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Speedhitch · RV-Dreams Family Member

Dallas RV show HO Hum

D and J · RV-Dreams Family Member

Hot air rises, and cold air sinks.

Why would anyone install AC ducting anywhere other than the roof???

bjoyce · RV-Dreams Family Member

Both Winnebago and Alfa Se Ya push it as better, but why don't the high end RVs use basement air? It does provide a visual advantage with a cleaner roof line, but then everyone puts a satellite dish up on the roof anyway and that goes away. People who want to use solar power like basement air because they have more room for solar panels, but less room for extra batteries since they have less basement space. The basement air I have seen used is 27,000 BTUs with a switch to only run as a 13,500 BTUs on 30AMP. I have two roof heat pumps that are rated 15,000 BTUs each and BTUs are what matters, not placement.

Speedhitch · RV-Dreams Family Member

They said it was easier to service?? I think I will stick to my roof air unless someone comes up with a reason to change over.

Joe and Sherri

Dennie and Dottie Beaman · RV-Dreams Community Member

The show in Denver earlier this year was'nt as good as it had been either, mostly entree level and mid size 5th wheels which is what we look at. A number of brands not present, I think the economic slow down could be having an impact.

Rodeworthy · RV-Dreams Community Member

I had an opportunity to tour a new Cedar Creek here in our current location -Riverside RV Park near Pt Charlotte, FL. Very nice layout with side bath. What caught my eye was the La-Z-Boy recliners in the unit. The owner said they came with it. Not sure if that was a dealer or manufacturer decision but they are identical to the pair I have on order. Did you see La-Z-Boy recliners at the Dallas show? The wood blinds looked good but were very dark and I would not want to clean them.

Don't believe I would care to have my A/C unit under the floor. Doubletree attempted to relocate the bedroom air unit directly in front of the living room air early in 2007. (They use ductwork to channel the air to multiple outlets in the trailer.) That only lasted for a few units. Now they are back where they used to be. I believe there is a reason for them to be on the roof and positioned where they are. That is where they work the best.

It is always fun to look at the new units but I spent 5 years doing that before we bought one so I didn't bother to go to the Tampa show when the opportunity came up -I just can't face another RV show just yet :)

Rodeworthy

Speedhitch · RV-Dreams Family Member

Rodeworthy, I too was wondering about the blinds and if they would take a lot of care??? Oh well I just liked the look....More like a stix and bricks decor...a little homey looking. Seems like so many of the RV we have gone in have a Camper appearance...? I like the warm feeling in some....you know with the fireplace going and the lighting not so bright. Your going to live in one might as well have a comfort level. I guess I'll keep mine it is paid for and that makes it real comfy.