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If it is a Coleman Mach series AC you might look to get better flow and a little quitter unit from installing one of these. People seem to like them. A lot of good reviews. They are not cheap for what they are ,but is still a cheaper way to try and get things cooler for you. People who have installed them swear by them.
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I have noticed a few mini splits...of particular note...one recently at a Harvest Host we visited...a Class A with the condenser unit mounted on a hitch mounted tray. Also at a beach front park...a Truck Camper with the condenser unit mounted on a add-on shelf attached to the rear of the Truck Camper. The SEER on many of the mini-splits are very high efficiency. The problem is the height of the outdoor unit...not really conducive to mounting on the roof...and you also need a place inside to mount the indoor unit. Most Recreation vehicles take advantage of every bit of space for cabinets, windows, wall sconces, etc... We could have probably taken down the cabinets over the rear window of our previous 5th wheel to mount an indoor unit there. I really see no place at all inside our Coach. I could never bring myself to taking down the beautiful cabinetry inside our Newmar. Many of the splits come pre-filled with refrigerant, and can be installed by an average DIY'r. It would be nice if the mini-split mfgs...would get into the rv market. I would opt for a larger low profile roof unit, and comparable indoor coil to what Coleman and Dometic are using...it would be a big plus to have the efficiency. I'm guessing 30% lower amperage draw per unit...but haven't really sat down to compare. It would make it much more feasible to run an A/C unit off of a solar installation, certainly.
 
I got told that some are making a unit that will mount in the vent hole (old A/C replacement), but I have only been told that. If the rumor is true it will be a game changer.
 
I'm still really green to the RV scene but experience back home with greenhouses and barns if you want to go cheap good ventilation and airflow can do wonders for any hot space.
 
I'm still really green to the RV scene but experience back home with greenhouses and barns if you want to go cheap good ventilation and airflow can do wonders for any hot space.
@GeoKat I travel for temperature. We deal with the occasional 95 outside temp as we wait for it to warm up else ware. When the bugs don't eat you alive, I spend most of my time outside... but... when it is hot, and the wind is not blowing. I am inside with the A/C running.
 

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