Roof AC Units

[freewill2008]

We replaced our roof coolers with the Coleman high efficiency model
last summer. They only draw about 1200 watts to deliver the same
amount of cooling that the old Dometics gave at 1500+ watts. The
performance difference is they don't get cold quite as fast - not a big
deal in the long haul.

We are really pleased because they are easy on the genset, and we can
run both units on 30amp power. The installation was a snap except I
had to extend the power cable on the rear unit.

They cost a little more, around $1300 for two with shipping. If you
cool the coach by genset, the 20-25% savings in power will equate to 20-
25% less fuel at $3 gallon.

Don't know how reliable the Colemans will be in the long run, but no
problems so far. (Wish I could say the same about Shurflo pumps and
Donmetic fridges!)

Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bi222444"
wrote:
>
> Have to replace roof AC unit, the original Frigiking has given up
> the ghost. Is there any big difference between Carrier, Coleman or
> Dometic units or are they all basically the same? I am leaning
towards
> the Carrier only bacause on EBAY there is a listing with a price of $
> 399 and $ 85 shipping, it sounds reasonable, when compared to the
> other listings I see.
>
> Fred Wells
> 1980 FC NY
>