A/C question

[MillerTime8303]

We are looking at buying a used 5th wheel camper. I live in south Louisiana and wondering if just one floor ducted A/C unit will be enough to keep us cool and comfortable in a 32" to 34' camper

[Bmach]

You can usually add a second one if you really like the trailer. Worth looking into.

[RustyJC]

When we moved back to Texas in 1997, we brought our 1996 Jayco Designer 3030RKSS 5th wheel that we had bought in Ohio. It only had one 13.5K BTU Coleman A/C. It was absolutely MISERABLE in Southeast Texas during the summer. Once the outside temperature got above 85 degF or so, the temperature inside the 5th wheel would rise degree for degree with the temperature outside the 5th wheel. We swapped that thing for a 2000 Jayco Designer XL 3610RLTS with TWO A/Cs. That was the one and only 5th wheel I've ever owned with only one A/C. Never again!!

Rusty

[fla-gypsy]

Parked in a good shady spot with a few simple mods you could get by but a 2nd unit is much preferred

[laknox]

MillerTime8303 wrote:
We are looking at buying a used 5th wheel camper. I live in south Louisiana and wondering if just one floor ducted A/C unit will be enough to keep us cool and comfortable in a 32" to 34' camper

At that size, a single 15k A/C would be marginal, IMO; mostly due to the humidity. A second unit in the bedroom would make life a =lot= more comfortable.

Lyle

[MillerTime8303]

Thanks for all the input.

What I'm looking at is a 2007 Keystone Laredo 32RS 5th wheel with quad bunks in the front. I really like the floorpan and was hoping the A/C would be ok.

[Dayle1]

Allworth wrote:
There should be round vents in the ceiling to distribute the A/C. I have seen a basement mounted A/C unit on a big (read expensive) Class A, but never on a fiver. I'm sure somebody will come up with an example to prove me wrong, but I've never seen one.

You will need a second, probably smaller, unit in the bedroom vent.

Yep, Alfa has basement A/C but out of business.

For OP, it is difficult to get by with a single AC, we did it for many yrs in Tx. But with higher humidity, a 2nd AC is pretty much required. But if the trailer has less than 8 outlets, a non-ducted unit may be the best choice

[SanMarMor]

We live in Ohio, and I added a second in the bedroom, for camping in July and August.

You willing MUCH happier with a second AC.

[Golden_HVAC]

Alpha used in the floor ducted air conditioners. They have two evaporators, two compressors and one fan. SO Basically two units in one package.

If that is what you are looking at, then it will be fine as it has a pair of 13,500 Btu compressors, or the same capacity as two units.

However the Alpha units are very difficult to service. You basically have to drop them to the ground, and work on them under the fifth wheel, or move the fifth wheel and work on them separate from the RV.

Good luck,

Fred.

[Bmach]

Get two you will be happier. 95 degrees and 90 % humidity is the same where ever you are.

[rseymour21]

No X? I hate camping during the summer! With just one AC, I try to do most of my camping during Fall, Winter and Spring! My next RV will have 2!

[sayoung]

MillerTime8303 wrote:
We are looking at buying a used 5th wheel camper. I live in south Louisiana and wondering if just one floor ducted A/C unit will be enough to keep us cool and comfortable in a 32" to 34' camper

No. You need 2 unless all your camping is going to be way way north of Lousiana.

[rhagfo]

All of the above!!!
We have a 32' and here in the greater Portland area decided we need to add a second before this summer!!

[BB_TX]

We have a 34' 5th wheel in north TX. Had one 15k AC the first year. Added a 2nd 13.5k AC the next year. You will definitely like the second AC.

[Learjet]

Get the 2nd AC, I'm in South Louisiana...first 2 RVs had 1, my latest 2 ACs...night and day difference