Hi Desiderata,
I'm not a real refer mechanic...but it sounds like it might be either a freon issue or a relay issue....relay kicking on and off...hopefully someone will check here..it can be repaired...that's the good news...the bad news is might get pricey.....
actually I was thinking after I had some serious caffiene, and it hurt too.....I had a brand new car that the AC would kick on..and kick off..turned out to be a bad pressure switch.....so..that is also something to check.....low feon...yeah...that could do it too.....best to have a refer guy check it out....
size of the refer??..hmmm.,,,I know it's bigger than my 24ftr was.....not sure what size it is....
sorry I can't be of any more help...welcome to the zoo..I have the same boat....
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