Newbies from Corpus Christi, TX
Hi everyone, So glad we found this website! We just bought our first camper ever, a Jayco Baja 10y, and we are super stoked!!! We just bought the camper from Wisconsin and some family members of mi...
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First, welcome aboard. We're glad to have you.
For an air conditioner, it is not too hard to install yourself, which will save you $300-400. You can go with either 13.5K BTU or 15K BTU. Even though at only a 10ft box, I would suggest the 15K if you can swing it.
A Coleman or Duotherm are brands to go with but my recomendation would be Coleman. I love my Carrier AirV but unfortunately, Carrier got out of the roof-top air conditioner business.
One of the most reputable and more affordable places to get an AC is at www.pplmotorhomes.com, and specifically here for air conditioners.
Your roof should already have a 14"x14" vent or hole in it that these air conditions utilize. Then, find the 20 amp 120v power outlet inside and plug in the AC.
Other options do exist but I have yet to hear of anyone who says they perform as well as or better than a roof top unit.
Shielding is very important as happybooker1 points out. Popup Gizmos found here are worth every penny. Finding shade will help greatly help keep the temps down inside.
I had to spend several weeks one year in Arkansas on a black, freshly laid asphalt surface when air temps were 102 and 107 degrees on the shady side of my PUP after it had soaked up heat all day. I also used a silvery tarp attached to the roof and anchored to the ground on the western side to provide some shaded relief.
With the Popup gizmos and tarp, the A/C was able to keep the interior in the low to mid 80s during the worst part of the day. Not cozy but tolerable. Thankfully, it pulled a lot of humidity out of the air.
On the front of Modifications (yes, I capitalized on purpose), check out a post of mine here and some additional photos here but be careful. It is also very addicting and can be expensive!
For an air conditioner, it is not too hard to install yourself, which will save you $300-400. You can go with either 13.5K BTU or 15K BTU. Even though at only a 10ft box, I would suggest the 15K if you can swing it.
A Coleman or Duotherm are brands to go with but my recomendation would be Coleman. I love my Carrier AirV but unfortunately, Carrier got out of the roof-top air conditioner business.
One of the most reputable and more affordable places to get an AC is at www.pplmotorhomes.com, and specifically here for air conditioners.
Your roof should already have a 14"x14" vent or hole in it that these air conditions utilize. Then, find the 20 amp 120v power outlet inside and plug in the AC.
Other options do exist but I have yet to hear of anyone who says they perform as well as or better than a roof top unit.
Shielding is very important as happybooker1 points out. Popup Gizmos found here are worth every penny. Finding shade will help greatly help keep the temps down inside.
I had to spend several weeks one year in Arkansas on a black, freshly laid asphalt surface when air temps were 102 and 107 degrees on the shady side of my PUP after it had soaked up heat all day. I also used a silvery tarp attached to the roof and anchored to the ground on the western side to provide some shaded relief.
With the Popup gizmos and tarp, the A/C was able to keep the interior in the low to mid 80s during the worst part of the day. Not cozy but tolerable. Thankfully, it pulled a lot of humidity out of the air.
On the front of Modifications (yes, I capitalized on purpose), check out a post of mine here and some additional photos here but be careful. It is also very addicting and can be expensive!
