JakeLePeg
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I guess like most people, I don't join a forum until I need to ask a question but, once logged on, am mesmerised by the number of interesting and varied postings together with their replies - great stuff.
I bought my first MH about two years ago and settled on a 2003 Autotrail 730SE which was in splendid condition and boasted the rear lounge which we had decided was a must.
Unfortunately, due to the heavy workload required on our house here, it got very little use and we decided to sell her.
However, due to medical problems (proved to be not serious) whilst holidaying in Thailand we decided that far flung holidays were now at an end and that we should be taking advantage of our glorious surroundings and take our holidays closer to home in a motorhome.
We have now purchased a 2001 Autocruise Impala, similarly equipped with the rear lounge and we are very happy with the standard of finish. We were keen to purchase this particular MH as it was equipped with aircon which is a real boon down here.
Little did I know that the aircon fitted is not quite what it seems. It is a Bycool Camper and works on an environmentally friendly evaporative process.
I am not sure if it is just my unit but it is totally useless as a means of cooling the air. We have thoroughly cleaned the system, fitted new filters and the whole issue is about as useful as a small hairdryer. Just to rub salt into the wound, it has now decided to switch itself on and off at random and, believe it or not, I can find no means to isolate it.
I have emailed Dirna SA (the manufacture) in Spain for assistance but to no avail. Googling "Bycool" produces minimum feedback and I am beginning to wonder if anyone else in the world has one of these units.
If you do, I would love to hear your experiences.
Hope to follow postings and, hopefully, contribute when I can.
Regards . . . . Jake
Growing old is inevitable - growing up is optional !!
I bought my first MH about two years ago and settled on a 2003 Autotrail 730SE which was in splendid condition and boasted the rear lounge which we had decided was a must.
Unfortunately, due to the heavy workload required on our house here, it got very little use and we decided to sell her.
However, due to medical problems (proved to be not serious) whilst holidaying in Thailand we decided that far flung holidays were now at an end and that we should be taking advantage of our glorious surroundings and take our holidays closer to home in a motorhome.
We have now purchased a 2001 Autocruise Impala, similarly equipped with the rear lounge and we are very happy with the standard of finish. We were keen to purchase this particular MH as it was equipped with aircon which is a real boon down here.
Little did I know that the aircon fitted is not quite what it seems. It is a Bycool Camper and works on an environmentally friendly evaporative process.
I am not sure if it is just my unit but it is totally useless as a means of cooling the air. We have thoroughly cleaned the system, fitted new filters and the whole issue is about as useful as a small hairdryer. Just to rub salt into the wound, it has now decided to switch itself on and off at random and, believe it or not, I can find no means to isolate it.
I have emailed Dirna SA (the manufacture) in Spain for assistance but to no avail. Googling "Bycool" produces minimum feedback and I am beginning to wonder if anyone else in the world has one of these units.
If you do, I would love to hear your experiences.
Hope to follow postings and, hopefully, contribute when I can.
Regards . . . . Jake
Growing old is inevitable - growing up is optional !!
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