Problem Air conditioner kaput (Dometic 15K BTU A/C + Heat pump)

[Neal]

Well, I guess I should be thankful I got 9 years out of her. The front A/C is now coming on making a low pitch hum and then turning off. I have the Microair soft starts in both which I attribute to why I got this much time out of them but now it's time to figure out where to get this fixed and with what.

I have the Dometic units with heat pump as most of us with Newmar have. And per @Chuggs recent saga I think Dometic is out of the picture now or are they coming back into play? Do I get this replaced somewhere local in the Ashland, VA area or do I go to NIRVC, Newmar, or where would you suggest?

My trip actually comes to an end tomorrow so I'll rough it, one works (aft unit) and the temps will cool down in the evening and overnight so it's not the end of the world.

I welcome any suggestions as to what I'm hearing and what you suggest for getting a replacement. I think at 9 years I should probably get both replaced at the same time.

Thanks...

P.S. I don't know if I have 15k or 13.5k units.

 

[Neal]

Are they coming back in stock?

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Dometic Penguin II - Hi Cap Multi-Zone Air Conditioner w/Heat Pump - White

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[Neal]

The dealer near my RV storage, Camping world which is where I bought it (prior to CW taking it over) says Freshjet is the replacement now.

 

[newmarokie]

That is what I am reading and being told Neal. The freshjet units have CAT 5 connections instead of the RJ11 phone connections. The change over is readily available. I don't think the 13.5K units ever went away, just the 15K. Jump in with both feet and let the rest of us know.