A/C for 17B

[USMCJS]

We purchased a 2017 Escape 17b several months ago. It was built without an A/C by a family that had intended to use it mostly in the North. Has tank warmers, heavy insulation underneath etc. But...we use it to go to Texas and the Southwest and want A/C. Need advice on the best aftermarket unit for our 17b. Cost is important but more important is fit, function, quietness etc. Any advice appreciated. Know of anyone who could install it . We're in Bitterroot Valley south of Missoula. Thank you.

Jim

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by USMCJS

We purchased a 2017 Escape 17b several months ago. It was built without an A/C by a family that had intended to use it mostly in the North. Has tank warmers, heavy insulation underneath etc. But...we use it to go to Texas and the Southwest and want A/C. Need advice on the best aftermarket unit for our 17b. Cost is important but more important is fit, function, quietness etc. Any advice appreciated. Know of anyone who could install it . We're in Bitterroot Valley south of Missoula. Thank you.

Jim

Jim: I have studied many A/C systems and installed a custom mini-split myself. The best quality and quietest rooftop A/C on the market right now is hands down the Houghton line that is available through Rec Pro. The 9,500 BTU would be perfect for a 17B. It is out of stock right now but it is probably worth the wait to get ahold of one. Any reputable RV place would be able to install. Your trailer should be A/C ready with 14x14 opening in roof and a 120V AC line wired from the power center up to the roof opening. You will need to install a breaker and wire it in. No need to worry about controls wiring to thermostat because the Houghton unit has a wireless remote.
https://www.recpro.com/rv-air-condit...ol-non-ducted/

[Escape4life!]

JIM- would we also need the thick roof kit with that Houghton on a 2017 17B?

[Rockhead]

You will not need the thick roof kit. We installed a 9500 houghton on our escape

[Escape4life!]

Thanks!

[mr.stang]

Bringing this one back, we have been using our 17B with 1100 Dometic quite a bit this summer. The unit cools fine, we live in Fl. but the noise is a problem. Looking at the Houghton units and see the 9.5k and the 13.5k heat pump. Rec pro is doing a 13% black Friday till Monday sale and I'm not sure if I can also get the first time buyer 5%. There is a difference of a few hundred dollars, I don"t want to do this again. Issues of short cycle, interior grill fit, I am looking at the low profile model so upper unit fit, seem like they will work into the perimeters. Any suggestions, I have searched here and google and found plenty good info, always looking for more input. Thanks Stan

[Rockhead]

We replaced the dometic with the 9500 rec pro houghton on our 21
and love it. So nice to have a conversation without raising one’s voice. It keeps our 21 very cool. This summer on testing after the switch out. It was 102 and the unit kept the inside of the 21 at a very cold 73. Very pleased with it

[RBRV]

I had the opportunity to hear (barely hear!) a houghton unit in TX once and it is very quiet. Not sure how well it would perform in Louisiana or any really humid area though because as i understand it the design is really a heat pump which is not really favored in humid climates.