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    Quote Originally Posted by The Bone View Post
    I also think a heat pump- is a waste of money and add weight to the rig. I would rather get a AC unit that would keep up with 100 degree heat than a heat pump that cant keep up with 40 degree cold.
    It was only something like a $200 option. I am sure I have saved that on propane taking the chill off with campground electricity...
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    Quote Originally Posted by JMCFAN View Post
    It was only something like a $200 option. I am sure I have saved that on propane taking the chill off with campground electricity...
    And there is negligible weight change. Everyone loves to say it's no good below 40. Maybe true but what about a damp 55 day? They work great and a heat pump is what's installed in many/most southern homes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chunker View Post
    And there is negligible weight change. Everyone loves to say it's no good below 40. Maybe true but what about a damp 55 day? They work great and a heat pump is what's installed in many/most southern homes.
    agree .... here in Fl a 50 degree windy day is cold and all we need is the fireplace and now we have the heat pump that came on the 2930 we bought of the lot ... couple days after we got it home it was a cold day so I went out and tested it for 1 hour and I have to say it is all we would ever need .... the only propane we ever used was when running the gas side of the frig in our old unit ... with the residential frig we will use very little ..... later Frank
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    Since we're on the subject of the optional heat pump A/C unit, is the heat pump functionality on just the main living room unit or both units?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bertschb View Post
    Since we're on the subject of the optional heat pump A/C unit, is the heat pump functionality on just the main living room unit or both units?
    just main unit ....
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    I live in the Southeast and both of my S&B units are heat pumps, keeps the house fairly warm even below freezing and the emergency heat strips don't come on. I'll go with the heat pump on the main unit. Speaking of A/C units, I also see there is a 3rd A/C option and was wondering if that's needed on the 310GK-R. It would seem like overkill for me for the size of the coach.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert E View Post
    ...Speaking of A/C units, I also see there is a 3rd A/C option and was wondering if that's needed on the 310GK-R. It would seem like overkill for me for the size of the coach.
    We had two A/C units on our 42' Solitude 373FB and they were more than adequate during our stay in Palm Springs in mid-90's temps. We really only used the 2nd unit when returning to the RV after having been gone for a few hours during the heat of the day. It would run for maybe an hour until the temp dropped low enough for the single unit to keep up.

    The 310GK is quite a bit smaller than the 373FB so I see no reason to have a 3rd A/C. BUT, we don't use our RV during the heat of summer. If it was 110 with high humidity, the 3rd A/C might be a lifesaver - especially for the longer RV's. Putting the awnings out as soon as possible makes a big difference BTW.
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    [QUOTE=bertschb;279813]Since we're on the subject of the optional heat pump A/C unit, is the heat pump functionality on just the main living room unit or both units?[/


    The heat generation is only on the kitchen unit and distributes thru the entire unit thru the duct system.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert E View Post
    I live in the Southeast and both of my S&B units are heat pumps, keeps the house fairly warm even below freezing and the emergency heat strips don't come on. I'll go with the heat pump on the main unit. Speaking of A/C units, I also see there is a 3rd A/C option and was wondering if that's needed on the 310GK-R. It would seem like overkill for me for the size of the coach.

    BTW, how do I get my signature to post?

    Robert E
    Click on "settings" on the upper right of the page. The look lower left for "edit signature"

    Personally I don't think you will need a 3rd air in a 310. There are 2 main living areas and both have an air. Now if you are looking to hang meat, maybe.
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    Hey Robert E
    The heat pump in your house is different than one in a Rv. The one in the house has bigger coils which makes all the difference. I use a couple space heaters one in the living and the other in the bedroom.
    Not sure how many cold days you will be in your RV.
    The fireplace will make up for the heat pump. IMO

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