Thursday 23rd June 2011.
Louis, you are correct. After 57 hours work, not including the 8 hours Good Sam allowed for R&R of the old SCS unit, the new RVP 24,000 BTU basement air conditioner is installed and running.
The main problems were, having to alter the units cold air output and the return air inlet from the coach. After the RVP was installed, Alliance had to R&R the unit to add bracing to the cold air blower squirrel cage, to stop the blower wheel from touching the side of the housing. This was done at no cost, under the 30 day warranty, after consultations with Coleman.
It meant a return visit to Alliance Coach for 3 days.
We are now in Utica NY, and the unit is running amazingly well.
Alliance Coach was very good to us as far as the final bill was concerned. We settled for just under $3000, which included the $500 deductible for Good Sam, who picked up the bill for the new unit and the initial 8 hours labor,for diagnosis and removal of the old SCS unit.
Alliance Coach is well aware many of us are watching this site and might find ourselves needing this upgrade in the future.
Now they have this experience under their belt, I would recommend anyone needing this upgrade, go to Alliance Coach. Just be aware some coaches are different from our Beaver Marquis Amethyst, and might require slightly different configuration.
Overall, a very frustrating experience, but the outcome is well worth it.
The new Coleman RVP unit is way more efficient than the old SCS unit. It cools the coach down after a hot days run in less than 10 minutes. At 95 deg outside temps, it keeps us cool at 77 degF.or lower.
It is much quieter than the SCS unit, inside and outside. Parked next to another RV, we no longer blow them off their site or drown out their conversations.
If anyone want further info, please email me at: svpelican1@hot mail.com