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07-29-2021, 04:51 AM
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Which AC brand ?
Our bedroom Coleman 13.5 is giving me fits. I've repaired refrigerant leaks twice now that move to a new place each trip. Now have #3.
My question is what brand of a new non ducted unit to go with ? Used to be it was either Coleman or Dometic and both where pretty good quality. Now there is Advent, Furion,& a few others. Who has had good experience with any of the replacements.
My many years of AC repair says stick to the Coleman but I have very limited rv air repair time & Coleman has been on every RV/MH we've owned
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07-29-2021, 06:43 AM
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Many RV manufacturers are putting GE units up top. Winnie included.
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07-29-2021, 08:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jopopsy
Many RV manufacturers are putting GE units up top. Winnie included.
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Didn't know GE made a RV ac
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07-29-2021, 08:22 AM
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We just replaced the Coleman on our 5th wheel with a new Coleman mach 15. It has a more powerful fan than the old one and you can really tell the difference.
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07-29-2021, 09:24 AM
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GE got into the RV game in 2019 I believe. I'm picking up my rig w/ the GE on Saturday; from what I've read GE does a better job w/ the supply and return separation than does Coleman w/ that goofy removable divider. I'll find out for myself soon.
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07-30-2021, 07:53 AM
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Following. Lots of choices now, and my 20 years of forums experience doesn't tell me that one brand has had more issues than any other. Competition is good.
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07-30-2021, 08:15 AM
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I have only experience with Coleman and Dometic.
Of the two Coleman won hands down for me.
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08-05-2021, 04:01 AM
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After reading lots of reviews on all the new models such as Furion etc, I just went back with a Coleman Mach 3 just like I had.
I even bought from my local Jayco dealer we bought our 5er from. They were a little higher than some I could order but after Frieght etc and they had it in stock it was abought same. Was still cheaper than our local camping world. PPL in Houston was cheapest quote but like I said about Frieght it adds up.
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08-05-2021, 07:16 AM
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Having taken my inside grid off the ceiling, I will say that this GE AC unit is a much cleaner/neater install. For example, the separation between supply and return is not accomplished by a moveable baffle; its molded into the unit. Looks very clean and tidy up there; time will tell if it's as reliable but so far I appreciate the execution of the unit more then the Coleman unit's I've had.
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08-05-2021, 07:44 AM
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Coleman for me, always.
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