Dometic RTX 2000 12v using Solar.....?
Was looking into this as an option for my boondock camping in my 28' Class C 4x4. I was thinking about using the bedroom vent as a location to mount this 12v unit as a secondary a/c source. I don't wa...
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July 2, 2023 UPDATE:
Well, installed unit in bedroom vent area which I had to enlarge about 4" wide by 19" length. Not a complicated process if I can do it, but, careful cutting the ceiling for hidden wires. Attached a 12v battery to it just to try it out today and make sure it's functioning.
It started right up and I could not believe how quiet it runs.....it's actually quieter than my bathroom vent fan! And today is very hot; it's 90 degrees out with heat index of 105, yet it quickly cooled the bedroom area and within 15 minutes I was sitting on my couch and feeling the cool area swirling around in my 28' C.
I've yet to run the hard wiring through the ceiling and down to the wire chase along the floor to the additional batteries (this week for sure), but, my first impression is a big WOW! Once completed, I'll take a 1-2 day trip and try it on a hot beach and see if I need more solar panels to keep up with battery demand.
Well, installed unit in bedroom vent area which I had to enlarge about 4" wide by 19" length. Not a complicated process if I can do it, but, careful cutting the ceiling for hidden wires. Attached a 12v battery to it just to try it out today and make sure it's functioning.
It started right up and I could not believe how quiet it runs.....it's actually quieter than my bathroom vent fan! And today is very hot; it's 90 degrees out with heat index of 105, yet it quickly cooled the bedroom area and within 15 minutes I was sitting on my couch and feeling the cool area swirling around in my 28' C.
I've yet to run the hard wiring through the ceiling and down to the wire chase along the floor to the additional batteries (this week for sure), but, my first impression is a big WOW! Once completed, I'll take a 1-2 day trip and try it on a hot beach and see if I need more solar panels to keep up with battery demand.
