind, the window AC manufacturers documents CONTRADICT YOUR "EXPERIMENT ON A FLAT SURFACE".
Yes, the pan does "slope" slightly to the outside, but it CAN AND WILL "overflow" into the INSIDE under certain conditions and IF it IS LEVEL.
I have selected at totally random just ONE of thousands of window AC manuals that CLEARLY point out for correct installation to slightly lean the AC off level.
PLEASE NOTICE the manufacturer IS indicating 1/4" drop!
In fact, the way the A/C unit window kit has been designed the A?C WILL have a slight off level lean to the outside.
Additionally, the SAME manual explains what to do in HIGH HUMIDITY WEATHER IF THE CONDENSATE PAN OVERFLOWS TO THE INSIDE.
The same page also explains the slinger..
JERRYJ, READ THE MANUFACTURERS MANUALS INSTEAD OF WRITING YOUR OWN, THEY "KNOW BETTER" SINCE THEY DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IT!!!
Over the years, I have become pretty good at installing window A/C units for people and have never had one ever overflow on the inside.
I suspect that the RV manufacturer "ASSUMED" just like JERRYJ that the A/C unit CAN be installed level. The RV manufacturer most likely made their own wall installation kit..
OP can take it back to dealer to see if manufacturer will pay warranty on the labor to re-position the A/C unit with the PROPER OFF LEVEL LEAN to the outside.
If Dealer and manufacturer is unwilling to help then the OP may need to rework the A/C mount themselves to allow for a little off level lean.
Otherwise OP will have to live with it as is and prop one side of the trailer a bit higher..
As far as the fridge operating "off level" goes, well, I wonder where all the "off level operation never hurt my fridge people" have gone??
In the past I have been lambasted for TELLING people that they MUST run their fridge TOTALLY LEVEL.. Or suffer the wrath of a dead fridge.. Its no wonder that over the last couple of years I have pretty much quit trying to help people on this forum..
