I put in the duotherm heat pump, which puts out 15k of cooling and 12.5K of
heating. Pluses, higher cooling. Negatives... slightly noisier, and wont heat
unless outside temp is 40+. The penguin is a little quieter and sits down a
little lower. Don't know if this makes any difference in anything, mileage,
style etc. just my .02c.
al
> 'Lo All,
>
> Majordomo says I'm back. Will be using my daughter's computer in
> Stockbridge, GA for a few days before dropping off again.
>
> Before coming up here, I removed the A/C from the coach to give it a good
> cleaning & lubrication, etc. While pretty dirty, it shows no signs of ever
> leaking anything or of having been repaired. The fans motor has no oil
> fittings & is TOO difficult to remove, so I left it with a little play in the
> bearings. Reassembled with all the air leaks sealed, it runs great -- at lot
> quieter on 2 sawhorses than on the roof!
>
> But, the more I think about the trip back from Alaska in July or August, the
> more I think while I've got the thing off, I'll just replace it. The big Q
> is with what.
>
> I saw the new Carrier 13,500 btu unit at the Tampa RV show. It looks like a
> good design, is light weight, and has nice features like a "shower" you can
> stand under, and oscillating vanes. But it's about the height & size of the
> standard Colemans & Duotherms. At about $600 with heat strip, its price
> sounds good. Carrier should know what they're doing.
>
> But, I really like the lower profile of the Duotherm Penguin which I can get
> for only about $35 more.
>
> Does anyone know anything good or bad about either of those? Or really
> important biases for another model?
>
> I'll probably place an order tomorrow, so thanks for your help.
>
> Ken Henderson
> 76 X-Birchaven
heating. Pluses, higher cooling. Negatives... slightly noisier, and wont heat
unless outside temp is 40+. The penguin is a little quieter and sits down a
little lower. Don't know if this makes any difference in anything, mileage,
style etc. just my .02c.
al
> 'Lo All,
>
> Majordomo says I'm back. Will be using my daughter's computer in
> Stockbridge, GA for a few days before dropping off again.
>
> Before coming up here, I removed the A/C from the coach to give it a good
> cleaning & lubrication, etc. While pretty dirty, it shows no signs of ever
> leaking anything or of having been repaired. The fans motor has no oil
> fittings & is TOO difficult to remove, so I left it with a little play in the
> bearings. Reassembled with all the air leaks sealed, it runs great -- at lot
> quieter on 2 sawhorses than on the roof!
>
> But, the more I think about the trip back from Alaska in July or August, the
> more I think while I've got the thing off, I'll just replace it. The big Q
> is with what.
>
> I saw the new Carrier 13,500 btu unit at the Tampa RV show. It looks like a
> good design, is light weight, and has nice features like a "shower" you can
> stand under, and oscillating vanes. But it's about the height & size of the
> standard Colemans & Duotherms. At about $600 with heat strip, its price
> sounds good. Carrier should know what they're doing.
>
> But, I really like the lower profile of the Duotherm Penguin which I can get
> for only about $35 more.
>
> Does anyone know anything good or bad about either of those? Or really
> important biases for another model?
>
> I'll probably place an order tomorrow, so thanks for your help.
>
> Ken Henderson
> 76 X-Birchaven
