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EchoGale
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Topic: Air conditioner replacement Posted: 14 Sep 2022 at 3:03pm |
Hi folks, It looks like I am going to have to replace my existing dometic a/c unit on my 2016 172 (641816CXX1). Has anyone found a less expensive but reliable replacement model? How about something quieter? Would appreciate any input.
--sad Julie
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offgrid
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 2022 at 8:43am |
I think you could go with a smaller capacity RV roof a/c. 13.5k btu/hour is really overkill for that little space.
It's nice to have the extra capacity if you want to cool down the interior in a hurry but results in short cycling once it's cooled down, and it sounds like a jet exhaust. So it depends on how hot it is where you camp and how fast you want things to cool once you set up camp. There are a couple options in the 9000 btu/hour range. Might or might not be a bit quieter, but ought to be a little less expensive and more efficient. Any of them should fit the standard roof opening. |
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EchoGale
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 2022 at 3:21pm |
Thank you. Do you have any specific ones in mind?
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offgrid
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Sep 2022 at 7:14am |
I don't have and personal information to base a recommendation on. I see there are both Coleman and Recpro a/cs in that size range. The Recpro is advertised as being "quiet" for what that's worth.
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EchoGale
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Sep 2022 at 9:16am |
thank you
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gpokluda
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 2022 at 10:30am |
We had a chance to have a demo of a Coleman Mach10 and that is what we went with when we ordered our new trailer. Much quieter than the Dometic plus it has a bluetooth thermostat so no fussing with wiring one of those up. It is not as streamlined as the Dometic but that wasn't a big deal for us.
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