Dometic A/C's are Junk?

[NO NOIZE]

This is not a new issue, see here and others.
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f42...ng-194919.html

[MilosPop]

We had to replace one of our units a couple of years ago on our 2015 flying cloud. Maybe it helps them make the case to sell more extended warranties

[NOAZRK2690]

About 4 years ago one of the two Original Dometic A/C units on my 2004 - 34' classic bit the dirt. I had two Dometic Blizzard A/C's with heat pumps installed. So far they have been terrific. They are much quite then the Penguin II. I've got no idea why Airstream continues to use the old Penguin II technology.

https://youtu.be/FKfvMwhf784

[lsbrodsky]

Were modifications required to install the Blizzard or did it just bolt in where the Penguin II attached?
Larry

[NOAZRK2690]

Originally Posted by lsbrodsky

Were modifications required to install the Blizzard or did it just bolt in where the Penguin II attached?
Larry

The Blizzard fits the existing roof opening. The blizzard installs using a dense foam gasket & tie-down bolts. You need to order the drain kit and have a couple drain tube fittings however the existing drain tube works fine. You will also need to install the correct thermostat regardless of having one or two A/C units. The biggest hassle is getting the old A/C off. Airstream basically glues the factory installed Penguin II onto the roof.

[lsbrodsky]

Thanks, just curious, war-gaming the future.
Larry

[Iansk]

Originally Posted by mikesSE

My ‘07 Safari’s Penquin 600 lasted nine years,then it over-amped in a small campground(low voltage).I replaced it with a new Penquin 2,then one month later,replaced it again,with another Penquin 2. The trust in Dometics is GONE.I bought extended warranties,but that is adding costs to the product that we consumers don’t need to bear.If It had a way to remove condensate drainage,I would buy a Coleman.Actually I and thinking of a remote unit to get it off of the roof,where it’s noise doesn’t drone so bad.Space problems with a 23ft.comes up.

I went through 2 penguins in a month before getting a Coleman Mach. I added a condensation pump and it works great.

Ian