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Old 07-22-2022, 07:27 AM   #11
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There is another capacitor for the outside fan, a total of 3 capacitors. The burning smell was most likely the motor of the outside fan (the one which pulls air through the evaporator coils). They are unfortunately expensive and somewhat harder to replace.
Well I bit the bullet and bought and had shipped to MT a Furrion Chill 14.5 BTU.


https://www.campingworld.com/furrion...er-122814.html

BUT I did not realize it did not come with a air distribution unit. Should have know. These units are all on back order.

https://www.campingworld.com/furrion...te-122820.html

So a new AC with no controller. It is possible to use the old controller. They make a conversion kit (also on back order), so am looking at wiring diagrams to see which wired goes to which wire. But first option is to find a the right new controller unit.
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Old 07-22-2022, 07:29 AM   #12
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[QUOTE=rickst29;154191]It could be the 'start capacitor' or 'run capacitor', both are replaceable at relatively low cost. Air Conditioners hate low voltage "brownout" conditions, that could have been a factor with a bad-quality connection to the grid (E.g. a "home-built" 30A socket wired with long or small wires).

The first time this happened was in the Upper MI that had a good hook up with my 30 AMP cord I have used for years, so I do not think that was the problem.
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Old 07-22-2022, 08:19 AM   #13
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My AC turned on OK ran continuously for about 2 hours. It then attempted to start, could not, attempted over and over a number of times but never started. It then started to smell like it was burning.
As Rickst pointed out, these capacitors are by far the most common point of failure, and although they hate low voltage, they often seem to fail for no real reason at all. And yes, they stink when they fail. It is easy to visually recognize a failed cap. Just climb up on the roof - take a couple of 2x2 pieces of hardboard or similar to distribute your weight - take off the shroud (three or four Phillips screws), and look around inside. The manual for the unit will show you exactly where the capacitors are located, and the one that has failed will be apparent. It is easy to remove, so remove it and take it to the parts desk at any RV dealer, and get a replacement for less than $20. Or buy it online if you have time.

It is my experience that RV service places love these failed capacitors, because they can pull a long face and tell you that the compressor has failed, and it is cheaper to replace the entire A/C unit than to replace the compressor. Again, just my experience - until I had a failed capacitor and saw how cheap and easy it was to replace it.

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Old 07-22-2022, 12:10 PM   #14
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I think the capacitors take damage over time long term due to low voltage until they give up the ghost. It might be for no apparent reason but unless you’re using an EMS you’d never know if you’re running borderline low voltage at a campground when it quits. Happens more than you’d think.
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