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09-11-2020, 07:32 AM #11
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Coming from another owner of one of the larger Solitudes, I would say three ACs are not NEEDED, but, as mentioned above, if it is really hot outside and I have no shade, there are times my two units run non-stop. I typically have the AC set at 74, and I have had times where the two units can not keep it there. I will say, once the sun sets and it is time to go to sleep, things are very comfortable.
That said, if I were buying new, I would get the three units if it was offered. I will NOT go through adding one at this point. In summary, a nice to have, not a need.
At this time, I would much rather spend $$ on disc brakes and an IS upgrade.2017 Ford F350 Platinum 6.7L PowerStroke DRW
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09-19-2020, 05:10 PM #12
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GD does offer the 3rd AC for Solitudes (see the grand design website price / build tab.
We are adding at 3rd AC to our 2020 Solitude as soon as the MACH 15's are back in inventory...we like it as cold as possible and the 3rd AC will get us close to that goal.2020 Solitude 380FL
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09-19-2020, 05:18 PM #13
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part two
We have slide toppers on every slide and we keep the awnings open as much as possible and it still gets ridiculously hot in here, single pane windows and blinds shut about 2/3 of the way.
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09-19-2020, 05:23 PM #14
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Something doesn't sound right. Are you sure both of your A/C units are blowing cold air? I apologize for the question but your rig should cool down in minutes with both A/C's running and outside temp in the 60's.
It's 106 outside our RV right now with no shade with the low temperature overnight about 80. It's 77 inside our RV. That's not cool but then our high (and low) temp is 40 degrees warmer than yours.Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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09-19-2020, 07:09 PM #15
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09-19-2020, 07:11 PM #16
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Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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09-19-2020, 07:12 PM #17
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I totally agree with you, it is taking in the internal temperature of the air and blowing out about 12゚ cooler. It just cannot keep up the cool air enough to cool down the inside of the RV. On both thermostats it is set to cool Hi. And it just does not seem to cooled off the inside.
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09-19-2020, 07:17 PM #18
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Originally Posted by [email protected]Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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09-19-2020, 07:46 PM #19
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Yep tried that to, with the the thermostats set down around 70 when it is 85 inside. To no help either.
From everything I can find on different forms and YouTube, if I measure the air temperature going into the return and the air temperature coming out of the dump vent, the Max I can expect is 15゚. The only problem is two 1500 BTU air conditioners apparently cannot circulate enough cool air to make a dent in a trailer this size.
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09-19-2020, 07:54 PM #20
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Originally Posted by [email protected]Last edited by bertschb; 09-19-2020 at 07:56 PM.
Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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