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Originally Posted by flybouy
Let me address these separately.
Tankless hot water heater - would be several $k upcharge, use a LOT more propane and water. If you are willing to spend the extra money for it then by all means have one installed.
Split system? Requires a separate air handler and compressor that are connected via refrigeration lines. The install time would be MUCH longer, require a certified HVAC technician and more wires and power. A split system would only work on ac current so it would have to have shore power or a generator to operate. Totally impractical for those reasons much less having long runs of refrigerant lines bagning around taking up space and leaking, and the additional weight and space requirements.
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Point of disagreement. First, the on-demand water heater need not cost THOUSANDS of dollars. If you check Amazon, there are lots of them including the Girard that are less than $500; about in the range of a new Suburban or Dometic any dual heating RV hot water heater. I think the less expensive ones are not used as most all are propane only AND most have very very poor quality control.
Second point: It takes no brains to install a mini-split. I put the one in my office in and it was kind of easy. Was in kit form with lines and what not already in the kit. Had to pull a dedicated power line from my box. Problem with a mini-split on a camper is: WHERE TO PUT THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE assemblies? I don't have much wall space inside but the compressor part would have to be fabbed onto the rear (reinforced) bumper. Bumper pulls sometimes put them up front. It would only make sense if it were a dual zone unit so this would complicate things if not done at the factory so plumbing and wiring could be run through walls. I have seen mini-splits on campers and it just isn't that big a deal and I do agree they are far more effective than my ol' Brisk II on the roof.
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