air conditioning 1983 southwind class A - Good Old RVs2024-03-29T06:22:59Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/forum/topics/air-conditioning-1983-southwind-class-a?commentId=2093474%3AComment%3A337661&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhen I first got mine I had n…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-07-24:2093474:Comment:3376612018-07-24T00:57:10.051ZGary Rowehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/GaryRowe
When I first got mine I had no power to the rear air come to find out it was wired to only run off of the generator. My guess is back in the day power at campgrounds could not handle both.
When I first got mine I had no power to the rear air come to find out it was wired to only run off of the generator. My guess is back in the day power at campgrounds could not handle both. on;y thing in back other than…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-07-23:2093474:Comment:3377452018-07-23T19:42:50.623Zphil moultonhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/philmoulton
<p>on;y thing in back other than an ac plug, misc wiring is a black box about 2x3 inches looks sealed</p>
<p>has two wires on left 3 on right</p>
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<p>on;y thing in back other than an ac plug, misc wiring is a black box about 2x3 inches looks sealed</p>
<p>has two wires on left 3 on right</p>
<p></p> oddly enough the front AC is…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-07-23:2093474:Comment:3375982018-07-23T19:41:40.557Zphil moultonhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/philmoulton
<p>oddly enough the front AC is actually running.. putting out not ice but definately cold..no switches for front-rear ac units. definately rear AC has no ac at the romex wiring.. the y both go to one 20a circuit breaker.. </p>
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<p>Frig is a Norcold 8010 EG2 the ammonia ? tank is hot the cooling coils visable from outside are warm. frig is NOT cold..</p>
<p>oddly enough the front AC is actually running.. putting out not ice but definately cold..no switches for front-rear ac units. definately rear AC has no ac at the romex wiring.. the y both go to one 20a circuit breaker.. </p>
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<p>Frig is a Norcold 8010 EG2 the ammonia ? tank is hot the cooling coils visable from outside are warm. frig is NOT cold..</p> Phil about the refrigerator,…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-07-23:2093474:Comment:3374262018-07-23T04:34:17.642ZBill Russellhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/BillRussell523
<p>Phil about the refrigerator, I have a 3 way in my Chieftain, it wouldn't run AC either, I metered it to the back of the unit, there is circuit board behind a cover on the back of the refrig unit. On that board is a 5 amp automotive type fuse on the inlet to the AC heater (for the Ammonia) mine was blown for 1.39 I was back in business. Worth checking best of luck. Bill</p>
<p>Phil about the refrigerator, I have a 3 way in my Chieftain, it wouldn't run AC either, I metered it to the back of the unit, there is circuit board behind a cover on the back of the refrig unit. On that board is a 5 amp automotive type fuse on the inlet to the AC heater (for the Ammonia) mine was blown for 1.39 I was back in business. Worth checking best of luck. Bill</p> Phil my 89 Chieftain has fron…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-07-23:2093474:Comment:3374232018-07-23T04:26:57.576ZBill Russellhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/BillRussell523
<p>Phil my 89 Chieftain has front and rear AC but has a large toggle type switch above the refrigerator it allows you to choose front or rear unit. The older units because they run off 30 amp shore power can only run one unit at a time. Bill</p>
<p>Phil my 89 Chieftain has front and rear AC but has a large toggle type switch above the refrigerator it allows you to choose front or rear unit. The older units because they run off 30 amp shore power can only run one unit at a time. Bill</p> My switch is by the microwave…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-07-16:2093474:Comment:3367282018-07-16T16:53:35.620ZGary Rowehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/GaryRowe
<p>My switch is by the microwave can't run it and both air conditioners.</p>
<p>My switch is by the microwave can't run it and both air conditioners.</p> Sounds like a three position…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-07-16:2093474:Comment:3367212018-07-16T03:53:45.618Zpostmanhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/postman
<p>Sounds like a three position center off switch. Some actually come with lock out key.</p>
<p>Sounds like a three position center off switch. Some actually come with lock out key.</p> that makes a lot of sense as…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-07-16:2093474:Comment:3367192018-07-16T00:17:09.805Zphil moultonhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/philmoulton
<p>that makes a lot of sense as its on a 20a breaker. just need to find that switch :-) </p>
<p>that makes a lot of sense as its on a 20a breaker. just need to find that switch :-) </p> Back in the day Winnebago mot…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-07-16:2093474:Comment:3369322018-07-16T00:05:16.598ZJimco_W001https://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JimKrohmer
<p>Back in the day Winnebago motorhomes had a switch to turn on either the front or rear roof ac unit. But not both at the same time.</p>
<p>Back in the day Winnebago motorhomes had a switch to turn on either the front or rear roof ac unit. But not both at the same time.</p> Roof a/c's are easily swapped…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-07-14:2093474:Comment:3368982018-07-14T23:49:52.594ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>Roof a/c's are easily swapped,, Take down the inside control cover, You will have either 2 or 4 bolts securing the top and bottom, The wiring is just 3 wires (your a/c supply line) Flip that breaker off if your plugged into shore power. Pull down the inside control unit, basically square box with the controls in it, and unplug the square service lug, Go up on the roof,, lift all around the unit a little at a time to break the seal loose and then just lift it off, TIP. It helps if you have 2…</p>
<p>Roof a/c's are easily swapped,, Take down the inside control cover, You will have either 2 or 4 bolts securing the top and bottom, The wiring is just 3 wires (your a/c supply line) Flip that breaker off if your plugged into shore power. Pull down the inside control unit, basically square box with the controls in it, and unplug the square service lug, Go up on the roof,, lift all around the unit a little at a time to break the seal loose and then just lift it off, TIP. It helps if you have 2 people,, But I have done it by myself, They are about 80lbs,give or take, , Scrape off the old sealant, usually butyl tape and clean the surface before applying new sealant butyl tape, Set the new a/c unit down over the 14 inch by 14 inch opening,, its easy to do,, not much sloppy area to align it, Go inside, install the 2 or 4 bolts to secure the top and bottom and draw it snug, Replug your wiring and apply your 110/120 Volt supply wire and click it on and test it all out, Dont forget to install the cover on the rooftop portion,</p>
<p>My last a/c swap took about an hour tops and that included coffee breaks,</p>
<p>Its one of those plug and play replacements,, It may look complicated,, But its not rocket science and everything is pretty much self explanatory once you take down the inside cover..</p>