Do you have to run AC or Heater on the road
I am looking at buying a Class A. I was wondering if you have to run the RV roof Air conditionner when driving in warm weather or using the furnace when driving below freezing temp and is it enough to...
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Kidoo wrote:bluwtr49 wrote:
We use the roof air when necessary and the hydronic heating when necessary. Basically leave the thermostats set at 72, kick back and enjoy the drive. The temp takes care of itself. The heat is the easiest since no intervention is necessary but with the air I do need to push a button to start the genny.
If you will be driving in cold weather at all a hydronic system just can't be beat.
What is Hydronic system? How does it work?
Hydronic heating is a system like Hydro Hot, Hurricane, and etc that uses circulating hot water to air handlers that heat the coach. The water is heated by a combination of electric and/or diesel when stationary or engine heat when traveling. The water is than circulated throughout the coach (including the hot water heater) by a pump. Nice even heat with no hot or cold spots and easily regulated to withing 1 degree of you setpoint.
Generally these systems also have one or more zones in the basement for freeze protection,
