Ducted Air

[PharmGeek]

I had 30amp only at Top Sail in mid May this year on my 30' bunkhouse...the 15K BTU AC unit pretty much had to run most of the time to get temp to 72-74 degrees, even with all awnings deployed (including streetside)...temps were not yet in the 90's at that point...no way jose, ya need two if you plan on camping in FL...esp once temps are upper 80's and above...now 80's and 90's back in my home town in VA are much more comfortable...never needed AC in our own home hardly growing up..fan in my window

[Hibby]

My new 2015 will have ducted air and 2 A/C units...


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[RVDreamer]

My new 2015 27FB Serenity will have ducted air and 2 A/C units as well. The ducted air change for 2015 has no impact on the 2nd A/C option.

[Tater]

Thanks. I was wondering if it would be ducted. Two units are a good thing to have. Congratulations on your new A/Ss.

[overlander63]

Two a/c's are good with ducted air. You can run the one furthest away from you, and still get the cool air through the ducts. If it does get too warm, you can crank up the second one.

[Msmoto]

As noted, one A/C in southern climates during intense summer heat is not adequate. My 2009 27FB had this problem. And the new system has two vents into the bathroom as was pointed out by Overlander.
What I have done is program the rear unit to go on at 8AM, off at 11PM. Thus, during the night only the front unit comes on, even quieter this way.


Ms Tommie Lauer
Greensboro, NC
2015 Serenity 30 RB

[xrvr]

From my experience, 72 degrees is an unrealistic figure. After all this is an RV. A low of 78 is a dream but can be achieved. Using a fan helps. We have always been able to maintain 78 or 80 , which is comfortable with the use of a fan. Even 82 can be okay with a fan. Jim

[xrvr]

Also a trailer is not a normal house, and one cannot expect it to cool or heat like one. Jim

[rodsterinfl]

Been camping all week and played with the air. For the first time with some careful monitoring, I was able to run the AC on low without a freeze up; however I did have to make adjustments. I noted that the rear of the trailer got warmer as some have posted here- never had that running it on high. I redirected the air and it corrected that but what is nice is lower noise level. I am running the thermostat at just past halfway point[ATTACH]216113[/

[lsbrodsky]

I am going to rationalize here. After all this, it sounds like ducted air is a nice feature if you are in the market for a new trailer, but it is not compelling enough to sell an existing trailer just to buy a new one. We do not camp in the hot summer months simply because sitting outside, an integral part of the camping experience, is just uncomfortable. We do not want to hide in an air-conditioned aluminum tube. Our AC is to make sure it is cool enough for sleeping.
Larry

[Tater]

Unlike others, we run our a/c pretty much continually in the summer. 80 degrees would never work for us. We like the trailer cool. In winter freezing weather we set the furnace at 63. We run the front unit at 75 and low fan all night and the rear unit at 67 and it cycles on and off. I like the 2 unit ducted plan but what I have in my 12 keeps us comfortable and cozy year round.

[m.hony]

I won't be getting a new trailer- ever- unless something drastic happens like a tree falling through my 2013...
Then I might still get a 2013 or 2014 Classic because I like the hickory wood. The 2015 with ducted air has less storage and cherry wood.


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[PharmGeek]

We like hot summer camping if we have access to swimming - just stay in water!!

And escape back to trailer for food - naps - and sleeping

[Nelson428]

I ordered my 2015 Classic this week. I was not a big fan of the cherry but after I saw the pictures I decided to go ahead and place the order. I should take delivery early-mid October. I debated and decided to take my chances waiting till I return from the Yukon in mid September to purchase a 2014, however, the one I was holding out for sold last week. So, I choose the 2015. I guess I can posts some of the pictures, however I don't think the factory has released the info yet. After studying the info they sent, I'm glad I waited for the redesign of the 2015. I rather like it.


J Nelson Thornton

[PharmGeek]

Looks nice!!

[Nelson428]

I thought so as well, I am purchasing from Foley same place you got yours. I have been reading all your post. Looks like Canopener is the major local event.


J Nelson Thornton

[PharmGeek]

There are a couple rally's over in GA in spring and fall as I recall as well - keep us up - hope to see your beautiful camper at the rally

[Nelson428]

Thanks, I'm new to Airstream, but an avid camper/traveler for many years. You will have to check out my Yukon / Alaska 2015 trip i will try to start posting pictures next week.


Nelson

[Nelson428]

I will check them out Georgia is a beautiful state.


Nelson

[Nelson428]

Opps that Yukon / Alaska 2014


Nelson