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ckg
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Jan 26, 2020

Smaller TT's with ducted air

We're shopping for our first tt. We've identified some desires, one of which makes our search a bit challenging and time consuming, so we're appealing to those in the know to help narrow the field. Due to budget, we've been focusing on pre-owned. Here are our criteria:

smallish, 18-22' or so, up to about 4,000 lbs
walk-around queen
dinette
off the floor fridge w. freezer
vent hood
and, here's the thing: ducted air. We're aware that this is not common, nor a necessity in a small trailer. It is due to the noise. We have experienced non-ducted, including our own in a tent trailer over many summers. Never got used to it. We live in Tx and will be using the a/c regularly. We realize that ducted make noise too...but less enough that we made this a priority.

We've done our fair share of internet research, but since this isn't a common search criteria, it's quite a task. And we'd like to have an inclusive list of what's out there to choose from, as we hope to enjoy our camper for a decade or more... Thank you to all who respond!
  • Ducted air does not mean quieter.
    In fact, there is a new inside cover for ducted a/c that is supposed to cut down the noise by at least half but extends below the ceiling by about 2 1/4 inches. I've ordered one but haven't installed it as yet.
  • Nash and Outdoors RV have ducted A/C

    I have a Nash 17k, it has ducted A/C

    The link in my signature goes to a video of it, I'm pretty sure I showed the A/C unit and where the vents are located.
  • Second Chance wrote:
    We had a Forest River Surveyor Sport that, at 25', met all your criteria. I think it was a 2013 model.

    Rob
    Part of the criteria is 18-22'.
  • We had a Forest River Surveyor Sport that, at 25', met all your criteria. I think it was a 2013 model.

    Rob
  • You NEED to be realistic in your requirements.......and it appears that at this point you are NOT.

    A non-ducted unit can be very quiet with the fan on low.

    Because one failed, I now have one ducted and one not in my A.
    The sound level isn't that much different......because most of it comes from the INTAKE which is about the same on both.

    Try not to shoot yourself in the foot here.
  • Have you checked RVTrader and then Googled the manufacturer’s brochure? Many Winnebagos have ducts and used TTs are available.