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02-19-2014, 12:14 AM
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2nd Air Conditioner
I have a 35ROK on order but didn't order the 2nd air conditioner. Was this a mistake? I'm told I can still add to the order because it isn't built yet. But the specs say there are rails back there for a second unit. Does that mean one can be added later? The first one is ducted and is supposed to send cool air to the back but at 41 ft long that seems like a stretch to do a good job. Any thoughts?
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2015 Sandpiper 35ROK
2018 Cougar 338 RLK
2013 Ford F-350 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
2011 Mustang GT - Tuned and Lethal 475HP
2018 Chrysler Pacifica (hey ya gotta have somethin for mom!)
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02-19-2014, 12:18 AM
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Location: Northern Colorado
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Depends on where you camp as well. Ours is just over 32'. But at times in the middle of summer with the tan exterior I'm glad we opted for the second unit. Wasn't that much over the life of the trailer.
Tom - 2014 8289ws, 2011 Chevy 2500HD
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02-19-2014, 01:28 AM
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Plain Old Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Full Timing in South Louisiana
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Good cheap insurance to have the second one, whether you need it or not. If your camping in the summer, and you have only one, and it decides to quit on you, game over, you're going home or calling the nearest RV place. If you have 2, you have a spare per say and can manage. We've always had 2 on the units that offered it. Well worth losing 100 Lbs of carrying capacity to have the cooling capacity available. In the summer, we almost always use both in the hot, humid Louisiana weather. If they offered 3, I'd have 3.
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Emma-7 / Little John-5 / Iva-1
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2013 Ford F-350 Lariat CC LB PSD
2015 SOB TT - With OC's Awning Poles (#8)
At least in Heaven, RVs will be perfect, and I won't have to keep fixing them.
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02-19-2014, 03:13 AM
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Professional Curmudgeon
Join Date: Sep 2013
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It always costs more to have anything, especially air conditioners, added later. Plus, a unit that long practically demands it.
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02-19-2014, 07:29 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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Considering your investment, go for it. Its a small price to pay for comfort. It will also add to your resale value when you sale..or make it easier to sell.
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02-19-2014, 07:41 AM
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Location: Jefferson County, MO
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Your Sandpiper is 42 feet long with a very high interior ceiling and it has three slideouts, the second A/C should be standard equipment.
Yes, add the 2nd A/C to your order.
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2013 CC Silverback 29RL
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02-19-2014, 08:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Islamorado Fl Keys
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all good info, I live in a 40' 5ther and I knew to buy the add'l a/c.
You don't want the DW sweating in the rig! Your life
will be a lot easier with the 2nd a/c.
Phelpo
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02-19-2014, 09:12 AM
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Location: TEXAS
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It would be smart money spent.....trust me. On our 40 foot motor home we had three a/c units. Yes, we could hang meat and freeze it if needed, but in Texas summer heat we humans sure appreciated that ability to do so.
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02-19-2014, 09:42 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South West PA
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You might want to consider a low profile unit for possible clearance issues, but get the second unit regardless.
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02-19-2014, 09:57 AM
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All good answers! Thanks guys I'm going to add it!
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2015 Sandpiper 35ROK
2018 Cougar 338 RLK
2013 Ford F-350 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
2011 Mustang GT - Tuned and Lethal 475HP
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02-19-2014, 10:04 AM
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Location: Wisconsin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jacketsbum
All good answers! Thanks guys I'm going to add it!
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Good decision!
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02-19-2014, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: West Carrollton, Ohio
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We have a Sierra fifthwheel about same length and the dealer told us we didn't need the second air even though it was set up for one. We called him from the beach. We were roasting. The new second unit went on as soon as we returned home. Well worth giving up the 100 lb carrying capacity as mentioned before.
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02-19-2014, 11:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
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The biggest reason to get it is redundancy.
Having that second AC when one goes bad will make it the best decision you even made.
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02-19-2014, 01:42 PM
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Wow, lot of quick responses! I called the dealer he called the factory, it's been added to the order! Coming off the line March 23. I should have it by end of March!!
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2015 Sandpiper 35ROK
2018 Cougar 338 RLK
2013 Ford F-350 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
2011 Mustang GT - Tuned and Lethal 475HP
2018 Chrysler Pacifica (hey ya gotta have somethin for mom!)
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02-19-2014, 02:43 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: S/E Wisconsin
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If you don't mind sharing, about what is the cost of the second air conditioner when you are ordering a new unit? What size is it?
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02-19-2014, 03:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by my_crib_too
If you don't mind sharing, about what is the cost of the second air conditioner when you are ordering a new unit? What size is it?
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Mine was an additional $850. Depends on your dealer... BTU is 15000
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2015 Sandpiper 35ROK
2018 Cougar 338 RLK
2013 Ford F-350 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
2011 Mustang GT - Tuned and Lethal 475HP
2018 Chrysler Pacifica (hey ya gotta have somethin for mom!)
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02-19-2014, 03:57 PM
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Camper Less Camping
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Best $850 you'll spend on the camper...except when it's time for new tires!
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04-07-2014, 02:04 PM
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Can you turn the second A/C off and run only one at a time?
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04-07-2014, 02:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johndeerefarmer
Can you turn the second A/C off and run only one at a time?
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absolutely...
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04-07-2014, 03:04 PM
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Picked up the new Rv last week with the 2nd AC installed. Haven't had a chance to use it yet. Dealer didn't charge me for the 2nd unit!
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2015 Sandpiper 35ROK
2018 Cougar 338 RLK
2013 Ford F-350 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
2011 Mustang GT - Tuned and Lethal 475HP
2018 Chrysler Pacifica (hey ya gotta have somethin for mom!)
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