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Re: Need need new roof air conditioners.

Reply #25 –
You might want to check out the furrion instal video on YouTube by the AZ RV Expert. He has had trouble with the location of the OEM temperature probe providing inaccurate temperature readings between thermostat on wall and the units. Might make the Dometic unit look more attractive with two units.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

Re: Need need new roof air conditioners.

Reply #26 –
Quote from: craneman –
We have dogs too but work with the weather issue as internet is not available in many of our camping locations.
I understand that there is a portable hotspot available so you don't have to use your phone.  I believe the subscription is $20 a month.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

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Reply #27 –
If you are referring to the Mobley, that is what we use but where there is no signal for any of the services except sat. tv. no wifi. Star Link is  above our pay grade we don't full time.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #28 –
We don't full time but bit the bullet and went with starlink have been satisfied so far used inArizona in jan feb mar,  and now in connecticut  only time it hann't worked is when it is raining really hard.  The Dish sat quits long before the starlink
satisfied customer!!!
chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #29 –
My question is why would you go with a 13.5k? From what I remember the 15k was not that much more and if you do have an issue with one you may need the 15k.. also if you come to texas in august it may take 2 15k's to keep up...Alway better to have more than not enough..  also I would definitely get a heat pump just for backup to the aquahot.

It was a pretty easy job once I got the new unit on the roof. After you get the inside cover off it's some wire connections and 4 long bolts..... 
At nite we typically run the front ac and just run the fan on low on the back ac. The fan helps with the back airflow thru the ducts and you don't hear an ac cutting on and off all night. Works for us.


Keith
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2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
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Re: Need need new roof air conditioners.

Reply #30 –
If you are in a high humidity area, like Houston, you want an AC to run longer then shorter time to take more humidity out of the air. I am also a believer of more Btu of AC the better. What we do is stager the temperature where 1 AC will run most of the time and the others come on if the one can't hold the temperature.  If units only run for a short time you have problems of temperature swing and coach feels clammy because humidity is not remove.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

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Reply #31 –
Keith, we are considering two 15k's and my only concern was if they are louder than the smaller unit.  They might be quieter if the motor doesn't have to work as hard (like a 4cyl car vs a 6).  Adventure RV advertises a significantly lower price but I will have to look at total cost with delivery.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

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Reply #32 –
Sven
For my reference where is adventure rv?
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

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Reply #33 –
Quote from: Sven and Kristi –
Keith, we are considering two 15k's and my only concern was if they are louder than the smaller unit.  They might be quieter if the motor doesn't have to work as hard (like a 4cyl car vs a 6).  Adventure RV advertises a significantly lower price but I will have to look at total cost with delivery.
The one I bought from Adventure RV had a bad board, when I contacted them there is no customer service they are a third party seller. I had to purchase the board on my dime and when I contacted Dometic they offered me my money back on the board but too much hassle as i was not a dealer so I ate the cost of the board. The 15k was not louder
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #34 –
We upgraded to the MicroAir Easy Touch, w/ 2 Easystart Blootooth and replaced the control boards for compatibility as we had both original Duotherm at the time.  Don't regret it for a second.  This was 3 years ago and am very happy with the remote control that the Easytouch offers.  Also have a wyzecam system in the couch, which has remote thermostats available to monitor inside and basement temperatures.  Pretty inexpensive setup and we have confidence in temps in both the cabin and in the basement.

Dave

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Reply #35 –
Quote from: Peter –
Sven
For my reference where is adventure rv?
I just found them on line; I don't know where they are located.  They have great prices on A/C but none in stock with no info on getting them. 
I have had difficultly finding the Penguin High Capacity (15K) and am starting to to conclude that I should wait until fall.  The middle of a recording breaking summer probably isn't the best time to look for air conditioners.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

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Reply #36 –
In 2019 I purchased two of the Atwood Air command 15,000 BTU with heat pump. I think I paid $550 each. I could not get him to work with the aqua hot for some reason the thermostat that is so I had to put in some manual thermostats for my heating needs. The price was right they were easy to install and they are pretty quiet. And they do a pretty good job most of the time.
Atwood was bought out by dometic. I do like the dometic low profile look. The atwoods are large and bulky looking on the roof and they didn't use stainless steel on the metal in the back so it rusts easily.
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
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Reply #37 –
I also installed 2 Atwood 15,000btu units with heat pump. I'm very happy with there performance. Easy to operate off the drop down control or the remotes.
1995 U320C SE 40'
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Reply #38 –
Quote from: Sven and Kristi –
I just found them on line; I don't know where they are located.  They have great prices on A/C but none in stock with no info on getting them. 


I believe they, like many, are an online store that doesn't maintain inventory of large/expensive items themselves, but rather does fulfillment direct from manufacturer (drop shipping to you) and offers order aggregation services for smaller parts places.

RV Upgrade Store is another such business.  eTrailer likely is as well (although for towing equipment they appear to handle their own stock)

Kind of like the Rock Auto model.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320
 

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Reply #39 –
Check PPL in Houston.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.