Basement A/C Removal & Outdoor Blower Replacement Procedure

[Duner]

Originally Posted by Florida Guy

Has anyone removed their AC unit on a Diesel? I have a 2003 Journey and the start capaciter for the outdoor blower needs replaced. Bills instructions were excellent and he stated on a Diesel the AC unit has to be lowered vs. a gas unit it slides out the side. I looked at mine and it appears the AC unit cannot be lowered due to a welded cross beam under the rear. Anyone have any experience removing these AC units on a Diesel?

Thank you folks for all the positive feedback. Yes, this is still a very active subject.

I have a new version of procedure that includes info I got from several diesel pusher owners and what they did to get the unit out. The unit does NOT have to be lowered all the way out the bottom. It only has to be lowered a few inches and then will slide out the side like the gassers.

I also added info about another source for the compressors and a good source for better prices on parts.

Here's a link to my website where you can download the latest version:
LINK

[sswilson]

Originally Posted by Duner

Thank you folks for all the positive feedback. Yes, this is still a very active subject.

I have a new version of procedure that includes info I got from several diesel pusher owners and what they did to get the unit out. The unit does NOT have to be lowered all the way out the bottom. It only has to be lowered a few inches and then will slide out the side like the gassers.

I also added info about another source for the compressors and a good source for better prices on parts.

Here's a link to my website where you can download the latest version:
LINK

Very good info

Thanks

[jsandgren10]

Great write up. I'm curious if I am having the same issue. I have a 05 Adventurer and notice that it makes a noise when running the A/C especially if both compressors are running. If I use it for a week it will stop after a day or two but the first day or two you can hear it outside, nothing inside. Its not really a squeal more of a blade sound, or slow generator sound. Sort of tough to describe.

Just want to have the items I need before I tackle it. I'm hoping it just needs the new bearings.

What do you guys think?

[sswilson]

The sound I had was just a loose squirrel cage fan that seemed to sound like it was lightly scraping the edge. Just needed to tighten the bolt that tightens it to shaft. No more noise.

[Duner]

Originally Posted by jsandgren10

Great write up. I'm curious if I am having the same issue. I have a 05 Adventurer and notice that it makes a noise when running the A/C especially if both compressors are running. If I use it for a week it will stop after a day or two but the first day or two you can hear it outside, nothing inside. Its not really a squeal more of a blade sound, or slow generator sound. Sort of tough to describe.

Just want to have the items I need before I tackle it. I'm hoping it just needs the new bearings.

What do you guys think?

I recommend using a flashlight and looking up in the exhaust air opening and see if you have the metal squirrel cage or the newer composite plastic (black) one. If it's still the metal one, order a new plastic one.

Back in 2008 when I researched the problem and members of this forum told me that they had seen piles of the metal cages discarded at a RVP repair shop. The metal ones must have a hundred joints that are held together by a crimping process and over time the crimps loosen up gradually and get noisier.

Good luck,
Bill