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Old 10-30-2015, 03:55 PM   #1
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height of unit

specs say 12'3". I assume that is to top of the main ac unit?

If you add the second a/c how much taller does it get?

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Old 10-30-2015, 03:56 PM   #2
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High profile a/c is 13"
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Old 10-30-2015, 03:58 PM   #3
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I have a 12' 3" tall 5th wheel " highest point".
I'm installing a high profile a/c on it.
Will come in about 13' 4"
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Thanks very much!
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Old 10-30-2015, 03:59 PM   #5
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What camper do u have?
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Old 10-30-2015, 04:00 PM   #6
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At the moment Columbus 295rl. I am going back to a 1/2 ton truck and need a smaller fiver. Wildcat is slightly heavy but has good features
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Old 10-30-2015, 04:01 PM   #7
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I have a columbus 320rs.
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Old 10-30-2015, 04:02 PM   #8
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So that 12' 3" height is the highest point of your columbus.
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Old 10-30-2015, 04:03 PM   #9
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I like my Columbus fine. Its just too heavy for a half ton truck, also a little longer than I need.

Your dimensions are for high profile bedroom units? A low profile shouldn't be more than 8 or 9"?
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Old 10-30-2015, 04:04 PM   #10
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I like my Columbus fine. Its just too heavy for a half ton truck, also a little longer than I need.

Your dimensions are for high profile bedroom units? A low profile shouldn't be more than 8 or 9"?
I believe a lo pro is 4" shorter.
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So that 12' 3" height is the highest point of your columbus.
No, my Columbus is 13'7 with the second a/c.

I was asking about the Wildcat which shows 12'3"
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No, my Columbus is 13'7 with the second a/c.

I was asking about the Wildcat which shows 12'3"
What year is your columbus?
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Old 10-30-2015, 04:40 PM   #13
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My Wildcat with low profile front A/C is 13ft 6in. You should measure when connected to truck and airbags set for usual travel psi.
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camperboy, you say that your current Columbus is too heavy for a 1/2 ton truck, and the Wildcat is slightly heavier than the Columbus. Am I missing something?
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I think he said Wildcat is slightly heavy for a half ton. Not heavier than a Columbus. Depending on the floor plan chosen, I agree with the half ton comment.
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I think he said Wildcat is slightly heavy for a half ton. Not heavier than a Columbus. Depending on the floor plan chosen, I agree with the half ton comment.
Yep you are right. I had to read it several times before it sank in.
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Old 10-31-2015, 08:16 AM   #17
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What year is your columbus?
2015 model year. For this year they went to a taller bedroom a/c. They said the low profile unit was too loud
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Old 10-31-2015, 08:18 AM   #18
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My Wildcat with low profile front A/C is 13ft 6in. You should measure when connected to truck and airbags set for usual travel psi.
If the Wildcat is 12'3" sitting level then how does adding a low profile a/c change your height by 15"? A low profile unit should be around 8 to 9" so you should be around 13' even.
Is your rig sitting nose high?
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my 2015 Wildcat 317RL is listed at 12'6", with my optional low profile AC it is 13'4", I measured and confirmed such.
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Old 10-31-2015, 09:52 AM   #20
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my 2015 Wildcat 317RL is listed at 12'6", with my optional low profile AC it is 13'4", I measured and confirmed such.
Gotcha. I as looking at the mid profile units.

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