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Old 08-26-2019, 07:34 AM   #1
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Adding a second AC unit

When the outside temp gets above 95* the installed AC unit in my 5th wheel simply can't keep up. So in an effort to continue camping during the summer months, I have been considering the installation of a second AC unit in the bedroom of my Rockwood Ultralite.
My initial thought was to upgrade the ducted Mach 3 unit currently installed in the rv with a ducted Mach 5 and then reinstall the Mach 3 unit in the bedroom.
However, one issue that I see with this particular idea is that the roof surface of the bedroom is sloped forward where the bedroom vent is (see pic).
In order for the ac unit to work, I would imagine that the unit will need to be relatively level. Does anyone know if there is a leveling kit available that would level the ac unit and allow it to work in my application?

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Old 08-26-2019, 08:12 AM   #2
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I don't know about turBulence units but I added a 2nd. Domestic unit to my TH which has a superior line up front. Domestic informed me that their units would work at up to a 15° slope. I believe mine was at 12° when level. Another important but of info was that if adding a unit the area where the A/C would sit would need to be reinforced. Domestic states that IF placing the unit where a vent was currently then the roof was probably boxed in already, it was. Adding the second unit was not that hard. I added a new male connection through the exterior wall so that I can use a 10 ga. extension cord for power. I also added a 20 amp receptacle breaker in the new circuit for protection. My 2nd. unit has been wonderful.
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Old 08-26-2019, 09:09 AM   #3
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Many of the Rockwood/Flagstaff units are sold with the 2nd AC option so I am sure the roof will handle the load. Wiring would be the biggest hurdle. With 30 amps you will need a separate breaker box and another 30 amp cord to hook to the pedestal. Another option would be a portable AC unit and vent it out a window. That is what I did with my Forester since at the time there was no option for a 2nd AC.

When I bought my Flagstaff, every one on the dealers lot that was capable of the 50 amp 2nd AC option had one. The option cost was very reasonable. I don't understand why they buy stock units with one AC.
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