dougrainer wrote:
Carrier was the WORST in RV AC units. That is why they are no longer in the RV AC business. You only have 2 choices for RV roof top Units. Do NOT think the 3rd (Advent) is in consideration. They are a cheap China knock off of Dometic.
1. Dometic
2. RVP (Coleman).
The furnace is not a real factor as both RVP and Dometic control kits have the 2 wires for the furnace function. You will have to change out the wall tstat and the upper control board/s when you go to the new AC units. The Carrier control system is not compatible with the RVP and Dometic systems. IF you have the remote control Carrier tstat system, then you will have to run the tstat wiring to where you want the wall tstat. Doug
Thank you for the great advice. The current Carrier main unit does not have a wall stat. There is a small sensor on the underside of the ceiling unit that I assume is the thermostat? Either way, fishing wires through the wall shouldn't be too much of a problem if that is my only option.
What are your thoughts about the Dometic Penguin II? I see that they make a "high performance" unit but their website does not reveal the BTU output. I should really install a 15k unit. The Penguin II has a low profile unit and housing that is appealing. I don't need to get any taller. It appears that this unit also has the ability to be controlled by remote? My ceiling is too high to access manually.
Many thanks to all.
