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a/c only dropping ambient temp by 5 degrees


I've got a 19ft van with a Dometic CK36H401RI2 roof mounted a/c unit

I've been running the a/c and its only been dropping the van to about 5 degrees below ambient (ambient temp has been around 30 degrees)

according to the manual it has a 3124w cooling capacity and it should be sufficient for a van up to 7.5m

should it be cooling better than this, or is this normal for a/c on a van?

I've pulled the external cover off and cleaned the condenser and also cleaned the return air filters

we're on our way up to Darwin and I'm wondering whether I should book it in somewhere up there to get it re-gassed?

 



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Get the gas levels checked.
Neil

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woolman wrote:

Get the gas levels checked.
Neil


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Any ideas who to goto in Darwin? Do I need to goto a caravan specialist or an automotive a/c specialist?

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You won't  want an automotive aircondditioner as it is a 240v unit not 12 v hich all automotive can legally repair

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If its low gas it wont matter but I would search AC specialists! Covers all ! All the condenser, vents etc CLEAN ?

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Any ideas who to goto in Darwin? Do I need to goto a caravan specialist or an automotive a/c specialist?


 My good friend Mr Google suggested you try Pratt Caravan Repairs! Never dealt with this company but might be worth a shot? Cheers

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You need a Refrigeration Mechanic
Google would be your best friend for up there
and be prepared to part with folding
Bob

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