VA-Apraisr
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Was looking into this as an option for my boondock camping in my 28' Class C 4x4. I was thinking about using the bedroom vent as a location to mount this 12v unit as a secondary a/c source. I don't want to give up my normal 110v system that I normally run using the generator.
My thoughts were use it only at nighttime to keep the bedroom cool, if needed. I've already got 200amp hour lithium batteries and would need to install an additional 270amp hour batteries to give me at least 10-14 hours of battery life (assuming 30amps used per hour). This would eliminate the generator noise as well as noise-restrictions in many campgrounds for running a generator from 10pm-6am. Is anyone currently using this system or planning on it?
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bobndot
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FYi - Did you see this link ? It covers the 1000 and 2000 units.
Info worth reading with power consumption breakdown.
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VA-Apraisr
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Thanks for this thread, however, it's about 3 years old so some of the comments are dated. Still doing my research and deciding if it's worth the extra $5k for me to add this to the unit.....but......I think the ability to run it in the back half of the RV is a bonus for sure. Keeping my generator a/c setup is most important, so, this would be a stand-alone system using just solar/battery power and think it will become a sought-after feature in the very near future.
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VA-Apraisr
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![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
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bobndot
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For boondocking, It sounds like a good idea to me.
Seems popular in the class B’s.
Maybe hanging a curtain from a ceiling track could possibly create a smaller space to cool if need be.
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VA-Apraisr
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Well, taking the plunge and ordered one more BattleBorn 100amp lithium battery to have a total of 300amp hours and the Dometic RTX2000 a/c unit which requires only 180amp hours minimum to operate. I'll provide an update once installed and used to continue the asked/answered benefit of this GREAT SITE!
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![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/cool.gif "cool") . Thanks VA- Will be looking forward to hear. Good luck !
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VA-Apraisr
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July 2, 2023 UPDATE:
Well, installed unit in bedroom vent area which I had to enlarge about 4" wide by 19" length. Not a complicated process if I can do it, but, careful cutting the ceiling for hidden wires. Attached a 12v battery to it just to try it out today and make sure it's functioning.
It started right up and I could not believe how quiet it runs.....it's actually quieter than my bathroom vent fan! And today is very hot; it's 90 degrees out with heat index of 105, yet it quickly cooled the bedroom area and within 15 minutes I was sitting on my couch and feeling the cool area swirling around in my 28' C.
I've yet to run the hard wiring through the ceiling and down to the wire chase along the floor to the additional batteries (this week for sure), but, my first impression is a big WOW! Once completed, I'll take a 1-2 day trip and try it on a hot beach and see if I need more solar panels to keep up with battery demand.
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bobndot
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Sounds great , good luck with the install.
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pnichols
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I'm curious - was it due purely to the bedroom area size you needed to cool that caused you to choose the RTX2000 instead of the RTX1000?
The RTX2000 draws 2000 watts and the RTX1000 draws only 1200 watts (4092 BTU capacity), so it seems as if the RTX1000 is close to the capacity of the common 5000 BTU house window A/C - which is probably used in a lot of bedrooms.
2005 E450 Itasca 24V Class C
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