Buying our first camper and have a AC question

Who knows the answer to this question? Lots of variables involved. 8k seems like a bare bones minimum and you may spend your money and be unhappy later. I'd wait and get something else. The fact that you're asking the question implies that it seems to be a bad fit.

sch911 wrote:

DiskDoctr wrote:
2017 Starcraft Launch 17 specs page

This site shows a standard 13.5K BTU AC unit on the roof. So why would yours be an in wall unit?

it also shows that it has a rubber roof which would kill the deal for me.
bumpy

DiskDoctr wrote:
2017 Starcraft Launch 17 specs page

This site shows a standard 13.5K BTU AC unit on the roof. So why would yours be an in wall unit?

Depends. If you stay in a campground that is a glorified parking lot, it might keep temps a couple degrees lower than outside. Even in the shade, our 13.5 AC only gets the camper about 10 degrees lower when temps are in the 90’s.
Personally, I don’t like the design as it seems to be a water intrusion problem just waiting to happen.

A friend of mine has a similar size camper with similar AC unit.
Mid-summer in NJ can get brutal with high humidity and >95F;

He had the AC cranked to max - not sure it was doing much as it still felt
hot inside (guessing 85F);

Hope this helps

Seems like you really want the camper and altho asking about the a/c size, you still want the camper. I live year round in FL, much larger fifth wheel and my 13.5 Duo-Therm does not keep up. 87 to 89 inside with a/c and ceiling fan going, most afternoons. OTOH, I had a Pleasure Way, class B and the very small a/c kept up just fine. If you can get a shady spot, it does make a difference. Good luck in your decision. Just for the record, if I really liked the camper and depending on how much summer use, I would try it. Might be a mistake, might be ok.

The wall mount will probably be more efficient, especially if located on the shaded side when parked. A 12.5K BTU model may be available in a size that fits your wall opening, also.

I'd suggest to try what you have and see how it works/doesn't work.

Caution: a great deal on a camper that doesn't work for you is NOT such a deal. Try searching this Forum for the make/model you are interested in to see what others might have reported.

That seems to be the only one available and they are making me a great deal on the camper.