Skipster Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 it started making a bad noise like a fan was grinding then quit. rather than repair it we would like to replace it with a unit that is quieter. we can't use it because its too loud. I turned it on last week and now it just shuts down and no fan comes on. I've looked at different threads on ac replacement but need advice. skip and cyd nielsen hull #822 Elite tow vehicle 2017 jeep trailhawk v6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipster Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 we are in Livingston, Montana and close to Bozeman skip and cyd nielsen hull #822 Elite tow vehicle 2017 jeep trailhawk v6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd1923 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 I'm leaning this direction. @rideadeuce wrote this post and I believe @Ronbrink is working his installation any day now! 2 Chris & John in Prescott, AZ | 2016 EII #113 | '01 Ram 2500 Cummins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbrink Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 18 minutes ago, jd1923 said: I believe @Ronbrink is working his installation any day now! The shipment was delayed, I decided to have SDG install the SoftStartRV; should ship this coming week. 3 2020 OLEll, Twin, 579: No installed solar, Renogy 40A DC-DC charger, 460Ah LFP battery bank/Victron SmartShunt, Hughes Autoformer, dual Lagun tables, auxiliary Cerbo-S GX/Victron 30A Blue Smart IP22 Charger combo, Dreiha Atmos 4.4 a/c upgrade. 2019 GMC Savana 2500 Cargo Van: 6.0L V8 Vortec, 6-Speed Automatic; Explorer Limited SE, Low-Top 7 Passenger van conversion, RWD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipster Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 hey thanks so much for the website etc. now to find a rv repair service in bozeman that could order install the unit on our ollie #822. skip and cyd nielsen hull #822 Elite tow vehicle 2017 jeep trailhawk v6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 It is my opinion that when Houghton gets around to offering a remote thermistor and low speed fan cut off relay as standard OEM option, they clearly will have the best unit on the market. It is exceptionally well built, super quiet and energy efficient. I believe the best unit out there. There are two mods that can be done that totally resolve the humidity issue caused by their Set 2 design. However, they require HVAC and Electrical skills that are well beyond most owners. One OOPs and you have voided the warranty and are most likely hosed...... So, until then, for general use, I suggest doing a good technical spec side by side study of the options. Then carefully read and question lots of reviews. Most importantly delay buying a unit that is new to the market. Being a first adopter has unforeseen risks. J 1 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, 10 Speed Trany, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. Front Wardrobe Shelves, Snuggle Shelf. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRM Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 1 hour ago, Geronimo John said: It is my opinion that when Houghton gets around to offering a remote thermistor and low speed fan cut off relay as standard OEM option, they clearly will have the best unit on the market. It is exceptionally well built, super quiet and energy efficient. I believe the best unit out there. There are two mods that can be done that totally resolve the humidity issue caused by their Set 2 design. However, they require HVAC and Electrical skills that are well beyond most owners. One OOPs and you have voided the warranty and are most likely hosed...... So, until then, for general use, I suggest doing a good technical spec side by side study of the options. Then carefully read and question lots of reviews. Most importantly delay buying a unit that is new to the market. Being a first adopter has unforeseen risks. J All they'd have to do is produce an optional control board- one that has DIP switches where you could select between utilizing the built in thermistor and an external thermostat and one to select between an always on fan or only on when compressor running. I'd buy one of their units tomorrow, and I bet they'd get a lot of sales of those upgraded control boards, too... 1 1 2010 Elite II, Hull #45. 2014 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4WD 5.7 with tow package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now