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#1
Charlie,

Thanks for this info.  I was just thinking of this the other day.  I'm still on the 2" original hitch with the added side bolts that Don sent me.  After 11 years now, just want to be ready in case I need to make a change and this is a big help.

Doug
#2
News and Announcement / Re: ACF
December 30, 2023, 10:24:03 PM
Still here and breathing!  Hope all had a great Christmas and Happy New Year!
#3
After our first night with the new A/C I can confirm everything Merlin said about the RecPro systems.  The difference over our Dometic Penguin II is amazing.  My wife said she had her best night's sleep ever in the camper and so did I.  It is quiet, cools really well and the remote is an added bonus!

Taking a sound measurement about 2 feet below the unit; the Dometic was 74dB on low fan and the RecPro is 62dB from the same location.  HUGE difference.

I would highly recommend this unit if you are tired of a noisy A/C.
#4
Yesterday, I replaced the Dometic Penguin 2 A/C on my 21BHS with the RECPro AC3800, the higher profile 15KBTU A/C and heat pump.  All I can say is that thing is AMAZING.  We can't believe how quiet it is compared to the Dometic.  We can hold a normal conversation inside without a problem and it cools and heats great. We went with the higher profile model instead of the low profile simply because of the plenum design.  The high profile unit only directs the air to the front and back, nothing to the sides.  My wife HATES sitting at the table or standing at the kitchen counter and having the air from the A/C hitting her.  It is amazing how evenly the A/C cools the camper down.

Install was not bad at all.  Getting the unit on the roof was my biggest question.  My younger neighbor came over to help.  He lifted the box to see how heavy it was and said, "Do you mind if I just take it up myself?"  I looked at him like he was nuts but told him to have at it.  He threw that box on his shoulder and climbed right up the ladder.  Told my wife, "Well, that was easy."  Very humbling!  :D

Merlin, thanks for the feedback on your purchase.  It was what clinched our decision to make the purchase and we are very happy with it.

Doug
#5
That's great. Thank you! We're pretty much sold in it. We've been camping since Labor Day and the Penguin II has been freezing up a bit and has leaked condensate due to a small crack in a housing cover that I was able to repair. Between that and the constant noise; we're ready for something quieter. Thanks again!
#6
Thanks!
#7
One more question; I hope you don't mind. Given that the A/C is turned on using the remote vice a physical switch that maintains its position,what happens to the A/C if the power goes out and then comes back on? In other words, if I leave the camper on a hot day with the A/C on and while I am gone the power goes out and is restored, will the A/C turn back on or will it remain off until I turn jt back on with the remote? Id hate to come back to a hot camper just because the power momentarily went out.

Thanks!
#8
Thanks! Enjoy your trip.
#9
Quote from: Merlin on September 03, 2023, 12:28:04 AMQuick note.....the vents can't be completely closed tightly.

This leads to a quick question.  On our 21BHS, the AC unit is between the kitchen on one side and the dinette slide out on the other.  Can the side vents be closed enough to stop cold air from blowing onto someone working at the kitchen counter as well as stop cold air from flowing onto the dinette when eating? 

Thanks!

Doug
#10
A quick question; does the inside cover have 4 outlets, 2 pointing front and back and another 2 side to side?  If so, can you adjust and close all four outlets?  Also, it appears as though the filter is in the middle between the outlets.  Is this correct?

Glad to hear the heat pump is working as well.  My wife and I talked about it today and we will probably be ordering the 13.5K low profile AC/heat pump as well.  We are both tired of the noisy Dometic Penguin 2.

Enjoy your trip!

Doug
#11
Sounds great.  Thanks for the update!
#12
Trip Report/Photos / Re: 2023 Season
August 28, 2023, 07:42:03 PM
Quote from: Merlin on August 26, 2023, 11:06:15 PMNow if I could just figure out how to post photos? 

I upload them to IMGUR.COM and then use the links provided there for forums.
#13
Sounds great so far.  Thanks and enjoy your trip!

Doug
#14
Keep us posted on how the AC works during your trip.  Enjoy!
#15
Trip Report/Photos / Re: 2023 Season
August 18, 2023, 08:42:37 PM
ENJOY and keep us posted!  Hoping that new AC works well for you.