does anyone have any suggestions on the type to get...if i get one, i can t spend big bucks...i did find this one....
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/monthlyspec/duo-therm-rv-air-conditioner.htm
has anyone had any experiences with this one?
Jo AnnJo Ann,
I added an air conditioner to my PU last spring. I did a little research and decided on the Carrier Air V. If you do get one I recommend getting the heat option. On the Carrier you have to get the heat when you buy the inside unit. You can not add the heat later, unless you buy a new inside unit. Here is the link to their website.
http://www.airv.carrier.com/cac/home/0,1334,CLI1_DIV46_ETI1977,00.html
One of the things I like the best is the slinger wheel that keeps the amount of condensation to a minimum.
Jo Annthanx trac...checking it out now...
did it cost alot????
Jo AnnI paid $750 for the A/C installed. I am not sure what the break down for parts/labor was, but I think the A/C itself with the heat (not heat pump) was around $550 or $600.
Jo AnnI also got the Carrier from RVADDONS. I paid under $500 for it (no heat), and got free shipping. You can get free shipping if you have it shipped to a business address, so I had it shipped to DW s work. I put it in myself, it only took a few hours. I was a little stressed out about it at first because I m as unhandy as they come, but it is really easy if you already have a vent hole in the roof.
Joe
Jo AnnI was at my Coleman dealer today. They have the Air V on sale for $529 cash and carry. I don t know if that is with heat or not.
tlhdocHi Tracy
Who is your coleman dealer?
Andy
andym86
QuoteORIGINAL: andym86
Hi Tracy
Who is your coleman dealer?
Andy
Rhone s Travel Trailers in Cogan Station PA, 570-494-1364.
They also have real good prices on the 2003 Coleman PU.
Jo AnnFWIW: When we bought our currrent trailer it came with the brand of A/C in your first message. We are not happy with it at all[:@]. It does not cool as well as the Coleman A/C we had in our first trailer. Our advice is to go with a Coleman or Carrier for cooling power.
Jo AnnThanx starryart...will avoid that one....will probably go with the V like tracy has...and try to find one under 500...cuz i have to get the screen room for my awning...that is a first must!
Jo Anni just went to rvaddons and they have the a/c on sale and the screen room for my awning on sale...sigh. best price i have seen for my screen room.
Jo AnnOk, I looked at the rvaddons site and could have saved about $15 more on my AAR. I guess I was thinking of that site more for the AC units than for the AAR s. Next time I ll check there too when looking around for the best price.
Jo AnnJo Ann,
My camper has a Duo Therm AC with heat strip. I ve had no problems with it at all. Keeps the camper nice and cold and nice and warm depending on which way we want it to be.
Jo Annthanx wssfetch...will keep it in mind then...lol...going back and forth, i start to confuse options!!!
Jo Annrvcatalog.com has them 13,500 btu for 510.00
Jo AnnNew to the group and my first posting. My family and I purchased a 1996 Starcraft Starmaster and there is no air, my wife wants and I loose:) My question is is there kit you need to install on the roof for better support of the air conditioner or do you just slap it on top? I saw one on a pop up nad the roof was staring to sag in the middle and the roof was all brown from where water was.
GregGreg,
My guess would be that a 96 would alredy be prepped for A/C, but the only way to know for sure is to ask Starcraft.
I don t have an e-mail address, maybe someone does, but here is there contact info:
Mailing address: Starcraft RV, Inc.
P.O. Box 458
Topeka, IN 46571
Telephone: (260) 593-2550
Fax: (260) 593-2876
They will probably just need the VIN to figure it out.
Believe me, it is a worthwhile investment
Jo Annwe had a 00 model,and it was easy to install, if it s a/c ready! we bought the Carrier 13,500 and was very comfortable!
Jo AnnThis is the best price I have found and 2 buddies have ordered from them.
http://www.rvsupplywarehouse.com/carrier_air_conditioner.html
499 AC Only and 549 with heat strip Plus Free Shipping a savings of over $50
Jo AnnWe chose to add the Carrier Heat Pump model to our Tacoma. We chose the carrier because of some cool features that the Coleman lacks. The carrier has moving vents that pan back and forth to spread the cool (or hot) air evenly throughout the camper. Another cool feature is the " Air Shower" , which allows you to direct all the air straight down - an excellent feature when cooling off after a long bike ride or hike. Yet another (and probably the coolest) feature is that the Carrier has an " slinger wheel" system that uses the heat from the compressor to evaporate the water run off. This means a significant reduction in water running off the roof of the trailer due to condensation.
The Heat pump setting puts out mega heat - more BTUs than my furnace, in fact. Once thing to consider when going with the heat pump is that the heat pump will shut down if temperatures outside drop below freezing. When the unit shuts down, the heat strips kick in, which takes you from 15,000 BTU (heat pump) to 5000 BTU (heat strips), so don t plan on the heat pump as your only heater if you are camping in below-freezing temps!
We had ours installed at the dealer. I paid about $700 for the unit and another $180 for installation. However, I am sure better deals are out there - I didn t shop around - I let the dealer order the unit for me.
The specs for the model I have can be found here:
http://www.airv.carrier.com/Files/AirV/Global/US-en/customer_service/Air_V_HC_Heat_Pump.pdf
The main web site: http://www.airv.carrier.com
The spec sheet shows the ducted configuration, however, a non-ducted kit is available for this model which offers ceiling-register outlets and controls. The remote control only comes with the ducted kit.
Jo AnnRandy,
Thanks for that info on the heat pump. I think that the next camper I get will go with the heat pump rather than the heat strip. Living in Florida I don t have much need for the furnace since most of the camping I do is with hook ups. And I do have a Heater Buddy for those times when dry camping.