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02-26-2014, 01:39 PM #11
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Re: Upgrades or Changes
Debby,
When I was shopping, I couldn't get the dealer down the road from you to even return my phone calls. Needless to say, we bought from the dealer another 20 miles down the road. I have heard good things about them, but our only experience so far was the purchase.
Kay & Dave - Virginia Beach, VA
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02-26-2014, 03:06 PM #12
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A heat pump is only good to about 32 degrees anyway. I have not had any problems with pipes freezing, if it gets below freezing would have to use the regular heat anyway. Usually in this area we do not have a lot of freezing temperatures except this year. I am just in the decision making stage right now. I do know some people that have the heat pump and really like it. A heat pump is more for days when its in the 40's and such. In colder temps I fill the fresh tank and use that, use the fireplace and turn the furnace on to about 55 just to keep the pipes heated. I do not have heat tapes on my Solitude but they only protect the tanks not the pipes and water lines. I have heard about heat strips, but have talked to a few other RV owners who did not like them very well. Right now just weighing all the odds and seeing what my best option is.
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03-04-2014, 07:08 AM #13
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Finally got some calls back about upgrading to the heat pump in the Solitude. They are estimating between $1100 and $1200 for the unit and to have it installed. This is a lot more expensive than if we would have been offered this as an option from the dealer. I looked up the unit we need online and it is about $800 itself then you have to pay shipping on it. This is a lot of money but I think it would be a very useful and money saving upgrade. WEll just thought I would share what I found out with you. Got more than one estimate, they are all about the same. I am still in the process of deciding but if I do get it, I will let you know how it works. This estimate would be replacing it with Dometic 459186, the model the factory recommends for this unit.
Debby - Stafford, Virginia
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03-04-2014, 07:25 AM #14
Re: Upgrades or Changes
As soon as we receive our Reflection, we'll be adding solar charging, and amateur radio connections.
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03-04-2014, 07:42 AM #15
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Re: Upgrades or Changes
[quote author=TucsonJim link=topic=253.msg3305#msg3305 date=1393943153]
As soon as we receive our Reflection, we'll be adding solar charging, and amateur radio connections.
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Along with the solar charging, are you switching to 2 or 4 - 6V batteries? I assume you camp with hook-ups?
DaveDave and Monica - Gore Bay, Ontario
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03-04-2014, 08:34 AM #16
Re: Upgrades or Changes
[quote author=Happy Camper link=topic=253.msg3306#msg3306 date=1393944174]
[quote author=TucsonJim link=topic=253.msg3305#msg3305 date=1393943153]
As soon as we receive our Reflection, we'll be adding solar charging, and amateur radio connections.
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Along with the solar charging, are you switching to 2 or 4 - 6V batteries? I assume you camp with hook-ups?
Dave
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Dave - The dealer is planning on installing two 6V batteries in the rig. Sometimes we use hookups, but quite often, we "dry" camp. It's nice to have solar charging so I don't have to run the generator so long to have fresh batteries.
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