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08-31-2016, 01:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Aiken
, South Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 56
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Replacement for OEM Penguin heat pump
Looks like our Dometic DuoTherm Penguin heat pump has bitten the dust. What's the best unit to replace it, with at least the same 13,500btu?
Allen
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08-31-2016, 01:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,706
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I went with another Penguin, to keep the low profile and the interior plenum.
The are sold as separate parts.
I also upsized it to 15k btu.
Regards,
JD
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Jeff & Cindy
'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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09-01-2016, 06:45 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Aiken
, South Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 56
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Thanks. Mine is the older "Penguin I" rather than the low profile "Penguin II". Do you know if the version "II" will still use the old interior plenum?
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09-02-2016, 10:07 AM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,706
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Quote:
Originally Posted by awkirch
Thanks. Mine is the older "Penguin I" rather than the low profile "Penguin II". Do you know if the version "II" will still use the old interior plenum?
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I can't say for sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if it would work.
Regards,
JD
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Jeff & Cindy
'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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09-02-2016, 01:58 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 30' Flying Cloud
Spotsylvania
, Virginia
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 179
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Wow, your rig is a 2007 and it just went out?
I have a 2015 and AS is installing the 2nd one this week under warranty.
I will pay the thing off this year and will get rid of the unit, we have had nothing but problems in 18 months of ownership.
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09-02-2016, 02:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Aiken
, South Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KWN306
Wow, your rig is a 2007 and it just went out?
I have a 2015 and AS is installing the 2nd one this week under warranty.
I will pay the thing off this year and will get rid of the unit, we have had nothing but problems in 18 months of ownership.
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Getting rid of the Airstream or the A/C unit? Two failed A/C units in 18 months?
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09-02-2016, 08:47 PM
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Site Team
2017 30' International
Broomfield
, Colorado
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,555
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Replacement for OEM Penguin heat pump
Quote:
Originally Posted by awkirch
Thanks. Mine is the older "Penguin I" rather than the low profile "Penguin II". Do you know if the version "II" will still use the old interior plenum?
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It will work. I did the reverse on my 2008... I kept the exterior penguin I mechanicals but changed the interior air distribution cover with the one that ships with the Penguin II as part of an over cosmetic update. The old square yellowish plastic air distribution box wasn't doing it for me....
The newer air distribution box works better to cool off the trailer for what it is worth....
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09-03-2016, 07:44 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 30' Flying Cloud
Spotsylvania
, Virginia
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 179
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Quote:
Originally Posted by awkirch
Getting rid of the Airstream or the A/C unit? Two failed A/C units in 18 months?
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2 A/C's, one furnace, two refrigerator repairs, then a new refrigerator, a leak in the roof and one water pump. My 23FB International is cursed.
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