I've Got R12, Need Chrome Mirrors

[tdelorme]

When we had the coach at Prevost Texas a few weeks back, I had them check the OTR air. They ended up putting eleven pounds of R12 in the system at the bargain basement price of $48 a pound. Last week I bought an unopened 30# tank of R12 for $350. If anyone needs any R12 and is going to be at Sevierville, let me know and I will bring it with me.
Now, if anyone has a set of chrome mirrors that will fit an early 90's XL, I will bring enough cash to cover any reasonable price. The painted mirrors on our coach have got to go.

[BrianE]

Ted,

If your mirrors are Ramcos, they are aluminum castings and will strip and polish very nicely. Mine were painted also and it was not a big deal to accomplish the job. Chrome mirrors are available of course but past threads will verify they chip and peel badly. Ramco tech support even suggests that polished aluminum will be much more satisfactory. Keeping them polished is no more work than keeping chrome looking good.

If I saved you some money, how about an R12 charge at SV?

[Jon Wehrenberg]

For anyone that has an R12 system that is an opportunity that doesn't come along very often.

There has been a lot of posts about switching a system over to 134A, but if you have R12 your system will perform more efficiently by about 15%, and R12 is less likely to leak because it is operating at lower pressures.

Ted, I sure hope they replaced the seal on the compressor shaft. That is typically where the freon escapes and it is not a big deal to take care of. If they did not you can shut the valves and isolate the compressor so the loss of R12 is minimal and still get it done.

[tdelorme]

Well, Brian I don't think my mirrors are Ramcos. I think the company is Velvac, but if they are aluminum, you are right, they should polish up real well. I'll just have to look closer and see what the casting is made from. If you need R12, I'll be glad to fix you up, but bring along a set of gages if you have them.
Jon, I don't think they replaced the seal. Prevost spent four hours checking for leaks and did not fine any. By that point I just wanted to get out of there and so far the OTR air is working great.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Keep it as clean as you can behind the compressor clutch/pulley. If it is leaking there you will see some evidence of oil. I have some slight leakage there with mine now, but it is so slight I am not going to do anything yet. It is a condition that just gradually gets worse, but as long as the system is working no sense dealing with it.

[Joe Cannarozzi]

Ted is that R-12 recycled or new?

[tdelorme]

Ted is that R-12 recycled or new?

Joe, this is a new "old stock" 30# tank of R12. Still has the original cardboard box with the tank inside. Not recycled

[Jim_Scoggins]

I will take the R-12.

Thanks

[Jim_Scoggins]

I for one sorta like the look of the painted mirrors -- a retro look as it were.

[dreamchasers]

Ted,

I'll take the R-12. I can pick it up at the Rally.

Hector