Mike Up
NW Indiana section of Chicagoland
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Beacher wrote:It sounds to me like your functional A/C unit froze up at the heat exchanger coils due to the ambient high humidity while camping. When your dealer inspected the A/C unit the ice had melted and everything worked fine.
I thought the same, but turned it off at night when temps got low. It should had defrosted overnight. When temps were high in the morning, I turned the AC back on, but it did little to cool things off.
At home, the humidity wasn't high so it shouldn't have froze up either. I think it's a poor connection myself on the temp. knob or the compressor. It's under warranty but the dealership doesn't repair AC units, only replaces them. So obviously they didn't do any troubleshooting to find what may have happened. All they know is that it's working now.
Thanks and have a good one.
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Intheloonybin
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And units SHOULD NOT freeze up unless run under cold conditions.
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2001 Chevy silverado 5.3 V8 1999 Coleman Niagara
2 Great girls 13 and 11
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Looking forward to fall/winter camping!
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Mike Up
NW Indiana section of Chicagoland
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He Ruide wrote:Mike I so happy for you... yes I suspect you'll spend more time in the TT forum and we'll miss you.
Now, you said your girl friend was for this trade and I've learned the hard way... when Mama is happy, every body is happy.
Take care.
Ruide
You got it. She never liked camping before she was in my PUP. It was all great but we never camped in 100 degree weather together. She was miserable and wanted to call it quits.
However her son was looking forward to it for months and her Uncle was finally getting some vacation time to come camping with us. So she stayed but not happy being miserable. The trip was actually good as we found a lot of fun things to do to keep out of the camper, screen house, and sun. Nowhere was comfortable in heat like that. The only safe haven was the air conditioned camper, that wasn't air conditioned due to failure. She was not happy, but let the events of the day take her in a better direction.
I was irritated the most. While I love hiking and exploring, there's a time when I'm just plain out lazy and just want to lounge watching TV or listening to music in a climate controlled room. At home, it's hard to do this as I don't have the time or other things keep me busy. The few days before they arrived was my time to relax. BUT in 100 degrees with no air condioning, there was no comfort or relaxation. If the campground had some woods to hike in, I would of, but all the trails were in the prarie in direct, no shade, 100 degree SUN.
As bad as it sounds, we all had a great time, ignoring the weather. We found things to do around the area so the trip wasn't ruined when everyone was there.
I just didn't want to repeat this again and I hopefully found a way to get around it. As you said, when she's happy, everybody's happy.
Thanks and have a good one.
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Mike Up
NW Indiana section of Chicagoland
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kknowlton wrote:Welcome to the "dark side," Mike!
Thanks, guess I should breathe heavy into a resperator now.
Thanks and have a good one.
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SETenn
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Welcome to the TT side. We made the switch about a year and a half ago. You will find that you still visit the PUP forum as much as the TT forum. The best of both worlds would be to own both but that's not happening anytime soon for me.
You will enjoy the new purchase.
SETenn
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See now if you had just bought a Fleetwood pup the first time you'd not have had all these trade-in expenses!
hehe. Just good fun. Enjoy the new behemoth! (My guess is the Big Rock dealer)
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Mike Up
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Guest wrote:See now if you had just bought a Fleetwood pup the first time you'd not have had all these trade-in expenses!
hehe. Just good fun. Enjoy the new behemoth! (My guess is the Big Rock dealer)
Actually I lost absolutely nothing in this. I essentially got to use my Starcraft PUP for 2 years without paying for anything. I'm paying no more for the TT than what I would had if I bought the TT back in 2006. That's with using the PUP for FREE for 2 years. That's how good the deal was! I came out ahead for sure on this deal. Was able to get the low payments I wanted, lost no interest, lost no depreciation, and ultimately got the travel trailer I would had bought in 2006.
Ultimately, I was able to use my PUP for 2 years FREE.
Have a good one.
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Hornet28BHDS
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When is pick up, Mike?
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Life is short, why not spend it in an RV!
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
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oakmandan
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Nice work Mike, you will enjoy not having to do as much set up once you get to the campground. You can have your first beer sooner!
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Mike Up
NW Indiana section of Chicagoland
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Hornet28BHDS wrote:When is pick up, Mike?
Well since it has been sitting, I told them not to rush with going over it for the PDI. I'm in no hurry. As soon as I find out some add on prices, then we can finish the paper work. Not sure which company I'll do the financing through yet.
I also might do some tent camping this week. After all, I am on vacation.
Soon as I figure it all out, I'll reply.
Thanks and have a good one.
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