Camper Air Conditioner Replacement

[TXHunter1089]

I unfortunately discovered when i showed up to my lease this past weekend and it was 157 degrees that my ac was not working. It will run but only blow ambient air, from what i'm reading it is easiest to just replace the whole unit and be done with it. Does anyone themselves deal in this business or know anyone that does? Any insight here is appreciated here.

[fullsizeaggie]

Have been researching putting a 3rd Ac in mine. The process itself appears quite simple with some brute strength mixed in. A direct replacement should be fairly easy as long as replacement units fit the right mounting location etc.

[TXHunter1089]

Have been researching putting a 3rd Ac in mine. The process itself appears quite simple with some brute strength mixed in. A direct replacement should be fairly easy as long as replacement units fit the right mounting location etc.

Its seems that the ac units are fairly universal, mine is a Coleman Mach. The actual replacement is just a few bolts and a plug in i believe just not positive about it all.

[CWendling]

had to do the same last year. It really is that simple. 4 bolts and swap the wires from the old to the new. The hard part was getting the new ac on the roof. Easy part was pushing the old one off

[TXHunter1089]

had to do the same last year. It really is that simple. 4 bolts and swap the wires from the old to the new. The hard part was getting the new ac on the roof. Easy part was pushing the old one off

Lol thats good to know. Was yours doing the same as mine?

[bowhntrmatt]

If it were me, I would just search the web for the same one you have, or at least try to find product data on the one you have, that would show mounting bolt patter and hole size and such, and order one and replace it. Shouldn't be much to it.

[jt400]

I bought a 12,000 btu portable to keep in mine to use as a backup or to run alongside the top unit on REALLY hot days.

[big_smith]

I caught them on sale at PPL in Houston a couple summers ago and replaced my mother in laws. Not all that difficult if you have a couple guys to get it up on the roof. I think I paid around $300.

[careybirdwell]

They are very easy to do. If you are sure it is the upper unit ( Compressor, Capacitors, Coils, and fan motor. The newer Coleman hooked right up to the older controls.

Remove the ceiling assembly, unplug the upper unit. remove the 4 long mounting bolts, and remove. then reverse the procedure.

Your best place to get them in Houston will probably be Lone Star RV or PP&L but they have went up a bit in the last few years. Probably going to run about $500 for 13.5K BTU and $600 for 15K BTU. If you have any question, feel free to ask

[pafdrn]

I have changed an old one before, as well as adding a 3rd unit to my current RV last week. Bought from PPL in Houston. I strapped the unit to a hunting back pack and climbed the ladder to the roof with it on my back. All my friends were working at the time, and I have no patience.

[careybirdwell]

I have changed an old one before, as well as adding a 3rd unit to my current RV last week. Bought from PPL in Houston. I strapped the unit to a hunting back pack and climbed the ladder to the roof with it on my back. All my friends were working at the time, and I have no patience.

That is how I did it when I was younger, just can't do it that way any longer.

[TXHunter1089]

They are very easy to do. If you are sure it is the upper unit ( Compressor, Capacitors, Coils, and fan motor. The newer Coleman hooked right up to the older controls.

Remove the ceiling assembly, unplug the upper unit. remove the 4 long mounting bolts, and remove. then reverse the procedure.

Your best place to get them in Houston will probably be Lone Star RV or PP&L but they have went up a bit in the last few years. Probably going to run about $500 for 13.5K BTU and $600 for 15K BTU. If you have any question, feel free to ask

Sounds easy enough, everything I am seeing is in about that price range also, thanks for the input!

[TXHunter1089]

I have changed an old one before, as well as adding a 3rd unit to my current RV last week. Bought from PPL in Houston. I strapped the unit to a hunting back pack and climbed the ladder to the roof with it on my back. All my friends were working at the time, and I have no patience.

How was it work wise as far as adding another unit to the camper?

[quarterback]

Reading thru this thread I'm surprised no one has recommended putting in a standard window unit. Redneck style. Cut you a good sized hole and use duct tape for the flashing and plug and go.

[TXHunter1089]

Reading thru this thread I'm surprised no one has recommended putting in a standard window unit. Redneck style. Cut you a good sized hole and use duct tape for the flashing and plug and go.

Not a bad idea for a secondary unit for sure, its hard to beat having the regular one though. I'm sure alongside it it would be a dang icebox inside there.