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08-02-2012, 10:42 AM
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Dripping front Air Conditioner on '08 390bh
I have 2 Air conditioners in my 40' class A. The rear 13.5k btu AC functions fine with no dripping. The front 15k btu AC functions fine but will drip condensation that forms on the interior surfaces of the air conditioner. If I wipe the condensation off and leave the filter and grate off, it will not form condensation. The filter is clean and the AC is left on high cool all the time. Not sure what to do to prevent the condensation from accumulating.
Any suggestions?
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08-02-2012, 11:58 AM
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About the only thing that you can do to prevent water from condensing on the air conditioner is to camp in the desert. Your best bet is to tilt the rig just enough so that the water runs off in a direction that is least objectionable.
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08-02-2012, 12:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Great Horned Owl
About the only thing that you can do to prevent water from condensing on the air conditioner is to camp in the desert. Your best bet is to tilt the rig just enough so that the water runs off in a direction that is least objectionable.
Joel
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Think OP is talking about the condensation on the INSIDE of the coach.
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08-02-2012, 01:36 PM
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I have a similiar issue on my palomino sabre 5er I have condensation forming at a ducted vent inside bathroom.
If I wipe it an hour later its back .
Not sure what to make of it.
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08-02-2012, 01:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
I have a similiar issue on my palomino sabre 5er I have condensation forming at a ducted vent inside bathroom.
If I wipe it an hour later its back .
Not sure what to make of it.
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Put a perforated cover over the skylight to cut down on the heat in the bathroom.
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08-02-2012, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dunnnc
Put a perforated cover over the skylight to cut down on the heat in the bathroom.
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my skylight is flush with ceiling . Id have to tape it up or something gaudy that im sure my dw would just love to see !
suggestions ? 
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08-02-2012, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by f1100turbo
my skylight is flush with ceiling . Id have to tape it up or something gaudy that im sure my dw would just love to see !
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Not on the inside, on the outside. Serves two purposes, cuts down on the heat and is some protection from hail damage, etc.
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08-02-2012, 01:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dunnnc
Think OP is talking about the condensation on the INSIDE of the coach.
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He has a cool metal duct in contact with warm moist air. If there is room, a thin layer of insulation might help.
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08-02-2012, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tmmar
I have 2 Air conditioners in my 40' class A. The rear 13.5k btu AC functions fine with no dripping. The front 15k btu AC functions fine but will drip condensation that forms on the interior surfaces of the air conditioner. If I wipe the condensation off and leave the filter and grate off, it will not form condensation. The filter is clean and the AC is left on high cool all the time. Not sure what to do to prevent the condensation from accumulating.
Any suggestions?
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Could be foam gasket not tight at ac to roof fit? This allowing outside air to contact very cool duct.
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