Adding AC to a 2014 21C

[Brockpal]

Is it practical to consider adding air conditioning to a 2014 21C, which was built without AC? What is involved and is it a job readily done in RV repair shops? I would certainly want it to be a unit installed on the roof. Thank you for your thoughts.

[Ops]

Being in Abbotsford, it might be a thought to check with ETI in Chilliwack on both aspects of the install.
They have knowledge of your rig, what's involved in having it done, and could likely provide you with a guesstimate of costs. I've hated the drive from Abbotsford to Chilliwack (actually Delta to Hope) for years, so you may just want to phone them.

[Ron in BC]

It's probable that you have it pre-wired. My 2014 did.

Just open the panel. See the yellow wire at the bottom? It says "AC Ready". If you have that you're good to go.

Ron

[Brockpal]

Good information. Thank you.

[rubicon327]

Brockpal: Bear in mind that while you may have existing 120V power wiring as Ron showed (not sure when "A/C Ready" became standard - it used to be an option) you definitely won't have any control wiring. You should discuss options with your installer - maybe unit mounted controls or some may even be available with a wireless remote now. Otherwise they are going to have to fish wiring under the vinyl headliner.

***Also don't put a jet engine on your roof. Several companies are FINALLY making strides to produce quieter rooftop air conditioners. They may not be easy to purchase or get installed in your neck of the woods but I would definitely look into the newer Coleman Mach NDQ (non-ducted quiet) model (unfortunately they may only be available in 13.5K BTU...it won't dehumidify as well because it is a bit oversized for a 21 but it will still be quieter than the 11,000 BTU Dometic Penguin Escape uses) or you could call Advanced RV in Ohio and see if they will ship their Houghton Belaire model to an installer near you. These are pricey but MUCH quieter than a standard Dometic or Coleman unit. They have a wireless remote standard. Check out this previous post of mine:
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...tml#post338351

[Brockpal]

Thank you for your thoughtful and informative answer.

[Brockpal]

Thank you.

[steve dunham]

I would have three major concerns
1) The trailer roof is capable of handling the weight
2) The A/C is sized properly to actually cool the trailer in warm / Hot weather and full sun .
3) The A/C is sized properly so that it removes humidity

Beyond that anything else is a peripheral issue that for me is not a concern

[rjbny]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

or you could call Advanced RV in Ohio and see if they will ship their Houghton Belaire model to an installer near you. These are pricey but MUCH quieter than a standard Dometic or Coleman unit.

Has anyone looked at these RecPro units, which appear to be made by Houghton

https://www.recpro.com/rv-air-condit...te-non-ducted/