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07-19-2015, 05:22 PM
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Always on but leave it at 75. If we were to turn it off it'd be close to 100 when we got back. I want to walk in and say ahhh not WTF it's hot in here. It would take to long to cool down. Plus, I don't handle the heat like I used to.
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07-20-2015, 06:46 AM
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If you are using a portable generator, is there a certain setting you should use for your air?
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07-20-2015, 07:49 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TSB
If you are using a portable generator, is there a certain setting you should use for your air?
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This is a whole different topic.
Just as I would never even think of leaving a campfire burning when I am not there to monitor it; I would not leave my generator running with no one there to monitor it.
I am sure you will get other opinions.
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07-20-2015, 08:23 AM
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I wouldn't leave my generator running while gone. Will be camping with no power for a week. And if the weather gets hot I was wondering if there is a certain setting the air needs to be on.
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07-20-2015, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Eastlake, Ohio
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We have our trailer stationary and leave the air conditioner on during the week but its set at 85 while we are away. Reason being we don't need it getting 100 in the trailer and wreaking havoc on our electronics and I think its overall good for the interior. I know trailers on the lot of dealers aren't all plugged in so I guess its up to owner. Maybe a waste but I haven't had any issues leaving it on while we are away...
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07-20-2015, 09:05 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
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Yes. leave it on all day because Texas heat is a bear. I have a toyhauler, which means I spend most the days out riding and when I get back I don't want to wait on the AC to cool things down, but my main reason for leaving it running are for my furry kids.
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07-20-2015, 10:04 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 925
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Herk7769
This is a whole different topic.
Just as I would never even think of leaving a campfire burning when I am not there to monitor it; I would not leave my generator running with no one there to monitor it.
I am sure you will get other opinions.
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The fire I understand but why not the generator? Do you unplug your trailer when you go out?
I installed the generator so I could run the AC when I go out and have to leave my girl behind, a 70 pound chocolate lab. Won't really need it for anything else.
Jim
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07-20-2015, 10:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Alberta - East of the Rockies, West of the Rest
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Leave it on - but when everybody has their AC on in the afternoon the CG voltage can drop down to unsafe levels as we experienced last year. Our surge guard shut the power off, the neighbors didn't have one and both their AC's fried.
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07-20-2015, 10:39 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kandl
CG we stayed at earlier this summer had this in their rules/regs:
"A/C units are not to be running when unit is vacant." 
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I guess in Wild Rose Country you need to hog tie the Coleman to prevent it from running around the Camp... 
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07-20-2015, 12:02 PM
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Sorry. ...I am trying to delete but I can't get it done. Feel free to delete my posts. Didn't mean to post in the wrong spot!!!
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07-20-2015, 12:25 PM
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Location: Clarksville Va.
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Originally Posted by HSVBamaBob
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This really is not a bad idea, Remember that all an a/c is a big dehumidifier. If you can keep the humidity down you can set your a/c temp a lot higher and still feel cool inside. Your system would cycle alot more by removing the humidity. Smart move Bob, hence less power used for the CG and the green people.... 
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07-20-2015, 02:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kandl
CG we stayed at earlier this summer had this in their rules/regs:
"A/C units are not to be running when unit is vacant."
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Where was this at?
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07-20-2015, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TL474
You can hang a ham in my rig any time of the day!!!
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That's funny
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07-20-2015, 07:19 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gljurczyk
This really is not a bad idea, Remember that all an a/c is a big dehumidifier. If you can keep the humidity down you can set your a/c temp a lot higher and still feel cool inside. Your system would cycle alot more by removing the humidity. Smart move Bob, hence less power used for the CG and the green people.... |
Power to the 'green' people -- right on! 
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07-20-2015, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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I leave my AC on just as I would when at home. If you leave it off while gone the RV gets hot and it takes a longer time to cool back down.
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07-21-2015, 06:27 AM
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FR3 Grampy
Join Date: Aug 2013
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As you will see, the temp inside will rise dramatically, spoiling many item that are in the cupboards like bread... Butter. I'd keep my ac on but not at the comfort level. Just enough to keep the inside from turning into an oven.
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07-21-2015, 06:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Connecticut
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we do, we just got home from williamsburg, VA were the heat index was over 100, we left it on all day and night.
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