Posted 2012-12-02 6:48 PM (#148682) Subject: Testing an rv AC unit ...
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Posts: 49 Location: Central Florida
I have a credit at a local junk yard. They have several RV's that have AC units and they are willing to sell me one for a really great price.
These units have a limited guarantee (30 day warranty) to work.
My question is ... how can I tell if they work? What sort of power source or method can I use to test them and see which one works the best? It looks like I have six units to choose from. Each one current installed in RV's. The RV's are in a junk yard because they are broken for various reasons so it's not like I can just walk in there and flip on switches and stuff.
Posted 2012-12-02 7:19 PM (#148683 - in reply to #148682) Subject: RE: Testing an rv AC unit ...
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Posts: 658 Location: Rayne, LA
They all use 115 volt to operate. If shore power is not available try a generator ( i would say at lease 3500 watt) If you are lucky you can just plug in the RV, if not you would have to remove the inside grill and get to the wiring to power it up. These units come from the factory without service ports to check the refrigerant, so if it has them then that would be a sign that the unit probably has a refrigerant leak or the compressor has been changed.Let the unit run for 15-20 minutes and the evaporator coil should be sweating. This may be tough if it is cold outside but would let you know if the refrigerant level is good. This is the coil inside the trailer. Also check the motor bearing for slack. The motor should spin freely but not have movement up and down or right to left. Also check to make sure fins on both coils are not bent and cover is in good shape. Don't forget the wall thermostat if it is a ducted model.
Posted 2012-12-03 3:40 AM (#148688 - in reply to #148682) Subject: RE: Testing an rv AC unit ...
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Originally written by horseygirlFL on 2012-12-02 6:48 PM
I have a credit at a local junk yard. They have several RV's that have AC units and they are willing to sell me one for a really great price. These units have a limited guarantee (30 day warranty) to work. My question is ... how can I tell if they work? What sort of power source or method can I use to test them and see which one works the best? It looks like I have six units to choose from. Each one current installed in RV's. The RV's are in a junk yard because they are broken for various reasons so it's not like I can just walk in there and flip on switches and stuff. Thanks in advance for replies.
What do you call a "really great price"? It would have to be almost free before I would even touch it...
Posted 2012-12-03 9:37 PM (#148704 - in reply to #148682) Subject: RE: Testing an rv AC unit ...
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Posts: 49 Location: Central Florida
These are ceiling mount units in a motor home. The guy said $5 each. I may just buy both of them to use one as parts and hope one works.These dont have wall thermostats. They are just enclosed units that mount through the ceiling. I want to put one on my horse trailer so I can camp in the warmer months. It gets kinda hot and ugly in Florida in the summer months ... ;)
Testing an rv AC unit ...
