13.5K BTU AC versus 15K BTU AC
So we were not forward thinking enough when we purchased our TT back in December and opted for the smaller 13.5K AC in lieu of the 15K BTU option. My thinking at the time was that the smaller unit ha...
Forum Discussion
the bear II wrote:
We have a 15000 BTU DuoTherm in our 38ft 5th wheel. In up to 100 degree temps it will keep most of the 5th wheel at 78 or below during the heat of the day when the sun is overhead.
We had a 13.5 unit before and it would creep up to 85 at the hottest part of the day.
What we found works best is to leave the A/C on 24 hours a day and adjust the thermometer or put on jackets as you get cold. The goal is to keep everything inside as cold as possible so as the heat rises outside the A/C can maintain the cold better because the furniture, walls, counters are all cold already.
In addition our blinds are closed, we have awnings over all windows and our patio awning is deployed and dipped to keep the sun from shining onto the side of the trailer. The door stays shut as much as possible, kids and friends either stay in or stay out.
We also use portable fans to move air around to prevent hot spots. Or pointed at us if it gets uncomfortable inside.
Do you just have a single A/C or two units? I like the heating option that some of the upgraded AC units offer and it looks like the Duotherm has a 3 speed fan, might be nice to quieten things down a little. Ours currently only has a 2 speed fan. We do at least have ducting in our unit.
As for the portable unit. I actually have one of those I left back in Bend. We just don't really have the floorspace for it. I would prefer to pay for the upgrade now and just enjoy the benefits going forward IF I know it'll help us with our issues.
