What is the best AC to use for my LQ upgrade. I will need a heat strip in mine. I will use my trailer mostly with a 30 amp hook up but i have a generator too.
Posted 2011-08-25 10:33 PM (#137025 - in reply to #137006) Subject: RE: AC
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The heat strips on the AC units are pretty much worthless, at a considerable optional pricing. The best aux heater is a $25 ceramic unit available from many sources. One can easily heat a 13' LQ at below freezing outside temps. They usually draw ~13 amps, are thermostatically controlled, and are far quieter than the main AC fans.
I have two Duotherm AC units, and both work flawlessly into a decade of usage for each. Their strip heaters, however, only serve to warm up a warm space.