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08-22-2010, 10:43 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Troy
Posts: 152
M.O.C. #7406
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2nd air conditioner
If you were buying a new Montana would you get a 2nd A/C? The unit I am looking at doesn't have one but they will install one for $800 . would like to know what you think. jim
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08-22-2010, 10:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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If you have a 50 service in your Monty I would say go for it, a 30 amp service would be at it max, and fuse poping would be a major problem if using both airs, and all your other appliances you normally use.
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Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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08-22-2010, 11:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: corning
Posts: 694
M.O.C. #6635
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If you plan to be where the temps are often over 90 degrees, yes.
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08-22-2010, 11:41 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Livingston
Posts: 431
M.O.C. #9442
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We had one installed (along with a dome satellite) as a condition of sale. We are extremely pleased that we did. Our previous SOB was 30 amps and only had one AC. Having 50 amps and 2 AC's is a great improvement.
Dick and Sharon
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08-22-2010, 12:25 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: rockwall
Posts: 335
M.O.C. #7697
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We live in TX and it gets hot, hot, hot. When we got our Montana last year we made a point of getting the 2nd A/C and have not regretted it for one minute. We can go RVing in 100 degree heat and keep it in the 70s inside the trailer all day long. Go for it.
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08-22-2010, 12:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Siloam Springs
Posts: 2,206
M.O.C. #8890
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We use our bedroom air more than our living room air. If we come in at bedtime it cools the bedroom
in just a few minutes. We have never been sorry for getting the second air.
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08-22-2010, 01:05 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Holly Springs
Posts: 147
M.O.C. #6534
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I have a 2004 2880RL which has 30 amp service. Cooling the unit was so difficult that I added a second air in bedroom. One of the best changes I've ever made. I added another power cord to a second breaker box with two 20 amp breakers. Ran one to second air and the other to the kitchen area. In winter run electric heater on plug in kitchen area. I now have two 30 amp power cords on unit. I bought a 50 amp to two 30 amp y plugs. I basically now 50 amp service. Works great.
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08-22-2010, 02:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Williamston
Posts: 631
M.O.C. #9432
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What model are you looking at? If it's any one of the big daddy floor plans I would absolutely get the 2nd air. Make sure they install a ducted ceiling unit and not a freeblowing unit. Especially if you are looking at a side aisle camper.
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08-22-2010, 02:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: sioux falls
Posts: 1,835
M.O.C. #2121
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Another benefit of having a second A/C is that you can run the bedroom unit while watching TV in the LR to cut down on A/C blower noise.
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08-22-2010, 03:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
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Go for it, $800 sounds like a bargain, cost me over a thousand to have the second unit added, but haven't regretted it as we just came back from the Outer Banks (Cape Hatteras area) and temps we in the mid 90s with near 100% humidity and with the two units we kept the unit in the lowers 70s.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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08-22-2010, 07:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,783
M.O.C. #10246
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Warm or hot climate? Second A/C is the way to go.
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08-23-2010, 05:24 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brandon
Posts: 347
M.O.C. #179
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A very good investment. I camped in Texas last summer. First campground only had 30 amp so only one a/c could run. Lowest it got inside was 82. Next campground had 50amp so I was able to run both a/c units. Then it stayed in low 70's and very plesant. The best 800 bucks you will spend.
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08-23-2010, 06:03 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Farmingdale
Posts: 16
M.O.C. #10152
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Just came back from Fort Wilderness in Disney. Florida is having one of the hottest summers in decades. We did not have one day in 2 weeks where the temperature was below 95 dgrees. We have 2 a/c's in our Alpine and kept the inside real cool. I replaced the screen door with plexiglass and it got so cool inside that the plexiglass would constantly fog up. I would definately go for 2 a/c's
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08-23-2010, 11:27 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 244
M.O.C. #6587
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I agree with the consensus. We only have one on our current trailer but we will definately add the 2nd A/C when we trade.
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08-23-2010, 04:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
Posts: 2,156
M.O.C. #6920
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Jim and Deb, try to negotiate the A/C install as part of the deal. We did and they accepted on our 2008. We got the Carrier low model but I believe they are not made anymore. It was 7 1/2 inches high. The Dometic line is 9 1/2 high which is fine. If your unit is pre wired and also thermostat set, it would be a no brainer to install. The unit is a bottom and an upper unit (roof). Go for it!! Good luck.
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09-04-2010, 03:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Olahoma City
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #6054
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I had another full size installed when I purchased my unit a couple years ago. I have not regreted it one bit. I am a 50amp unit and run both of them at the same time with no electrical problem.
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09-04-2010, 03:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tonawanda
Posts: 551
M.O.C. #3662
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I wouldn't be without one
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09-04-2010, 05:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Rapid City
Posts: 739
M.O.C. #77
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Me too. I am in Phoenix, Arizona, until next Thursday to do our 6-month medical checks. It reached 108 today and tomorrow is forcasted for 107. I keep the BR AC on constant run. I set the LR AC on 75 so that it cycles on and off. With this setup we didn't go over 80 inside.
It was so hot that our 8 lb chihuahua (who thinks he's a great dane) didn't even want to chase the rabbits around here. Now that is HOT!
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09-04-2010, 06:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Kelowna
Posts: 1,475
M.O.C. #6237
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We installed the second A/C after the first year. Like stated when watching TV we use the bedroom one or if it is really hot we run both. When our daughter is with us at night we run the bedroom one as she is always cold and uses 4 or 5 blankets. We got it on sale so we had it installed and are very glad we did.
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09-05-2010, 06:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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Also, one of my main considerations was the possibility of needing a backup. We have had our main go down on us twice. Once by freezing up (and yes I know how to prevent that now) and once by a thermostat glitch. Without the 2nd A/C available for backup, the 3400 would have been uninhabitable...
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