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Old 08-19-2017, 10:36 AM   #1
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We just purchased a new 2017 3820fk and we are having cooling issues. The units are called the whisper quiet air system. Just didn't realize they also are only a whisper amount of air being forced out of the vents system. There is not enough air flow to cool this unit. It has been back to the selling dealer twice now for repairs. We purchased this July 31 2017!
Can't use it at all for its intended purpose.
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Old 08-19-2017, 10:44 AM   #2
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Read this! It fixed mine!Also put units fans on high, not auto!
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Old 08-19-2017, 10:50 AM   #3
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Had same problem, the return ducts were smashed not allowing enough air flow. Put in a 2ft long piece of flexible tubing about 1 1/4 to 1/2 in diameter. Ac works better but the main unit still freezes up in the afternoon. Search for other posts as others have had the same problem.
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Old 08-19-2017, 11:03 AM   #4
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I can't seem to access your web page.
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Old 08-19-2017, 11:08 AM   #5
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Old 08-19-2017, 11:22 AM   #6
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Thank you Good Life. I got on your post. Will look at mine in the way that you did and see if I can get same results.
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Old 08-19-2017, 12:30 PM   #7
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By the way did you push the piping in just to increase the opening in the duct work? I.e. Just to hold it open further? Not actually connecting to either end?
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Tubing is just to keep the duct open. My opening at the register I couldn't even get a finger into the duct.
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Old 08-19-2017, 02:01 PM   #9
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Same here. Put short tubing in to open it up over the filters, cut every other rib out of the AC vents in several places and run the units on high.
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Old 08-19-2017, 02:23 PM   #10
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We had the same problem with are new HC 353 RL. Unfortunately this is a common problem with the whisper quite system.There are a ton of threads dealing with the fixes. I took it back to the dealer and finally got it fixed through the warranty process. They re taped the plenum box, added two more return vents, added two additional drops and added the the 1 1/2 pvc pipe.
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Old 08-19-2017, 03:26 PM   #11
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Thank you all for the info. It is just sad that keystone does not have better quality control. Does anyone get results if you contact them directly? We purchased this unit in Grand Rapids Michigan. We live in central Illinois. No one here had what we wanted. Have already gone back to them once since bringing it home. No one local will work on it for us since we "did not buy from them"
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Old 08-19-2017, 04:27 PM   #12
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After your fix how is your air working for you?
If you were in direct sun at 80 or 85 how cool is your camper?
We bought our Montana to visit the south west. Arizona California etc. As we know the way it is working now it is basically un useable!
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Old 08-19-2017, 04:36 PM   #13
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We had the same problem with are new HC 353 RL. Unfortunately this is a common problem with the whisper quite system.There are a ton of threads dealing with the fixes. I took it back to the dealer and finally got it fixed through the warranty process. They re taped the plenum box, added two more return vents, added two additional drops and added the the 1 1/2 pvc pipe.
Where were the 2 return vents added? 1 in each unit or 2 in each unit???
Pics or drawing???
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we have awnings over slides and usly try to get shaded camp spots and 85 degree weather is not a problem
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Old 08-19-2017, 08:37 PM   #15
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they came In about 18 inch from the original returns and added two more. so across the back of the camper there is four returns in a row. then towards the front of the camper before going up stairs they added two more
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the tech at camper world wanted to add four dumps instead of two but keystone would only approve two. I had him mark where the next two would go for future if it's needed.
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sorry I had no luck with adding pictures if any one could help with this process I would appreciate the advise
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3820 FK AC Question

I've had my 3820 FK for 2 years and always wondered about the AC not working well even after the Draper Utah Camping World on 2 warranty visits said everything was just fine. I got into the ducts today (thank you everyone who has posted those solutions!) and found the bedroom returns totally collapsed. But I also found something else. The AC unit in the living room isn't pushing any air to the 4 diffusers in the living area, only a little to the two ducts in the kitchen. I saw some comments in another thread about the diverter box not being properly installed so the air just goes into the ceiling voids? Does anyone know how I can tell if if this is what's going on? The bedroom unit is pushing air to all of the vents in the rig.
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I found that my AC units were not aligned properly on the roof cut outs.
http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...ad.php?t=75245

I think they work better now, but have not been in any real hot weather. I do know they still "freeze up" if I try to run the fans on auto; have to put the fans on high to keep them working. I also had to open up my return ducts.
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