Ac replacement

[Holly_Renee]

I am looking at this particular unit to replace my unit. Anyone used this brand before? I most likely could get by using just an Ac unit as there is nothing wrong with the thermostat or ceiling unit but figured I should replace everything.

Advent ACM150 15000 BTU Complete Ducted RV Air Conditioner-Roof & Ceiling Units

This is a complete unit with roof unit and ceiling assembly.

www.hebronrvparts.com

 

[Kirk]

The only place that I found very many reviews was Amazon where it rates a 4 star. I have never seen one nor do I know anyone who has one. While looking I did find the Forbes magazine listing of best RV air conditioners, that you may want to read.

 

[Holly_Renee]

I actually have read that article already. I know my current ac unit which no longer works is original to the RV. And the thermostat controls both the furnace and the AC so I know I need a compatible thermostat if I choose to replace everything. I'm doing all this myself so just the more knowledge I gain the better.

 

[Kirk]

I'm doing all this myself so just the more knowledge I gain the better.

Good luck! Feel free to ask specific questions as there is sure to be someone on the forums who would know most of them, if not specifically to that brand of unit.

 

[Onyrlef]

41% of the reviews on Amazon give it 1 star, 11% give it 3 stars......That's not good. I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[workinonit]

I just installed a 3rd AC unit on mine. It's quite a job. Mine would be much more work than yours but it's no simple job by yourself like I was.

 

[House Husband]

Have you thought about how you are going to get the old unit down and the new unit up on the roof?
I use a 20' extension ladder to slide the ACs up and down. Slide new unit up in the box, slide old unit down in the same box.

Richard

 

[Holly_Renee]

Have you thought about how you are going to get the old unit down and the new unit up on the roof?
I use a 20' extension ladder to slide the ACs up and down. Slide new unit up in the box, slide old unit down in the same box.

Richard

Yes, my friend has a tractor with forks and we are going to do it that way. Thank you for asking as well as your suggestion on the way you did yours. If they weren't so heavy I'd throw them off the roof on the ground (the old one)

 

[IBTripping]

Wish I had a friend with a forklift.

 

[Holly_Renee]

Wish I had a friend with a forklift.

I am very thankful for these friends. They have allowed me to keep my camper at their house since my divorce and put it under their pole barn so I could work on it. They really have been a blessing to me.

 

[CharlesinGA]

So, tell us about the camper. Motor Home, trailer, class B van. What model, how big. You are asking about a ducted unit so I assume that is what it is.

Charles

 

[workinonit]

My front end loader and forks raises 14' according to the specs. The tractor is a JD 5090 which is 90 HP. With a pallet and AC unit and tools on the forks it lifted just above the rooftop. Of course I didn't have to take one down but I couldn't have put that one up without it.

 

[Holly_Renee]

So, tell us about the camper. Motor Home, trailer, class B van. What model, how big. You are asking about a ducted unit so I assume that is what it is.

Charles

It is a 2010 forest River ultralite. It's 26ft I believe. 30ft bumper to bumper I think it is.

 

[8Muddypaws]

What's broken on the existing unit?

 

[Laura & Charles]

Welcome to the forums! Lots of knowledgeable and friendly folks here!

Couple suggestions:
Put the year, make, and model for both your RV and your tow vehicle in your signature. That’ll save a lot of confusion.
Also, start a new thread for each question or topic)

 

[Holly_Renee]

What's broken on the existing unit?

The condenser. The unit is also 14 years old and it did sit out in the elements unused for a year so I also suspect that had something to do with it.

 

[8Muddypaws]

OK, when you say condenser are you meaning the compressor part that pumps the coolant, or the aluminum heat exchangers?

If the compressor motor doesn't start there's a possibility that the problem is a burned out capacitor. Easy to replace and not expensive when compared to a whole new unit.

My AC units are 18 years old. When one of mine stopped and blew out a cloud of foul smelling smoke that's all it took to bring it back from the dead.

 

[Henry J Fate]

The condensing unit has multiple components. Some components are easily repaired but some not. Be sure its not something that can be fixed. That would save lots of time and money. I have a roof mounted unit that is 25 years old. At one point it sat over 5 years. Still working well. Minor repairs needed all major components still original.

How were you able to get through this past Summer ? Very hot.

 

[workinonit]

She said condenser. I'm assuming she means the condensing coil. Obviously the condenser fan can be replaced at a reasonable cost. Maybe her unit is just dated and she wants a new one.

 

[Holly_Renee]

I have actually already replaced the capacitor, that was the first thing I went to. Also, I apologize it's the compressor that doesn't ever kick on. Just blows air. My brain is all over the place between working 12-16 hour shifts, packing to move and fixing my camper. So much going on with so little time!