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Post by zhavins on Jul 23, 2020 15:27:38 GMT -5
I recently bought 14000 BTU portable air conditioner and it works wonders. I couldn't live without it when it reaches 100 outside.
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Post by ronc on Jul 27, 2020 10:39:37 GMT -5
Cheap option. My DG was not pre wired nor was the rear Bunkhouse boxes in for a third AC. I had my dealer frame the AC and install it while it was down for warranty service. They took pity on my after having it the better part of a year and installed it below cost. I bought a heavy duty extension cord (10 gauge) and wired it up to the AC. The cord is attached to the ladder and another 10 gauge extension cord will be plugged in at the camp site to run the third ac if needed. I have read about several people doing this and no one had any issues as long as a heavy duty cord was used. A separately powered 3rd AC is a great option. Suggest you buy an adapter to allow it to be plugged into the 30 amp plug. The normal 15 amp plug on most power poles is a GFI outlet and subject to frequent trips. Also, if the GFI fails, it’s an expensive fix and is often not repaired for that reason. The 30 amp plug with the 15 amp adapter should be a more reliable power source. |
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Post by laknox on Aug 4, 2020 12:39:18 GMT -5
My front living room gets hot during day on high 90’s low 100. Think next one will not be a front living. Our bedroom is cold and when you step down in the kitchen it’s at least 5 degrees cooler. Thinking of putting in insulation in front behind cap . We have just one 15k on our rig (for now) and there's hardly =any= air that comes out the =single= vent in the bedroom. With no way to close off any of the rear vents, there's no way to increase airflow to the front, so it's hot. We're planning on doing a lot more traveling, and having that extra unit will be necessary for summer travels. Lyle |
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Post by mkpaint on Aug 4, 2020 20:23:32 GMT -5
I couldn’t live without 2 ac’s
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ted
Weekender RV’er
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Post by ted on Aug 5, 2020 5:30:32 GMT -5
From a HVAC tech point of view, and running hundreds of load calculations, look for a site where you can point the nose directly east or west. You would be surprised how much that will change the heat gain.
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Post by ragecajun on May 23, 2021 22:16:06 GMT -5
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Post by laknox on May 24, 2021 11:24:55 GMT -5
Sounds really interesting. Hope they make one for my rig! Lyle |
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Post by ronc on May 28, 2021 14:17:23 GMT -5
I have a couple of friends who installed this ... it truly does increase the airflow out of the DUCTS ... but completely blocks air flow out of the quick cool dumps (if you have them). Pretty straight forward installation. Grand Design is now installing them at the factory ... from what I understand.
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Post by laknox on May 28, 2021 17:18:27 GMT -5
I have a couple of friends who installed this ... it truly does increase the airflow out of the DUCTS ... but completely blocks air flow out of the quick cool dumps (if you have them). Pretty straight forward installation. Grand Design is now installing them at the factory ... from what I understand. This was covered in the video. I've never really liked the dump anyway. Lyle |
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Post by jfspry58 on May 31, 2021 21:37:50 GMT -5
We have just one 15k on our rig (for now) and there's hardly =any= air that comes out the =single= vent in the bedroom. With no way to close off any of the rear vents, there's no way to increase airflow to the front, so it's hot. We're planning on doing a lot more traveling, and having that extra unit will be necessary for summer travels. Lyle Wow! Hard to understand designing a 5th wheel with only one AC vent in the bedroom. Even our old Forest River, which was built as cheap as possible, had 2, but with only one 13k AC, it really didn't matter. If it was hot outside, it was hot inside! Jay |
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Post by laknox on Jun 1, 2021 16:36:22 GMT -5
We have just one 15k on our rig (for now) and there's hardly =any= air that comes out the =single= vent in the bedroom. With no way to close off any of the rear vents, there's no way to increase airflow to the front, so it's hot. We're planning on doing a lot more traveling, and having that extra unit will be necessary for summer travels. Lyle Wow! Hard to understand designing a 5th wheel with only one AC vent in the bedroom. Even our old Forest River, which was built as cheap as possible, had 2, but with only one 13k AC, it really didn't matter. If it was hot outside, it was hot inside! Jay Yeah, definitely going to add the 2nd A/C, but it will be non-ducted, so that one duct will likely get blocked off to dump more air to the back. Lyle |
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Post by ronc on Jun 16, 2021 14:04:02 GMT -5
Cheap option. My DG was not pre wired nor was the rear Bunkhouse boxes in for a third AC. I had my dealer frame the AC and install it while it was down for warranty service. They took pity on my after having it the better part of a year and installed it below cost. I bought a heavy duty extension cord (10 gauge) and wired it up to the AC. The cord is attached to the ladder and another 10 gauge extension cord will be plugged in at the camp site to run the third ac if needed. I have read about several people doing this and no one had any issues as long as a heavy duty cord was used. Just a note ... the extension cord is plugged for 120V, which is often the GFI plug on the power pedestal, which often doesn't work. I use a dog bone (120V female to 30 amp male). This is more reliable power, but will require a 20 breaker installed in the AC circuit as running it on the 30 amp plug has the following caveat ... caution ... a 30 amp breaker is too high and would produce a fire risk. |
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Post by Edd505 on Jun 18, 2021 21:20:35 GMT -5
I'm liking the 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner idea with a heavy extension cord. I have a window unit in the bedroom at home 12,000 BTU that plugs into a normal wall socket, has a breaker built into the cord. Spent a week at 100+ on 30 amps, never again.
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Post by ronc on Jun 19, 2021 13:23:05 GMT -5
I'm liking the 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner idea with a heavy extension cord. I have a window unit in the bedroom at home 12,000 BTU that plugs into a normal wall socket, has a breaker built into the cord. Spent a week at 100+ on 30 amps, never again. I agree. We stayed a week on Grand Island (Branches of Niagara RV Park) when we visited Niagara Falls. It was the one and only time we stayed in a 30 amp site. Luckily the temps were very moderate ... cool even ... so no AC needed. When it's 100 plus, even two AC's is marginal. They run constantly and seldom cycle ... with 3 units they all cycle. |
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bobnmonica
Seasonal RV’er
2020 GMC Diesel Denali Dully, Durango Gold MBQ 382
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Post by bobnmonica on Jun 25, 2021 15:19:47 GMT -5
Our 382 works great with the 2 ACs, from Las Vegas to the Florida Keys. Note: 50 amp needed to work both.
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