Additional A/C

[nastygts]

2014 BH400

I'm one of those guys that use the ac in the winter at home.

We are currently glamping in the hot Texas heat (96-103) and the current 2 units cannot catch up until the middle of the night. (Thermostats set at 65, interior temps finally reach 67-69) By early afternoon we are gaining interior temps of 78-80. Doors shut. Both shades drawn.

Will our generator support another ac unit? Or would it be possible to wire for shore power only? (Kitchen vent location)

Should we consider larger units and just stick with 2 units?

[TaterColo]

What I have done when we get back from sightseeing and the coach is hot - even with both rooftop AC going is I start the coach and turn on the MAX AC on the dash. Seem to help.


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[nastygts]

Originally Posted by TaterColo

What I have done when we get back from sightseeing and the coach is hot - even with both rooftop AC going is I start the coach and turn on the MAX AC on the dash. Seem to help.


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Is this OK to do with shore power plugged in? I'm asking for future knowledge......T.I.A!

[TaterColo]

I've had no issues.


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[Phil57]

Originally Posted by nastygts

2014 BH400



I'm one of those guys that use the ac in the winter at home.



We are currently glamping in the hot Texas heat (96-103) and the current 2 units cannot catch up until the middle of the night. (Thermostats set at 65, interior temps finally reach 67-69) By early afternoon we are gaining interior temps of 78-80. Doors shut. Both shades drawn.



Will our generator support another ac unit? Or would it be possible to wire for shore power only? (Kitchen vent location)



Should we consider larger units and just stick with 2 units?

It's going to be tough getting it cool it that temp. A couple of questions.
1 Do you have a outside sunshade?
If you do do you have it on the drivers side window and the door?
2 do you have awnings on the exposed windows?
3 do you have insulation in the vents?
4 How about the skylight. I have considered painting it white to help with the heat invasion.
5 Do you have 13,500 AC or 15000?
6 When very hot out we open the main vent to allow the cool air to drop down instead of going through the vents. This is only for older MH as the new ones are different.
As far as I have seen there is not a single answer to cooling the MH. All these things I have done and it helps. I guess if you had 3 AC you would not need to worry about it but I don't so keeping the heat out is very important.

[Motodad]

I just got finished today. Bought some reflectix from Home Depot and made my own shade for the front and drivers side windows. It was 105 in east tx today. My berk is usually around 100 with acs off in my driveway. I checked it at 6pm and it was 87deg. It made a big difference. I have a lot of reflectix left. Where else can I put it to help? I have 2 13550 units and I'm thinking about getting a stand alone AC as well. I will get it to 70 on a 105deg day

[nastygts]

Originally Posted by Phil57

It's going to be tough getting it cool it that temp. A couple of questions.
1 Do you have a outside sunshade? Just the awnings
If you do do you have it on the drivers side window and the door?
2 do you have awnings on the exposed windows? No
3 do you have insulation in the vents? Whatever comes from the factory
4 How about the skylight. I have considered painting it white to help with the heat invasion. I am now considering this
5 Do you have 13,500 AC or 15000? 13,500
6 When very hot out we open the main vent to allow the cool air to drop down instead of going through the vents. This is only for older MH as the new ones are different. Yes, I used the dump vents
As far as I have seen there is not a single answer to cooling the MH. All these things I have done and it helps. I guess if you had 3 AC you would not need to worry about it but I don't so keeping the heat out is very important.

I kept all the sunshades and night shades closed. I am doing my research now as to what films and "blockers" while parked. I now understand why full timers migrate elsewhere during the hot summer months. LOL


We made it back home yesterday evening and parked under covered carport. I left the front unit on with the thermostat set at 73.

Stopped by this afternoon while the temp was 102ish here......walked in.....nice and cool (73). I cant believe how much heat soaks up in these things.


What exactly is the exhaust fan( kitchen area) tied into a separate thermostat used for anyways?

[nastygts]

Originally Posted by Motodad

I just got finished today. Bought some reflectix from Home Depot and made my own shade for the front and drivers side windows. It was 105 in east tx today. My berk is usually around 100 with acs off in my driveway. I checked it at 6pm and it was 87deg. It made a big difference. I have a lot of reflectix left. Where else can I put it to help? I have 2 13550 units and I'm thinking about getting a stand alone AC as well. I will get it to 70 on a 105deg day

I brainstormed this stuff on the drive home. I thought about trimming nicely for the front windows and fabbing up some HD suction cups to hold up as close to the glass as possible.

[Motodad]

I used 9lb magnets. About the size of a watch battery. Glued them to the windows and to the reflectix. Works great. I'm eventually going to make them work on the outside in stead of the inside.

[jmgllt]

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[outloud]

Don't know your size of A/C. But what i did was upgrade the front A/C from a 13,500 to a 15,000 A/C. And in the back is the 13,500. Was in Az. this summer and I could keep it in the cool 78* was very comfortable.

[fredhardy]

I touched base with MagnaShade today. $520 for a Berkshire exterior shade. I've read they do a great job in lowering heat in the rigs.

[nathantoensing]

Just got ours installed this weekend...6.5 weeks to make with the digital print at $975!!! Pricey but well worth it here in Tucson. We noticed the reduction in heat inside the Berk immediately!!!



--Nathan
2016 38a

[5456Mich]

975.00 ! Wow, no wonder the big eyes.

[Phil57]

Originally Posted by fredhardy

I touched base with MagnaShade today. $520 for a Berkshire exterior shade. I've read they do a great job in lowering heat in the rigs.

You heard right. I love ours. So easy to use. Never need a ladder.