Sparky242 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Hi I am looking for recommendations for a front bedroom ac unit. Being it will be in the bedroom I would like one that is as quiet as possible. 5er is a 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Thanks for any info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Mini split Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 34 minutes ago, GlennWest said: Mini split Mini Split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted February 24 Author Report Share Posted February 24 Sounds good, is the mini split you have designed for RV use or is just a residential unit and where did you buy it? Does the compressor unit go into a basement compartment? If it goes in a basement compartment, do you have to leave a compartment door open for air circulation? Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Mini splits are not designed for an RV, but can be adapted to fit an RV. If you are going into the front bedroom, you have to have a place to mount the Condenser and compressor. Then you have to mount the evaporator and fan (blower) on a wall in the bedroom and run the wires and refrigerant tubing between the two pieces. Recent developments have made available some ceiling mounted evaporators and fans. This will require cutting holes in the roof. Your best bet for your trailer is to use a regular roof mounted unit. You can run the unit on the other end of the trailer for sleeping to keep the noise down. Mini-Splits Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 Thanks for the in info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 You stated quite as possible. That is mini split. They are. RV units are not quite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 When I had my first fifth wheel, 2011, it had a second stand alone AC in the bedroom. It was not ducked into the system and it was noisy and was on or off only. When I upgraded to a bigger, nicer fifth wheel it was the first thing that I made sure was all ducked into one vent system. I have upgraded once again and now have three ACs all with their own thermostats but all ducked together. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 I like the idea of the Mini split and the cost looks to be the same or less the a roof top unit. Thanks for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 While equipment costs may be close to the same, you need to look at the installation cost. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 Good point Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 mini splits are super easy to install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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