09-01-2013, 11:06 AM
Boonton JimAir Conditioner Suggestions
I've been spending a fair amount of time on the roof of my 1985 25' Regal recently as I have replaced the two roof vents and added a satellite dish/antenna combo. I plan on recoating the roof as it appears to be overdue although there are no apparent leaks.
My air conditioner does not blow cold air. It is a Dometic 135RA that apparently draws 15.3 amps at full load. The compressor runs and the fan blows but I don't get any cold air. Being that it's 28 years old it makes sense to me to replace it with a new more efficient model rather than to repair it.
My questions:
1. I only have one roof unit, is 13,500 btu adequate or should I opt for a 15,000 btu unit?
2. The coach has a propane furnace. Does it make sense to spend the few extra dollars for a heat strip?
Thanks for any help.
09-01-2013, 01:59 PM
wally povajnukquote:
Originally posted by Boonton Jim:
I've been spending a fair amount of time on the roof of my 1985 25' Regal recently as I have replaced the two roof vents and added a satellite dish/antenna combo. I plan on recoating the roof as it appears to be overdue although there are no apparent leaks.
My air conditioner does not blow cold air. It is a Dometic 135RA that apparently draws 15.3 amps at full load. The compressor runs and the fan blows but I don't get any cold air. Being that it's 28 years old it makes sense to me to replace it with a new more efficient model rather than to repair it.
My questions:
1. I only have one roof unit, is 13,500 btu adequate or should I opt for a 15,000 btu unit?
2. The coach has a propane furnace. Does it make sense to spend the few extra dollars for a heat strip?
Thanks for any help.
Jim,through my experience on many day to day things I found many times it is cheaper on the long run to get quotes from at least 2 sources from professionals, giving one an option of perhaps giving it a try oneself.its cheaper on the long run to swallow ones pride.wally proud owner of 34ft monarch-van-isle
09-01-2013, 04:51 PM
RustyMy 13,500 BTU Dometic Penguin II (with heat strip) cools adequately, but I shut the doors to the BR and Bath.
I wish now I had foregone the heat strip, as the unit is too loud, so I use small space heaters; I could have gotten 15,000 BTU cooling without the strip..
Rusty
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11-05-2016, 08:15 PM
Mike/Cindi Wonce again, trolling for old subjects...
Latest recommendations for replacing older air conditioners (only if needed of course..) brands, capacities,roof or basement, heat strips needed or not, etc.. ?