Dometic AC Performance
For background, I am using my father's 2004 Sunnybrook Titan 28RLKS (three pop-outs) 5th wheel trailer after replacing tires and batteries. It was purchased used in about 2009 or 2010 with little use...
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Hello Old-Biscuit,
Thank you for the detailed instructions. This is good for a novice like me. I really like having the picture of what is inside the housing. Going onto the roof seems necessary, so I am assuming that it will hold me (not too heavy at about 190). One more question - Do these units ever need refrigerant? I have a little experience with car AC units that often need some recharging.
I have found your other posts to be very direct and helpful. I see you are pulling with a 2007 Dodge 5.9L 3500. I am using a 2008 Dodge 6.7L 2500 4WD. It pulls great, but is marginal on size for the trailer. My father was a true RVer who Started with campers in the 1970's and then travelled all over the country with a 5th wheel trailer. He told me that the 2500 setup with the heavy duty auto transmission and towing package was fine, but he also got used to several earlier model pickups where more was advertised from lesser trucks. Now, the reasons for his opinions are not as clear. And he found that the 5.9 Cummins diesel had plenty of power and got better mileage than the 6.7. I find the travel trailer pulls better than some of the ag trailers I am more used to, but then there aren't large animals moving around in it. Still, I am cautious about quick moves and going downhill. This started out to say that I like the Dodge and hope yours is trouble free. Thank you again for the AC instructions.
Thank you for the detailed instructions. This is good for a novice like me. I really like having the picture of what is inside the housing. Going onto the roof seems necessary, so I am assuming that it will hold me (not too heavy at about 190). One more question - Do these units ever need refrigerant? I have a little experience with car AC units that often need some recharging.
I have found your other posts to be very direct and helpful. I see you are pulling with a 2007 Dodge 5.9L 3500. I am using a 2008 Dodge 6.7L 2500 4WD. It pulls great, but is marginal on size for the trailer. My father was a true RVer who Started with campers in the 1970's and then travelled all over the country with a 5th wheel trailer. He told me that the 2500 setup with the heavy duty auto transmission and towing package was fine, but he also got used to several earlier model pickups where more was advertised from lesser trucks. Now, the reasons for his opinions are not as clear. And he found that the 5.9 Cummins diesel had plenty of power and got better mileage than the 6.7. I find the travel trailer pulls better than some of the ag trailers I am more used to, but then there aren't large animals moving around in it. Still, I am cautious about quick moves and going downhill. This started out to say that I like the Dodge and hope yours is trouble free. Thank you again for the AC instructions.
