RE: rooftop air conditioner

[Jo Ann]

 
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?

[tlhdoc]

 Jo Ann
Jo 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 Ann]

 Jo Ann
thanx trac...checking it out now...
 
 did it cost alot?

[tlhdoc]

 Jo Ann
I 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.

[PopUpPeeps]

 Jo Ann
I 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

[tlhdoc]

 Jo Ann
I 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.

[andym86]

 tlhdoc
Hi Tracy
 Who is your coleman dealer?
 Andy

[tlhdoc]

 andym86

 

ORIGINAL:  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.

[Starryart]

 Jo Ann
FWIW: 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 Ann]

 Jo Ann
Thanx 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 Ann]

 Jo Ann
i 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.

[Gamecock Camper]

 Jo Ann
Ok, 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.

[wssfetch]

 Jo Ann
Jo 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 Ann]

 Jo Ann
thanx wssfetch...will keep it in mind then...lol...going back and forth, i start to confuse options!!!

[dee106]

 Jo Ann
rvcatalog.com has them 13,500 btu for 510.00