Suregrip391
Senior Member
Hello group,
Asking all of these in reference to an Escape 19
Did they always come pre wired for AC if not factory ordered (all years going back say 2015-present)?
Seems everyone likes the Houghton model for being quiet. Would a 19 be better off with a 9500 BTU or 13,500 BTU, I see they have different weights (80-100 pounds respectively) so will either matter? I never see posts where weight is a concern in regards to AC, maybe I missed those….
Would you get the heat pump as a backup to the Dometic furnace? For redundancy? Is any thing special or extra needed done for an install with a unit using a heat pump?
My understanding is you would just use the factory thermostat for the existing furnace and the new Houghton uses a wireless thermostat to turn it on/off AND it has controls right on the unit to use for AC and the heat pump. No special wiring.
Those that installed there own in a trailer that was ordered without AC, how hard was the install? Was the pre wired wires long enough, any issues? Which model did you buy? Bonus for posting a link to the unit in the event there are choices…
Ohh, do you need the thick roof kit they have an an option?
Asking all of these in reference to an Escape 19
Did they always come pre wired for AC if not factory ordered (all years going back say 2015-present)?
Seems everyone likes the Houghton model for being quiet. Would a 19 be better off with a 9500 BTU or 13,500 BTU, I see they have different weights (80-100 pounds respectively) so will either matter? I never see posts where weight is a concern in regards to AC, maybe I missed those….
Would you get the heat pump as a backup to the Dometic furnace? For redundancy? Is any thing special or extra needed done for an install with a unit using a heat pump?
My understanding is you would just use the factory thermostat for the existing furnace and the new Houghton uses a wireless thermostat to turn it on/off AND it has controls right on the unit to use for AC and the heat pump. No special wiring.
Those that installed there own in a trailer that was ordered without AC, how hard was the install? Was the pre wired wires long enough, any issues? Which model did you buy? Bonus for posting a link to the unit in the event there are choices…
Ohh, do you need the thick roof kit they have an an option?
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