Carrier vs Duo Therm A/C

[Eric Johnson]

Hello Alan,
I replaced the two original Dometics on our coach with two Dometic Model 595's
in August
2004. Units were installed by Camping World. Camping World typically has a
sales
promotion on these units at this time of year and I couldn't beat their price
locally. I have
since installed the optional heating elements.

We've been happy with the performance of these units. They keep the coach
comfortable
in 95-100ºF weather while running down the road or parked. The multispeed fan
is a real
upgrade for us over the old single speed units as we often only need to run them
on low
or medium speed and that is much quieter than before.

Electric heating elements are adequate to get the chill off the coach in the
morning during
our short "winters".

I didn't evaluate Carrier units. Figured original Dometics were still running
after 20 years
so thought it wise to stick with a proven brand.

Eric in San Antonio
84FC35SBWL2

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" wrote:
>
> My 87FC35 has two non-ducted A/Cs. They are both Dometics. One
> appears to be wearing out. (Compressor does not start sometimes.)
> I think they are 13,500btu units (they look original). I want to
> upgrade one or both to 15,000 btu's. (I think I am going to need
> more cooling here in Texas.)
>
> I've read reviews on Camping World's website. There aren't too many
> reviews, but the DuoTherm reviews on their new a/c's are mostly very
> bad.
>
> Here are my questions:
> 1. Are there any other good options besides Carrier or Duo?
> 2. If you have bought a new a/c lately, what has been your
> experience.
> 3. Carrier or Duo (and why?)
>
> Thanks,
> Alan Johnson
> Dallas, TX
> 87FC35
>