Replacement AC and Start Capacitor for a RVP 8000 AC Unit
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 06/30/2024
Question:
Hello, after a month in las vegas nv. 109-112 f every day our ac now intermittently will hum a long time before start up. sometimes wont start at all till i shut off then restart. seems to be getting worse.im afraid to leave it on when i go away.I see you sell a start up capacitor could that be the problem? it gets cold and blows fine once its running. thanks for any help in advance ps. its a RVP 8000 GARY
asked by: Gary L
Expert Reply:
Hey Gary. I checked the manual for your RVP 8000 unit. If you're sure its getting around a 115 volts then I do agree it sounds like a capacitor has gone bad. Unfortunately I do not have a replacement one for you.
The only thing I have to offer is a replacement AC unit. The RVP 8000 series AC model 8333A871 is effectively a Coleman Mach air conditioner, as RVP is the parent company and owner of the Coleman AC line of products.
To replace yours, I recommend the Furrion Chill Replacement RV Air Conditioner for Coleman Setup item # FR42PV you were looking at. This will plug into your existing wiring and use your old air distribution box, so it's an easier replacement process than having to do all new wiring. These systems are considered to be the quietest and also the coldest blowing units.
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Jerred H.
2/3/2026
Hey Gary, how did things turn out with your RVP 8000 after you looked into the capacitor issue? Did you end up replacing it with the Furrion Chill unit your setup could use? Knowing what worked might help others dealing with the same AC problem.