Would you go with 2nd AC?
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-27-2019 10:57 AM
We often camp without electricity and were originally thinking that the vent in the bedroom plus the cross ventilation with two windows will be great when we are not hooked up. I am concerned that losing the vent in the bedroom will reduce our circulation too much.
However, sometimes we do have electricity and now I am concerned that the bedroom will be warm with only one AC in the main living space.
Anybody have any thoughts on what they would do in this situation with the same camping style?
2017 GMC Sierra SLT, Max Tow package
2018 Grand Design Reflection 295RL
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-28-2019 04:44 AM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-28-2019 04:11 AM
That being said, we camp in the mid-Atlantic or South for most all of the summer. It is usually still hot/humid at 10 pm or later and we NEED the 2nd AC. When we went north into Maine, I did not use the AC at night at all. It got down into the mid-60s and I had the windows open with the night air blowing through it. It was wonderful!
The 2nd AC unit does make the bedroom not only darker, but harder to cool down if the AC unit is not on. With our fan, it had a white cover that allowed light to illuminate the bedroom in the mornings (sometimes too much) and with the 2nd AC, there is none of that ambient light getting into the bedroom. Our windows, the two by each side of the bed and one on the entry side do not give us much ventilation. For those times when the 2nd air is not needed, I have a small fan that hooks with a clamp to my bedside table and blows air on me.
I guess most of this will be be whether or not you will use it with where you camp. If you do not plan to head south to the hot/humid areas, then go with only one. If you have plans to head south at any time, get the 2nd AC. If you are worried about resale value, get the 2nd. Even if the things costs the same whether you have the 2nd AC, you may regret having it to block the light and not having a fan.
If you can get both the fan, plus the 2nd AC....go for it!
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-28-2019 03:01 AM
ksbowman wrote:X2 I also have the front bedroom fan in my 303RLS. It is needed in the summer, but otherwise the two vents from the rear cool the space just fine. You may or may not need it in Wisconsin, but don't you think the side windows would provide ventilation? No one ever looked at it and told me it was ugly, and it isn't any higher that the one in the rear.
We have 2 in our 303rls. When it is really hot we run both to cool everything down then before bed we only run the down stairs unit. It is ducted to the bedroom and is very quiet that way and plenty cool for us.
2018 RAM 3500 Big Horn CTD
2018 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-28-2019 02:57 AM
2016 F350 Lariat 4x4 FX4 SRW CC SB 6.7 Magnetic Metallic
2017 Forest River Cardinal 3850RL
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-28-2019 02:52 AM
So in Wisconsin, I can't profess to know the climate, but if frequently camping without electricity hookup and staying mostly in the north...I honestly can't see the reason to have the 2nd A/C. I would prefer the vent.
You say it's the same price, but how can that be in reality? Are the units 100% identical? For our GD, there are different layouts and features within our same model number. Is the dealer having trouble moving the rig with the 2nd A/C? Perhaps you could negotiate a lower price on the single A/C unit. Also, what type of unit is installed in the bedroom? If it's not a low-profile unit, it'll look like a giant tumor sitting up there and increase your overall height quite a bit. I saw one recently on the GD FB page where the new owners had a 2nd A/C added up front and it was a full-size exterior unit...talk about UGLY!
SBGTF
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-28-2019 01:34 AM
2016 GMC 3500 CC Dually
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-27-2019 09:22 PM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-27-2019 05:47 PM
2006 F350 SRW 6.0 crew longbed sold
2000 F250 SRW 7.3 extended longbed airbags sold
2001 Western Star 4900EX sold
Jayco Eagle 30.5BHLT sold, Layton 24.5LT sold
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-27-2019 05:27 PM
Off-grid? Open a window to let air in and use the bathroom Fantastic Fan (or equivalent) to push the air out.
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-27-2019 04:08 PM
The Kid's: Humphrie, the Mini Schnauzer and Georgie,wire haired dachshund.
Rainbow Bridge: Laddie,Scoutie,Katie,Cooper,Kodie,Rubie,Maggie, Cassie, Mollie, Elvis, Potter and Rosie Love You! (40+ years in all)
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-27-2019 03:56 PM
tommyznr wrote:
We have an option to buy a Grand Design Reflection 295RL with or without a 2nd AC in the front bedroom for the same price.
We often camp without electricity and were originally thinking that the vent in the bedroom plus the cross ventilation with two windows will be great when we are not hooked up. I am concerned that losing the vent in the bedroom will reduce our circulation too much.
However, sometimes we do have electricity and now I am concerned that the bedroom will be warm with only one AC in the main living space.
Anybody have any thoughts on what they would do in this situation with the same camping style?
If you camp in 90+ temps without shade, I don't think you'll be happy with 1 AC. Down here 2 AC's are a must, even if you don't use the 2nd one often. The power vent in the kitchen will pull a lot of air thru the bedroom, but that takes juice. I'd have to dry camp a whole lot to give up the front AC.
2011 Montana Mountaineer 285RLD
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-27-2019 03:51 PM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-27-2019 03:09 PM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-27-2019 02:44 PM
r,RV760 w/BC20,Glow Steps, Enduraplas25,Pedego
BakFlip,RVLock,Prog.50A surge ,Hughes autoformer
Porta Bote 8.0 Nissan, Sailun S637
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Permalink
- Report Inappropriate Content
โFeb-27-2019 02:02 PM