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Originally Posted by Dave W
We added a Dometic Penguin 13.5K Btu low profile unit to ours. It's not ducted since I couldn't see any way to do that without pulling the ceiling down or installing a different thermostat to control both. With that said, it will actually cool the entire trailer alone in a not too scorching a day - recall that cooled air 'falls' and that a/c is right at the stairwell and that air tumbles down into the LR/kitchen . I also added the optional heat strip for those chilly mornings. My DW is happy about that.
One thing to take into consideration when you add one of these a/c units to the front - it adds considerable height. I started at a measured 12'11" after some suspension upgrades. The trailer is now right at the 'magic' number of 13'6" over the a/c which is now the high point.
Noise - on low, it's not too bad but quieter then the main 15K Btu unit. On high speed - well let's say that any RV a/c that close wont be a good way for a restful night
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Dave, there is a noise solution that I use but you loose your “dump” vent. It puts all of your a/c into your duct work. I found it helps to cool the entire rig better and cuts down a lot of noise. It includes a washable filter. Check them out.
https://wackoproducts.com/contact/