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05-31-2015, 06:58 PM
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Sunseeker AC issues
Bought my 2015 Sunseeker about 3 weeks ago and have to say the AC is horrible. I'm in the middle of a vacation with my brand new unit and the AC is struggling to keep the temp at 80 inside when it's only 86 outside. Several days in a row, not a single day occurrence. I upgraded from a 10 year old Coachmen and frankly I was more comfortable in it. Obviously somethings wrong, it can't have been designed this way but really ticked off that something like this came out of whatever QC they have, much less my dealer who obviously didn't check it either.
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05-31-2015, 08:45 PM
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There is definitely something wrong. My Sunseeker gets freezing with only the 13.5 btu ac
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06-01-2015, 11:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tmhyer
There is definitely something wrong. My Sunseeker gets freezing with only the 13.5 btu ac
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Agreed. I am very pleasantly surprised with how well the ac works even in temps over 90'degrees in full sun. There is definitely a problem with your unit if it can't hold inside temps in the upper 60s when it's 86 outside.
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06-01-2015, 12:03 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jrwalkerpa1
Agreed. I am very pleasantly surprised with how well the ac works even in temps over 90'degrees in full sun. There is definitely a problem with your unit if it can't hold inside temps in the upper 60s when it's 86 outside.
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You can get a 20° + temp differential when it's 90° out?
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06-01-2015, 12:05 PM
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Sunseeker AC issues
Yes, we normally keep it set at 70-72. I do have the 15k unit.
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06-01-2015, 12:06 PM
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ac
Glad to hear it's not just the way it is. The salesman went on and on about the 2 inch insulation etc. I have an appointment next week to get it looked at
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06-01-2015, 10:23 PM
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What model do you have? Where are you currently camping? What's the site like.. Full sun or some shade?
How are you covering the cab windows? Remember the cab area has sheet metal and glass for insulation. I can cook an egg and bacon taco for lunch off my dash in the summer (if not covered)
In our parts of Texas we are already seeing highs slightly above 90 degrees, which cool for this time of year due to all the rain. We were camping this weekend and I forgot to cover our cabs windows (spot was full sun no shade)... Came back to RV around 2pm and it was 78 degrees. That's about normal for us if we are in full sun. Put up the reflective foil windshield covers and cab curtain, next day had no problem keeping it around 75 degrees.
Once we get into full 95-100 degree heat we dream of 80 degree inside temps. Every RV I've owned couldn't keep up with Texas heat load if in full sun.
IMHO every RV over 26 feet should have two air conditioners.
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06-02-2015, 05:23 AM
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I'm at Kerr Lake near the NC/VA line. I have morning shade, but afternoon full sun. I moved yesterday to turn my awning around so that it covers my western side. I'm using auto windshield reflection screens in all my windows that face the sun, I mean it's dark in here when I have them all in. Major source of heat I haven't figured out how to resolve yet is the shower skylight. Feels like an oven in the shower stall.
I have a 3010DS 2015. The other issue is that the AC is so loud it's difficult to even have a conversation in the living room area when it's running, much less watch and hear TV. so far this experience has taught me that I definitely want a fifth wheeler for my "retirement" camper...at least the way those are built deadens the noise of the AC inside the main compartment.
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06-02-2015, 05:26 AM
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To more directly answer your cab question I have one of those covers that connects on the two doors and covers the windshield completely. It's white but I do think a lot of heat comes in from that portion of the rig
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06-02-2015, 05:39 AM
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I Use the reflective material with velcrow for the shower stall. I have no problems keeping my unit cool. I only have one a/c unit and Florida heat is rough on all components.
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06-02-2015, 06:07 AM
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shower skylight
If you don't mind, can you send me a link to the reflective material you use for the shower? I've been looking for something easier to shape than those windshield screens
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06-02-2015, 07:14 AM
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got the material at CW in a roll, had enough to do all the windows, bath vent and shower. I also use the outside cover over my windshield. Good luck
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06-02-2015, 07:20 AM
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Thanks!
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06-03-2015, 07:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffreymhardy
I have a 3010DS 2015. The other issue is that the AC is so loud it's difficult to even have a conversation in the living room area when it's running, much less watch and hear TV. so far this experience has taught me that I definitely want a fifth wheeler for my "retirement" camper...at least the way those are built deadens the noise of the AC inside the main compartment.
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Sounds like you may have the "quick cool " slide vent open where the main filter area is and the cold air is not going through the ducted ceiling. It should not be loud....
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06-03-2015, 08:18 PM
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Do you have full body paint? The dark sides absorb far more heat than the standard white. Those who have white coaches should put a hand on the white surface and then on a dark stripe while in the sun to feel the difference. It will make you have second thoughts about wanting full paint on your next coach, at least if you use it in the South or Southwest.
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2011 Sunseeker 3100
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06-03-2015, 09:17 PM
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I do know about the quick cool slider but it's still really loud even when the air is being pushed thru the ducts. Maybe this is more of a limitation of any RV without an "attic" that masks much of that noise.
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06-03-2015, 09:19 PM
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I do have full body paint and that was my first thought as well...however my sales person Dismissed that almost immediately. I think you're right though...that may have more to do with it than anything else...
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06-04-2015, 05:34 AM
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Could someone on this forum who is in a hot area check the air temperature going into the A/C return and the air temperature coming out of their vents so the poster can compare to his temperatures? The temperature drop from the return to the outlet is the real test of performance. If that's good the problem is the heat load.
Sorry but I can't check it myself.
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06-04-2015, 07:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffreymhardy
I do know about the quick cool slider but it's still really loud even when the air is being pushed thru the ducts. Maybe this is more of a limitation of any RV without an "attic" that masks much of that noise.
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Maybe you have a blockage in the ceiling ducts? Our A/C isn't an issue to talk over when it is running in our 3100. As suggested, you should check the difference of the air going in at the return and then at the duct outlets or slider vent.
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06-14-2015, 08:48 AM
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2015 Sunseeker 2300
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We have a new 2015 Sunseeker 2300 and the AC works BUT you need ear plugs. IT is
extremely loud inside! We have had so many problems with our unit and this is just one more. Not sure how to quieten it down any suggestions
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