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[VAC] Re: Air Conditioner Question
Marvin,
You've received some good advice: check the voltage IN THE TRAILER,
and check the current draw of the A/C. As Gerald said, some breakers
will get a bit more sensitive when they get old and/or have tripped a
few too many times. However, there's one more thing to check:
You'll need to pull the outer cover over the unit to check the condensor
coils. That's the radiator-looking thing that's usually at the rear of
the roof-mounted assembly. It's quite common for the condensor to get
plugged up, and even a partially-clogged one will cause high head
pressure in the compressor, causing high current draw, leading to
tripping breakers or (much worse!) a burned out compressor.
<<Jim>>