Second A/C or not

KRSmitty · 02-23-2016, 10:18 AM

We thought we purchased a new Heritage Glen Saturday, but now we are told that it was sold 24 mins before us...

A story for another time.

Dealer did tell us that we would be able to order a new one. I am going to get for sure the 50amp/wired for 2nd a/c and the 15K IPO 13.5 A/C options. My question is...is it worth getting the 2nd A/C? Especially here in Florida.

I have read mixed opinions on this question. Some say it is worth it, cools the RV faster, etc., others say it is over kill.

Thanks...

Wiscampsin · 02-23-2016, 10:29 AM

Summer in Florida? IMHO it's a no brainer, get the 2nd AC unit.

doc73 · 02-23-2016, 10:31 AM

I think it is like a TV... Is there ever a such thing a too much?? We kept cool in our trailer in FL while there in October with one 13.5k btu. I do not know how it would go in the summer heat. But I could definitely see how an extra AC if available would be great and worth the cost if only NEEDED just one time.

noslofivoh · 02-23-2016, 10:31 AM

I am in Georgia and wish I would have opted for the 2nd a/c unit. My unit is wired for one so adding isn't a big deal other than ponying up the money. I have camped in Orlando in late July, early August, and the 2nd unit would have been well worth it.

Jerry01 · 02-23-2016, 10:33 AM

I would say getting it pre wired for the second at a minimum. At least u have the option later if you decide against it for now. Also, I would opt for the heat pump on the main AC as well. Jerry

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phillyg · 02-23-2016, 11:22 AM

No brainer for FL. While it's true our ducting was messed up from the factory, there was no doubt in our mind that the one AC couldn't handle FL heat and humidity. FR added a second unit.

CampingGator · 02-23-2016, 11:29 AM

We also live in Florida. What size trailer? We have a Hemisphere, which is the sister to the Heritage Glen. We have the 263RL and have only one air conditioner. Usually we have the air blow in the main living area and let the bedroom cool down more gradually. By bedtime, it is good. We have a fan in the bedroom and often feel cold and turn down the air during the night. We camped last summer in Mississippi when it was 100 degrees out and did fine. Every one is different thought, so maybe you want two, especially if you have a larger unit. One other consideration is if that would put you over 30 amp service. I'm not a guy, so maybe others have more specific details for you.

Oakman · 02-23-2016, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiscampsin

Summer in Florida? IMHO it's a no brainer, get the 2nd AC unit.

Ditto!!

TURBS · 02-23-2016, 11:42 AM

SECOND A/C !

2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"

PhoneDude 8289 · 02-23-2016, 12:15 PM

3rd 4th and fifth that second A/C, money well spent.

whj77372 · 02-23-2016, 12:16 PM

If you plan on spending summers in Florida, the second AC would be
a good option.

dan-nickie · 02-23-2016, 12:20 PM

Get the second AC when you order the motor home. Save some money that way.

arpipeliner · 02-23-2016, 12:20 PM

Get them have it ducted in now if you can. You will need and want the second AC unless you want to sweat.

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aceinspp · 02-23-2016, 12:38 PM

I also 2nd for having 2nd air. Cheaper probably have installed at factory than after. Later RJD

BobHanke · 02-23-2016, 01:08 PM

Especially if you leave pets in your rig while absent, a second A/C would be good protection for them.

john.tucson · 02-23-2016, 01:14 PM

We have a 24' Solera with the 15K and medium to dark full body paint, and removable insulation panels for windows and sky lights. Last summer in Arizona (we visited Yuma) we ended up going to Home Depot for a portable A/C which sits between the front seats and is ducted out the drivers door window as the best our single A/C could do was mid 90's. (And yes we had the roof air and duct work checked.)

OswegoLion · 02-23-2016, 01:22 PM

We have a new 2016 Flagstaff 8329 IKWS.

If you are going to be in a warm area it will make more more comfortable living and sleeping. 1 AC would not keep up.

rvfriendly · 02-23-2016, 01:24 PM

We have 2 air conditioners in our Cardinal. I say get two if it is possible. No regrets. Too many benefits to explain in a sentence.

conceptumator · 02-23-2016, 01:33 PM

From a fellow Floridian.....don't even think about not getting the second unit. You'll only regret it later if you don't. Even if you like it warm I the RV, it's nice to have a backup if one unit goes down. We have the heat pump on our main unit, too, and it takes care of all our heating needs.

CaptnJohn · 02-23-2016, 01:40 PM

If camping during summer in FL sure! We are there Jan/Feb & Mar and do not need it. During summer here in NC we do not use the 5er much ~~ that is the time to get the boat on the Atlantic. I prefer FL in winter and other places during the months school is in session during spring and fall.

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