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Re: Question about air conditioning while traveling....

Reply #25 – November 27, 2013, 12:27:36 am

Dwayne,

I had forgotten that the old ACs were instant on without a delay. That could pit the contacts. Don't think RV AC has been sold for several years without a lengthly delay in startup built in.

Occasionally, I get a voltage delay after I plug to shore power or run the generator. Have had it take 5 minutes or longer. One time I tried to turn on the AC while on a small extension cord. It shut everything down and could not get power back for over 30 minutes. Always comes on in the end but probably the switch needs to be cleaned or replaced.

Pierce

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Re: Question about air conditioning while traveling....

Reply #26 – November 27, 2013, 08:31:28 am

We use the dash air conditioner when needed. If it's not sufficient then we start the generator and use the roof air, as well. The energy conversion process is simpler when using the dash air (as compared to using the generator to produce electicity which is then used by the roof air airconditioner), and so it should be more efficient to use the dash air. In addition, we really like having some cold air blowing on us from the dash vents. However, "to each his own," and so our recommendation is to use whatever keeps you comfortable and makes you happy!

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Re: Question about air conditioning while traveling....

Reply #27 – November 27, 2013, 11:37:05 am

Different years have different size dash air units as far as the number of outlets, their flow and the btu rsting  of the dash air itself.  So everyone's actual need for the gen and roof air will vary. 

Forgot about Barry's curtain idea.  Had several customers long ago that had sliding curtains in a track mounted to the ceiling for the air blocking idea.

Bob

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