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06-15-2019, 10:00 AM
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I had to have ours replaced on the road last year.
2005 Workhorse chassis.
Compressor, drier and valve and lots of flushing $1382.
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06-15-2019, 10:28 AM
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Location: Metamora, MI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JerryofWV
I had to have ours replaced on the road last year.
2005 Workhorse chassis.
Compressor, drier and valve and lots of flushing $1382.
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that sounds more reasonable.
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06-15-2019, 11:05 AM
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Likely the system in your case was not open, just low on refrigerant. if you can get a hold of a set of gauges, put them on the low side, if you have pressure then that pressure can only be refrigerant, as all systems have a low pressure cut out to protect the system. Therefore you do not need a drier, or vacuum pump. just add the proper amount of refrigerant. That you can determine by adding a little at a time, at a little higher than idle, when compressor runs quite constant and accumulator gets cold, your good
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06-15-2019, 02:26 PM
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If it's low, its leaking. To fix, the system has to be opened up. If opened, need a dryer and a vac.
Yes, it likely will cool again just by putting in freon. But that's not fixing. That's a band aid that will fall off the next time you need it.
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06-15-2019, 02:51 PM
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Location: Full time RV'er
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Thanks Dave_L, you've convinced me to hire the job out.
I'd need an air compressor too? After buying all that stuff you suggest, pretty sure I'd be close to the $600 I've been quoted already.
And I'd have to assume the risk that I'd done something wrong in the procedure.
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06-16-2019, 08:45 AM
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An air compressor is a very reusable tool and part of any just above bare tool collection for DIY.
Bare: hand wrenches, a hammer and a socket set and some pliers.
Next level: Air compressor (pancake - can be as little as $99) and fittings to fill tires etc.
Yes, it is an investment (lifelong) to gather the right tools for most all DIY jobs. But the tools constantly get reused across projects. That's where their ROI is (return on investment).
A/C repair is a medium level DIY project. Does require some new tools. But not out of the reach of someone who is interested in learning and doing.
All of those tools can be rented. I noticed you are a full timer...that adds another challenge of storing seldom used and bulky tools.
The needed A/C specialty tools are the vacuum and gauge set. They aren't used for any other types of repairs. The compressor gets used a lot across many repairs. There are few jobs I do that the air compressor isn't used. Even just blowing away dirt in a nut before putting it on a bolt.
Harbor Freight is a good place for starting DIY'rs to buy tools that are low cost, generally get the job done, but aren't great for high use. Large sockets, large wrenches are good examples.
Anyway, at least you have some idea of what it takes, how much it should cost so a repair facility can't take as much advantage of you.
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06-18-2019, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Pierce County WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyMac
What he said ^^^^, 'cept mine was a 95 'burb in 2002. If they clean and purge the system, new dryer/accumulator, new compressor, new belt, vac it down and recharge it with the correct oil and refrigerant mix, $3k is about right for a rich guy's motorhome. And we're all rich, ya' know. Or stoopid....
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Well, I'm not poor, but, I'm certainly not rich either.
I do most of my auto repair myself. I am mechanically inclined and I enjoy the satisfaction of a repair done DIY.
Access is the issue. Have to pull up the carpet and remove the dog house most likely, so lots of labor in that estimate. Also they would charge me double the cost of the parts than I pay if I purchased them. Most RV repair shops quote big dollars without batting an eye.
I may tackle this myself, but too busy right now. Fortunately, our Washington weather is on the mild side, so we will avoid the hot periods or run the generator and house AC unit as we drive.
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06-18-2019, 11:02 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Pierce County WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dav L
An air compressor is a very reusable tool and part of any just above bare tool collection for DIY.
Bare: hand wrenches, a hammer and a socket set and some pliers.
Next level: Air compressor (pancake - can be as little as $99) and fittings to fill tires etc.
Yes, it is an investment (lifelong) to gather the right tools for most all DIY jobs. But the tools constantly get reused across projects. That's where their ROI is (return on investment).
A/C repair is a medium level DIY project. Does require some new tools. But not out of the reach of someone who is interested in learning and doing.
All of those tools can be rented. I noticed you are a full timer...that adds another challenge of storing seldom used and bulky tools.
The needed A/C specialty tools are the vacuum and gauge set. They aren't used for any other types of repairs. The compressor gets used a lot across many repairs. There are few jobs I do that the air compressor isn't used. Even just blowing away dirt in a nut before putting it on a bolt.
Harbor Freight is a good place for starting DIY'rs to buy tools that are low cost, generally get the job done, but aren't great for high use. Large sockets, large wrenches are good examples.
Anyway, at least you have some idea of what it takes, how much it should cost so a repair facility can't take as much advantage of you.
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You sound like a man with similar ideas, tools and disposition as me...
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06-18-2019, 09:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Metamora, MI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by findleyt
You sound like a man with similar ideas, tools and disposition as me...
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Good to hear!
what's your favorite tool? I am in love with my power washer. Dewalt 20v impact screwgun next.
Recent project? Today's tasks: I just rebuilt my backhoe, replaced a hydraulic hose today and put it to work today cleaning my beach. Replaced some hoses on the man lift so it isn't spraying hydraulic fluid all over the place. Added hydraulic fluid to both. Powerwashed the manlift to clean off the fluid. Fixed friends jet boat RAVE valve. Set carbs up on my kids jetski after pulling it out of the water and powerwashing it.
Putting freon in a vehicle isn't even a project....kinda like taking the garbage out. But, have to look at wife's AC tomorrow. Powerwashed the bottom tonight so it's dry for the inspection and to order AC parts.
I take DIY to pretty ridiculous levels. Do way more myself than sometimes makes sense....but it's hard to change stripes!
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