Alpine question

[Mikelff]

Chunker, I use a freestanding unit like you in the Texas heat (100+) and it does the trick. I vent it out the side window of our large slide. I have a 15k and 13.5k a/c units like you. One option is to go to a 15k a/c with heat pump and replace the 13.5 unit. Your stand up unit is a MUCH more economical solution if it works for you. I only use the stand up unit if it’s going to be above 93 degrees. In lower temps I take out the portable. The portable really helps to cool the rig down quickly and keep it around 74 inside. Thankfully it’s also a quiet unit that vents moisture/condensation out the vent. I do have a drain hose that I put out the bottom Of the slide but have only seen water drain once on a really humid day. Happy trails.

 

[yzdaddy426]

We have a 2022 alpine 3712 kb front living with 3 ac units it works great in this central California heat during the summers
Highly recommend the 3rd unit

 

[Notanlines]

“Temps in AZ was 212 degrees.”
Yep, and I got 34 mpg towing the fifth wheel!
I just love fat fingers and voice recognition!

 

[flybouy]

I'm "fat finger typist" sufferer myself, but a 212° OAT just makes my blood boil.

 

[wiredgeorge]

“Temps in AZ was 212 degrees.”
Yep, and I got 34 mpg towing the fifth wheel!
I just love fat fingers and voice recognition!

If you used a signature I would know what truck to buy to get 34 mpg! I use a 14.5K BTU portable to augment my 15K Dometic Brisk 2 on the roof. I connect to a pedestal via extension cord as my old Cougar is 30A service. I would recommend if you use a portable to get the highest BTU you can find and use one that has an in and out to the outside as they are supposed to be more efficient. If I camp in triple digit heat in direct sun my roof top will keep my camper in the low 80s and with the portable it will stay below 75F inside. I also suggest tinting windows as the heat from the sun on windows will keep the camper warm in direct sun. I use very dark tint on my windows. Not hard to do.

 

[Peto]

** Note - you would also need to change the dipswitches on Zone 2 AC gateway and the new AC unit ( third AC ) to reflect correct CANBUS configuration...

Hey, who you callin' a dipswitch