Is it possible to recharge the dash air conditioner?
The dash air in my 2002 Beaver motorhome is not as cool as it should be. I guess that over the winter the “freon” leaked out. Assuming that the system is in good order, is it possible to recharge the system myself?
How to troubleshoot dash air conditioning in motorhomes?
Any ideas on how to cost effectively approach troubleshooting this problem. Or are some folks out there in the same boat, not able to use their dash air conditioning because of the potential expense of troubleshooting the system. Thanks for any ideas. Have them add a leak detector dye when they next work on it.
Is the dash air conditioner R-134a rated for R-12?
R-409a is another possibility. And you will not experience the reduced performance level that you get with the R-134a in a system designed for R-12. Check with a certified and experienced A/C technician to see what is available at this time and will work best with your system.
The dash air in my 2002 Beaver motorhome is not as cool as it should be. I guess that over the winter the “freon” leaked out. Assuming that the system is in good order, is it possible to recharge the system myself?
Any ideas on how to cost effectively approach troubleshooting this problem. Or are some folks out there in the same boat, not able to use their dash air conditioning because of the potential expense of troubleshooting the system. Thanks for any ideas. Have them add a leak detector dye when they next work on it.
R-409a is another possibility. And you will not experience the reduced performance level that you get with the R-134a in a system designed for R-12. Check with a certified and experienced A/C technician to see what is available at this time and will work best with your system.
How old is the dash AC in my RV?
My dash AC has been problematic ever since I bought my 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire in 2010. Granted, my RV is going on 14 years old, but I’ve paid to have the AC repaired twice, but it’s still on the fritz.
Why does my dash air conditioner not work?
Systems can suffer from overcharging as much as undercharging. Said another way, adding freon is not always the answer to poor dash A/C performance. Things like condenser fans, their relays and fuses are at least as common a cause of poor performance.
Why is my Dutch star air conditioner leaking?
I spent a good bit of yesterday at the repair shop as they tried to find freon leaks in the AC system on our 2005 Dutch Star. Under use on road trips we lose the freon in only a few days.
Are there air conditioner leaks in Newmar cars?
Welcome to the Newmar forum & irv2 by the way. I spent a good bit of yesterday at the repair shop as they tried to find freon leaks in the AC system on our 2005 Dutch Star. Under use on road trips we lose the freon in only a few days.
Why is my dash air conditioner leaking Freon?
Under use on road trips we lose the freon in only a few days. Recharging the system is easy enough and they used a freon leak detector to go over the whole system without finding the leak. That is with the exception of where the freon lines are hidden since they are routed in the chassis.
How long does it take to recharge a freon air conditioner?
Be careful and wear goggles and gloves. One other point to be considered is to have your older system that may still have in it the old Freon Type R-12 or Type R-22 serviced withing the next year or so.
Is there a problem with my dash air conditioner?
Spent a long time time tracking down the electrical side. Brought it to a service center last year, they added freon, and the compressor engaged with no problems. That quick charge (about 1 lb. of freon lasted less than an week). Fully charged the system myself and then had it checked out by Spartan.
Be careful and wear goggles and gloves. One other point to be considered is to have your older system that may still have in it the old Freon Type R-12 or Type R-22 serviced withing the next year or so.
