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09-11-2017, 12:52 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 Tow: 2024 Toyota Tundra
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Clean your A/C filter!
I'm posting this in case someone else has neglected their trailer's air conditioner.
Yesterday I noticed that my trailer's air conditioner was just barely working. The air coming out was cold enough, but there was almost no velocity; it was barely moving.
I suspected a low voltage situation, but by the time I managed to check the voltage with a multimeter it was okay at 120V. Hmm. Then I looked at the intake grill and thought "ya know, maybe this thing has an air filter." I'd never considered it before because the intake grill doesn't look like it's removable. So I finally decided to read the fine manual. Sure enough-- the air filter is supposed to be washed after every two weeks of A/C use. Oops.
The intake grill is removable after all, but it's tricky, and removing the filter from the grill is a bit tricky as well. But after I washed the filthy thing, let it dry, and put it back in, the A/C worked much better. I'm still not convinced that this was the only problem and I'll check the voltage again, but it was certainly most of the problem.
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09-11-2017, 02:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
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If you now have enough airflow, but the air is not quite cold enough, try checking the outdoor side to see if the condenser is obstructed. We have poplar trees here, and get a lot of seed fluff in the "radiator" of the air conditioner if it is run during the spring.
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09-11-2017, 10:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: 2017 Escape 19 aka "Bon Temps"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Lewis
I'm posting this in case someone else has neglected their trailer's air conditioner.
Yesterday I noticed that my trailer's air conditioner was just barely working. The air coming out was cold enough, but there was almost no velocity; it was barely moving.
I suspected a low voltage situation, but by the time I managed to check the voltage with a multimeter it was okay at 120V. Hmm. Then I looked at the intake grill and thought "ya know, maybe this thing has an air filter." I'd never considered it before because the intake grill doesn't look like it's removable. So I finally decided to read the fine manual. Sure enough-- the air filter is supposed to be washed after every two weeks of A/C use. Oops.
The intake grill is removable after all, but it's tricky, and removing the filter from the grill is a bit tricky as well. But after I washed the filthy thing, let it dry, and put it back in, the A/C worked much better. I'm still not convinced that this was the only problem and I'll check the voltage again, but it was certainly most of the problem.
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Just so happened to remove and clean my filter today. It definitely something you don't want to overlook. Escape did mention to clean the filter periodically during our Orientation.
We received an instruction paper on the digital thermostat but nothing on the A/C unit from Escape. I sent an email to Dometic today with the SKU# 9105305700 and Mfg # 640310C451C0 asking if there was a manual or documentation available online as I haven't been able to find any.
My AC unit is a Dometic Penguin II and I assume it 11000 BTU although you get conflicting info on the website where in one place it says 13500 and in another 11000. Couldn't find anything on AC label to indicate the BTU of the unit. Also there was a relay box that was not secured shoved up in the unit, Is that normal?
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Mike and Donna
Laissez les bons temps rouler
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09-12-2017, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Marysville, Washington
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Thanks Mike....
There's a lot of flex in that grill.... I imagine that contributes to the noice when the unit is running.
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2013 Escape 21 & 2014 Chevy Silverado - sold
2022 Coachmen Nova 20C
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09-12-2017, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike & Donna
We received an instruction paper on the digital thermostat but nothing on the A/C unit from Escape. I sent an email to Dometic today with the SKU# 9105305700 and Mfg # 640310C451C0 asking if there was a manual or documentation available online as I haven't been able to find any.
My AC unit is a Dometic Penguin II and I assume it 11000 BTU although you get conflicting info on the website where in one place it says 13500 and in another 11000.
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There are dozens of variants, even within the Penguin II model line of the Dometic RV air conditioners. They range from 11,000 BTU/hr (no indication of capacity in name), through 13,500 BTU/hr (includes "13,500 BTU" in name), to 15,000 BTU/hr ("high capacity"). Although I don't see a unit with exactly that SKU, the SKU# 9105305701 is an 11,000 BTU/hr unit, so my guess is that is the capacity that you have.
There can be very little difference between related models with different cooling capacity. Other features - such as package height, controls, a resistance heating strip, and heat pump functionality - make much more difference to the design and operation (and to the price).
The Dometic web site for manuals is organized by Product Number (not SKU), so you might want to include that (it's on the label). Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to provide a manual for 936002239.
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09-12-2017, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: 2017 Escape 19 aka "Bon Temps"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian B-P
There are dozens of variants, even within the Penguin II model line of the Dometic RV air conditioners. They range from 11,000 BTU/hr (no indication of capacity in name), through 13,500 BTU/hr (includes "13,500 BTU" in name), to 15,000 BTU/hr ("high capacity"). Although I don't see a unit with exactly that SKU, the SKU# 9105305701 is an 11,000 BTU/hr unit, so my guess is that is the capacity that you have.
There can be very little difference between related models with different cooling capacity. Other features - such as package height, controls, a resistance heating strip, and heat pump functionality - make much more difference to the design and operation (and to the price).
The Dometic web site for manuals is organized by Product Number (not SKU), so you might want to include that (it's on the label). Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to provide a manual for 936002239.
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I did hear back from Dometic and they sent me a pdf copy of the Installation and Operation manual for my AC model based on Mfg#/Model number of 64031 which also covers Models 459530 459530A B59530 640310. They certainly due have a lot of different models. Can get confusing. Appreciate the response.
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Mike and Donna
Laissez les bons temps rouler
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09-12-2017, 05:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike & Donna
I did hear back from Dometic and they sent me a pdf copy of the Installation and Operation manual for my AC model based on Mfg#/Model number of 64031 which also covers Models 459530 459530A B59530 640310.
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Excellent!
It would be nice to have in the forum's Files collection, in the Manuals folder.
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09-12-2017, 06:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Houston, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian B-P
Excellent!
It would be nice to have in the forum's Files collection, in the Manuals folder.
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Done, it's now waiting on Moderator approval.
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Mike and Donna
Laissez les bons temps rouler
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09-12-2017, 06:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
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no where here for approval
try again
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09-12-2017, 06:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
no where here for approval
try again
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It;s in the Files area
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Mike and Donna
Laissez les bons temps rouler
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09-12-2017, 07:10 PM
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For one reason I can not find them to/for approval
on edit, found and approved, thank you
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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09-12-2017, 08:07 PM
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike & Donna
Done, it's now waiting on Moderator approval.
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Thanks!
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06-14-2020, 05:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emma
Excuse me, I have a question. The reason my air conditioner stopped blowing cold air is because the air filter is too dirty. Is that right? Give me some advices to my air conditioner cleaner? Thanks.
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try here https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/d...?do=file&id=69
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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06-27-2020, 05:11 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
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Looks fine, but keep in mind it's a different air conditioner.
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Bob
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11-20-2020, 03:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia
Trailer: 2005 Scamp 16 SD (sold), 2020 Escape 19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike & Donna
Done, it's now waiting on Moderator approval.
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Thanks Mike, I was just looking for the same manual.
To answer your other question about the junction box just sitting there, mine is the same way. Seems like it would block some of the airflow the way it just sits over part of the intake.
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11-21-2020, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Madison area, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
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Cleaned mine today
The filter assembly is behind and part of the overhead AC vent, A thin pry tool can pop it off. My filter did not look bad, but it was gunked up plenty with fibers and hairs.
Do this maintence task. Takes 10 minutes, go slow, but it has got to be beneficial.
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05-24-2021, 05:22 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Box Elder, South Dakota
Trailer: 2018 21 Escape
Posts: 42
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Air conditioner filter replacement
Anyone know how to find a filter replacement and what I can use to add additional filtering without damaging the air conditioner?
I have a 2018 21 Escape. I clean the air conditioner filter often and it seems to be unraveling in one of the corners so I put a little tape on it. I would like to get a replacement same or better would be amazing!! Having problems finding on the internet.. Also, I don't seem to have a book on my air conditioner.
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05-24-2021, 05:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Baytown, Texas
Trailer: 2017 21' Escape - upgraded version
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bonitaraders
Anyone know how to find a filter replacement and what I can use to add additional filtering without damaging the air conditioner?
I have a 2018 21 Escape. I clean the air conditioner filter often and it seems to be unraveling in one of the corners so I put a little tape on it. I would like to get a replacement same or better would be amazing!! Having problems finding on the internet.. Also, I don't seem to have a book on my air conditioner.
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The air filter is listed as a part of Dometic Air Distribution Box ADB 3314850.000.
https://www.dometic.com/en-us/climat...tion-box-49997
The filter should be Dometic pn 3315333.003.
https://pantherrvproducts.com/3315333-003/
https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-33153.../dp/B071CPHMGM
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