2013 Roadtrek RS air conditioning problem
I have a 2013 Roadtrek RS on the MB Sprinter with a 11,000 BTU Dometic Penquin air conditioner. The AC does not seem to be sufficent to cool the van. When it is over 90 out, I can only get the temp ...
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rexlion wrote:
It's all well and good to say that an AC unit will only lower the temp 20* or 25*. But let's say it's 105* in the unit, and it cools the air 20* to 85*. Now it's drawing 20* cooler air through it, and it should cool the inside even more. That other thread mentioned includes this quote from rvtrax.com:
The problem is at some point the outside air leaks into the Van, and an 11,000 BTU AC can only do so much. Thats why I made the statement that 20 degrees below outside ambient temp is about the best that can be expected. It really depends on how hot the air is that is leaking into the Van. Thats why opening the hood is a good idea, just remember to disconnect the hood light. Also, close all windows, vents, and any other place air will leak inside.
Class B's are probably the worst for leaking air, and there is only so much that can be done.
So what ever one can do to cool down the Van will allow the inside to cool faster, but only so much can be done to keep the outside air from getting in.
