Took a chance and had an A/C installed
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Topic: Took a chance and had an A/C installed
Posted By: Kickstart
Subject: Took a chance and had an A/C installed
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2013 at 2:31am
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Our RP 175 didn't come with A/C and except for one hot weekend in the dank, wet Pacific Northwest, we haven't felt the need. Well, next year is our 50th anniversary and we're planning an extended trip to the Southwest (No way I'm gonna go on a cruise with all that's been happening!). Most anything with the name Dometic on it hasn't worked too well for me. All three Dometic A/C's we've owned were loud and one even dripped inside. So, it was which Coleman? I had a Polar Cub 9200 installed. It isn't as stylish as the Dometic, but boy, is it nice and quiet in comparison. Also it comes with a soft start that people have reported enables it to run nicely with a Honda 2000 or a Yammer 2000 like mine. A little research, the nicely insulated Pod, and a recommendation from the installer makes me feel that the Polar Cub will work well for us. Here's hopin'. ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2013 at 7:20am
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I think Techntrek was looking at this one. I think it will work fine. Both the 11000 and 13500 btu ac that come with the pod are overkill. imho.
------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2013 at 8:53am
------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: Anthony Valenzano
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2013 at 9:32am
| I'm jealous - I want the quiet A/C. I jump out of my skin when ours kicks on. |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2013 at 9:58am
If you set the fan to run on low or high all the time at night it's less of a noticeable noise when it kicks on each time. It's the only way I've learned to sleep through it. And that's only after the first night or readjusting to it. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2013 at 12:50pm
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Yeah, the install tech sealed the decision for me. He thought that the 9200 size was very appropriate for the Pod, said that the initial cool down would be some slower, but that the 9200 would then not cycle on and off as often--which he said is preferable. We're prolly not gonna take a mid-summer trip to the hotlands, so we won't be the anvil for the sun's hammer. Also, we won't overstress the A/C for most of our local trips even in the summer. Again, I hope I haven't added to my plethora of financial mistakes! Incidently, I didn't even consider the extra $ for the add on heating unit. We've had 2 and neither put out enough heat to be worth the expense. A space heater does better at warming.
------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2013 at 9:07pm
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Yup, that's the one I was considering most recently on this thread: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1433&title=possible-replacement-for-the-a-c - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1433&title=possible-replacement-for-the-a-c Keeping the compressor running longer during each cycle allows for better humidity control, which is more important for comfort than temperature. Yes, even 11,000 BTUs is overkill for the pods, 9200 is better but I'd even prefer a bit lower. Definitely interested to hear how this one works out, I might just buy one. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2013 at 9:59pm
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I have a 5000btu AC in my living room which is twice the size at least of the pod and that is plenty. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2013 at 9:16pm
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Kickstart - have you had this installed yet? I'm really curious how loud it sounds to you, and how well it cools.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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