Posted 2014-10-14 6:44 AM (#161142) Subject: Living Quarters A/C
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Looking at living quarters horse trailer options there is an option for "ducted A/C". I've stayed in a trailer w/o the ducted A/C. It was kind of loud and blew the air right into the bed area. So is ducted A/C really worth the extra cost? For those with slide outs does the trailer have to be completely level for it to operate? Just thinking that most campsites are not likely to be level. How about dual jacks on an 8'wide 11'SW is that necessary to reduce sway when parked? Thoughts on upgrading propane tanks to 40# instead of 20#? Thanks for any insight.
Posted 2014-10-14 8:29 AM (#161145 - in reply to #161142) Subject: RE: Living Quarters A/C
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Posts: 259 Location: Topeka Ks
In my opinion the ducted is worth the extra dough. The slides need to be very close to level before operating. I would also get the dual jacks for leveling and sway. One thing about the 20lb bottle is you can exchange it 24/7, you have to get the 40's filled.Don't you love how I spent your money?Jg
Posted 2014-10-14 9:14 AM (#161146 - in reply to #161142) Subject: RE: Living Quarters A/C
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Posts: 47 Location: South Dakota
I have ducted AC and wouldn't have anything but. Some of the other styles don't have a thermostat so its either on or off. I have 2 propane tanks on my trailer, one 20 and one 40. Its just the way it fits in the front is the reasoning for having one of each. I also have a 12 foot slide out. I do my best to have it level when I put it out but even when parked at home and the slide is in I still try to level it because its better for the refrigerator.
Posted 2014-10-14 6:02 PM (#161152 - in reply to #161142) Subject: RE: Living Quarters A/C
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Posts: 218 Location: Ohio
Ducted AC is great but the best thing on your list is the dual jacks. Would not be without mine. Our trailer is 37 ft long and I just don't think they are very stable with a single. As for the bigger propane tanks, I was going to go that route but have found that it is much easier to carry a couple extra 20lb tanks and just change them when I need to. As has already been said, if you run out, you can swap out a 20lb tank everywhere, anything bigger you have to find a place to fill them and then you have to lug those things back and hook them up. My wife can do the 20's with ease, 30-40, not so much. As for the slide out, it is best to have your trailer mostly level for a number of reasons but it does not have to be perfect. I have had ours out when I was coupling back up to the truck and it retracted without any difficulty while not level front to back.
Posted 2014-10-16 9:46 AM (#161176 - in reply to #161142) Subject: RE: Living Quarters A/C
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Posts: 560 Location: Mena, AR
On the ducted A/C you can open the "sliders" on the main unit and it will decrease the amount of air being blown into the bed area. The vents in the bed area should be able to open and close along with rotating to make the air flow suit you. Yes on the ducted A/C. You can get a thermostat for the other types, but I have not seen it done very often. I like the bigger propane bottles because the don't have to be filled as often and I have no problem moving them around. Dual jack are nice. Never had a slide, but they sure do add a lot of room.
Posted 2014-10-17 4:47 PM (#161192 - in reply to #161142) Subject: RE: Living Quarters A/C
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Posts: 656 Location: Rayne, LA
I agree ducted a/c, 20 lb propane, pretty close to level for the slide ( or experience told me you will blow a fuse ). I have dual electric jacks and center hydraulic that I like.
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