Country Coach Restoration, Repair & Parts Forums => Country Coach Archive => Topic started by: Stan Canaris on April 03, 2011, 09:30:18 pm
Title: Roof Air
Post by: Stan Canaris on April 03, 2011, 09:30:18 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69858 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69858)We are getting ready for what is a long trip for us. ( 3 months ) I am going to change trans, hydraulic, and the water coolant ion the radiator. Is there anything else I should consider? We will be going into some warm areas, is there anything I should do to Roof Air?
Stan 2005 Inspire 52406
Title: Re: Roof Air
Post by: Smitty on April 03, 2011, 11:23:05 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69860 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69860)A few basic items include:
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>Clean/replace filter
While doing this, do a visual inspection for signs of loose ducts, leaking, etc. Sometimes snugging up the mounting bolts is a good idea, as they can vibrate loose over time. Not real tight, but good and snug (that's techie talk:)!). Topside, remove the cover and inspect for nests, etc. Clean the fins, usally a good brushing will do this. Sometimes a washing is needed. If you feel comfortable playing with it, a little deeper in the unit is another filter - but it usually is only a problem/cleaning required, if used in real humid areas. While the casing is off. Check for signs of age/stress cracking. I've found that a couple of inches of eterna bond tape on the inside, then poking thru the holes for the bolts, provides a good internal bit of added strength. (Lost one off of our 98 Bounder, so learned this trick the hard way...).
I'm sure other's will add items I missed, as I'm pretty much learning the ropes on AC's.
Have fun, and a great trip! Smitty,
04 Allure 31017
Title: Re: Roof Air
Post by: Nadelmanm on April 04, 2011, 03:16:10 pm
There are two obvious service items to check, (1)make sure the air filters are clean and (2) have the freon levels check in both units. Also, make sure the thermistors are attached to the cooling fins.
Martin
2006 Affinity #6543
Title: Re: Roof Air
Post by: Jbennett2cflrr on April 04, 2011, 05:34:50 pm
Checking the freon level in the roof A/C will be difficult since the units are sealed.
Title: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: Jack Nichols on April 04, 2011, 05:40:33 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69869 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69869)One of our regulars mentioned the proper year and equipment needed (not much, thankfully) on an Acadia four down, maybe a year ago. I thought I saved that info, but no, cannot find it. Thanks.
Jack Nichols, 2003 Intrigue, 11527
Title: Re: Roof Air
Post by: Jay Williams on April 04, 2011, 05:41:44 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69870 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69870)I would also recommend you run both AC's on the generator for a while - - load it up - - to make sure it's up to the task.
Why in the world would you leave San Diego??
Jay
05 Inspire 51457
Title: Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: windsor1262 on April 04, 2011, 05:45:48 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69871 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69871)http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Country-Coach-Owners/message/56377 (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Country-Coach-Owners/message/56377) Hi Jack,
It is not us but above is a link that might be the one you are referring.
Marta
07 Allure 31501
Title: Re: Roof Air
Post by: Bob Ozich on April 04, 2011, 06:19:48 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69874 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69874)The compressor start circuit has been known to fail on the Coleman units I carry a spare after one failure BOB 06 Intrigue 12047
Title: Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: Jack Nichols on April 04, 2011, 06:38:50 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69876 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69876)Thank you, I appreciate it.
From: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of windsor1262 Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 4:46 PM To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Country-Coach-Owners] Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Country-Coach-Owners/message/56377 (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Country-Coach-Owners/message/56377) Hi Jack,
It is not us but above is a link that might be the one you are referring.
Marta
07 Allure 31501
Title: Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: Al on April 04, 2011, 07:18:48 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69877 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69877)dragging a Acadia toad.....that be me
2010 GMC Acadia AWD AL
00 Affinity #5851
Title: Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: Jack Nichols on April 04, 2011, 07:44:10 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69880 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69880)Thanks, Al, I could not remember who gave me such good info. I believe there were some years to avoid, until they got it working right? I think I will go for a certified 2010, old enough to duck some of the heavier depreciation, and new enough so it has all the bells and whistles. I have finally decided to get rid of my play truck, a 1993 Land Cruiser. That thing put the Utility in Sport Utility, like a farm tractor. It still run well, has classic looks, and has been an old friend, and tows like a dream, but it cannot last forever. It has also been great as a gold digger repellent - a single guy living in a beautiful Country Coach needs some help, even at my seasoned age.
Thanks for any help.
Jack Nichols, 2003 Intrigue 11527.
Title: Re: Roof Air
Post by: Larry F on April 04, 2011, 07:51:58 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69881 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69881)If you haven't recently done so, lube the chassis, especially the drive shaft and brake slack adjusters. My drive shaft takes a lot of grease after 5-8K miles or so. Also, check oil level of the front wheel bearings.
Larry, 03 Allure, 30856
Title: Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: Al on April 04, 2011, 07:55:15 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69882 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69882)Have been very satisfied with the Acadia. When you get all set up I can give you a part number from NAPA for the fuse you need to pull. Longer shank so it's easy to pull. AL
00 affinity
Title: Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: Mary and Mike Frederick on April 04, 2011, 09:55:02 pm
Thanks for offering this information. We have an 08 Enclave, and it tows very well. But I have to use a pair of plyers to get the fuse out and would be happy to know the NAPA part number for the fuse.
Mike
06 Inspire 51784
Title: Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: windsor1262 on April 04, 2011, 10:00:46 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69885 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69885)http://www.rv-partsplus.com/home/accessories/ (http://www.rv-partsplus.com/home/accessories/) We ordered this rocker switch that eliminates the need to remove and reinstall the fuse in our HHR.
Marta
07 Allure 31501
Title: Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: David Tuttle on April 04, 2011, 10:03:32 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69886 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69886) Some people install a switch so they don't have to pull the fuse.
Dave
aka Billy Byte (trusty hound) 2000 Allure #30443
Title: Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: Al on April 04, 2011, 11:16:34 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69887 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69887)Mike, I have the old short fuse inside the new long fuse box in one of the storage compartments in the back of the Acadia. My wife drove the Acadia on a business trip out of town. Probably would not be real happy to go out to the car from the motel room to get the part number tonight. I'll post the number when she gets back Wed. morning. I checked into a switch or relay but was not available as the fuse we pull is rated at 50 if I recall. Of course it could be done, but had other things to do and wasn't a big deal to pull the fuse. AL
00 Affinity
Title: Re: Roof Air
Post by: Al on April 04, 2011, 11:25:11 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69888 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69888)Are the start relays expensive ? Is there a supplier ? AL
00 affinity
Title: Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: Mary and Mike Frederick on April 04, 2011, 11:25:46 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69889 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69889)Thanks, Al. I agree about it not being a big deal, and I will appreciate knowing the number whenever it works.
Mike
06 Inspire 51784
Title: Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: Jack Nichols on April 04, 2011, 11:26:09 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69890 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69890)Al, another question - can both the fwd and the awd be flat towed? I tried to ask a dealer, and got nowhere. Maybe Blue Ox would have a clue. I will check their web site, but someone whose "been there, done that".
Jack Nichols, 2003 Intrigue, 11527
Title: Re: Who has an Acadia toad?
Post by: Al on April 04, 2011, 11:40:24 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 69891 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69891)Jack, yes both can be pulled flat down. And as others have stated they pull very well. Installed the Blue Ox Bar, along with the light kit they have. Turn key to first notch, trans in neutral, pull fuse. Good to go AL
oo affinity
Title: Re: Roof Air
Post by: Larry F on April 05, 2011, 08:15:36 am
Yahoo Message Number: 69892 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/69892)As I recall, I got a spare on ebay. Here's a good article about start capacitors; http://www.modmyrv.com/2009/05/27/rv-air-conditioner-hard-start-capacitor (http://www.modmyrv.com/2009/05/27/rv-air-conditioner-hard-start-capacitor) Larry, o3 Allure, 30856