Starcool II Condenser Fan

[doublevan2]

Yup -- that's my StarCool set up was well - 2002 E350 ExtB. Still blowing about 55 degrees after 22 years ! Ooops - just jinxed myself !!?

[Orv]

Originally Posted by arctictraveller

There are normally two condensers, the original factory one in front of the radiator and a second one located under the van near the drivers door. The added 12Vdc fans are used since when on shore power, there would be no airflow across the condenser, because the van is not moving.

On mine the 12VDC fans run when using the engine-driven compressor, too -- they're tied in to the same circuit that normally controls the compressor clutch.

My system works OK when there's refrigerant in it. It has a leak and I can't get anyone to look at it because it's too complicated. They don't want to look at anything that isn't stock.

[hardwire]

Originally Posted by BrianW

In case it helps, I've uploaded pics of the Starcool parts that were under my (now sold) 1998 SMB. These are all on the driver's side, which AFAIK is where SMB usually mounted them. https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/fo...lbums1669.html


Also, years ago I uploaded the manual for my 1998 Starcool, which may be of some use: https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/fo...tml#post197452

These are perfect, thanks! I crawled underneath mine again and there's only a compressor. I guess that confirms that the older Starcool II unit uses the factory condenser and an electric fan to operate on 110. Now I just have to find the damn wires that went to the now removed fan. Haven't seen anything yet!

Thanks again for all the help, you guys are awesome

[Scalf77]

Does anyone actually have a Starcool II manual? Pre 09/96 when Starcool III went into production.

[BrianW]

Originally Posted by hardwire

These are perfect, thanks! I crawled underneath mine again and there's only a compressor. I guess that confirms that the older Starcool II unit uses the factory condenser and an electric fan to operate on 110. Now I just have to find the damn wires that went to the now removed fan. Haven't seen anything yet!

Thanks again for all the help, you guys are awesome

Ah, didn't notice you had a 95 van and so the older Starcool. Sorry!

[Twoxentrix]

I'm sure someone has already tried a Google search and have come up empty, but is it possible either Sportsmobile or Field Van have a copy since they installed them back in the day?

[hardwire]

Originally Posted by Scalf77

Does anyone actually have a Starcool II manual? Pre 09/96 when Starcool III went into production.

I have one. In fact I've got the complete manuals for all of the systems on this van. When I get some time I will get those scanned and uploaded or just posted here so you guys can save and share them appropriately.

[Scalf77]

Thanks, that would be great.

[Orv]

I have a manual for what I suspect is StarCool I, in my 1990. It doesn't cover anything except basic operation, though.

I also traced out most of the wiring and made a wiring diagram. It's a clever but complex system that's pretty invasive in terms of the rewiring they did to the stock HVAC wiring harness. One interesting tidbit is the dash blower fan always runs off the house battery, even when the van is running and the engine-driven compressor is in use.

[doublevan2]

Thanks hardwire - you are seriously thanked for your assistance !