whats the latest and greatest roof a/c unit

richard5933 · September 18, 2019, 03:34:05 PM

Looks nice. I've saved the link into my "win the lottery - build a new bus" folder. I'm sure that they will see business from the high-end builds.

chessie4905 · September 18, 2019, 08:09:48 PM

Please buy one and report back.

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · September 18, 2019, 08:18:37 PM

If you do a lot of boondocking, you should consider one of these units. https://www.turbokool.net

They will keep you cooler in a hot dry climate, but may not be enuf for the hottest of days.

lostagain · September 19, 2019, 06:42:13 AM

I installed one (Turbokool swamp cooler) in my 57 Courier 96. It worked pretty good in the dry heat out West.

JC

Jim Blackwood · September 19, 2019, 07:57:43 AM

Area "C".

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · September 19, 2019, 08:48:34 AM

Quote from: Jim Blackwood on September 19, 2019, 07:57:43 AM
Area "C".

? ? ?

Jim Blackwood · September 19, 2019, 12:45:37 PM

You know, on the map. From that link. Half the country, area C.

Jim

sledhead · September 21, 2019, 05:08:19 AM

so I was thinking of these 2 units ?

1st one is this

https://furrion.com/collections/air-conditioning/products/14-5k-rooftop-air-conditioner-white

2nd one is

https://www.airxcel.com/rv/coleman-mach/products/air-conditioners/ultra-low-profile/mach-8/mach-8-ac

any one use them and what do you guys think ?

thanks dave

chessie4905 · September 21, 2019, 05:19:18 AM

"Vibration smart compressor dampeners"... you need to hear one of these in operation before considering it. The new travel trailers and rv's made by Coachmen (Forrest River), use a lot of Furrion products. The company appears to produce American made products. Maybe you can check for reviews on them.

https://www.amazon.com/Furrion-FACR14SA-PS-Conditioner-Rooftop-BTU-White/dp/B07MV363YF#customerReviews

richard5933 · September 21, 2019, 05:54:45 AM

The You Tube reviews for the Furrion seem to agree that it's quiet. I'll have to see/hear one myself, but hopefully they will continue to produce a high-quality product without getting swallowed by Dometic.

sledhead · September 21, 2019, 06:05:23 AM

etrailer has a nice review

https://www.etrailer.com/tv-Demo-Furrion-RV-Air-Conditioners-Standard-Air-Conditioner-FACR14SA-PS.aspx

now will it work with my separate thermostat controller ?

https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-3109228-001-Comfort-Control-Center/dp/B004MYDO80

dave

DoubleEagle · September 21, 2019, 06:46:20 AM

The etrailer Furrion review seems more like a salesman's presentation. The reviews on Amazon indicate shipping and packaging problems, and customer service problems. What is needed are lots of reviews by people who have actually used it, and had good dependable results. I don't see any information about where it is actually made (in China?). Time, and other people's money will determine how good they are.

luvrbus · September 21, 2019, 07:17:06 AM

We looked at a 45 ft Berkshire Sat with the Furrion units they were not that quite to me the sales person told us they work fair in a group of 2 or 3 but not as a stand alone unit they replace with the Colemans for the AZ heat.Berkshire/Hathaway owns most of the entry level manufactures now like Forest River and others and are making pure junk IMO

sledhead · September 27, 2019, 02:58:17 PM

UP DATE

so I kinda cheaped out as I found a new non current Atwood 15025 Non-Ducted A/C Unit for almost 1/2 price and as my system is ducted I will need this kit or at least the thermostat and the remote

old school crappy looking ac unit

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Atwood/AT15022.html

only problem is I got it from amazon and expected del. date is late oct. to dec. 3rd ??

some one must of screwed up as the same unit is now hundreds more money ??

dave