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06-24-2017, 06:03 PM
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Running AC while parked at home
I am fortunate enough to be able to park my trailer at home and plug it in to run whatever I want on it. I just don't see how the extreme heat inside the unit can be good for it. I have been debating what I should set the AC to. I know it is probably a personal preference but was curious what other set their AC to when not using their units but plugged into shore power.
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06-24-2017, 06:07 PM
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I leave our vacation home in FL between 75-80 since it's extremely humid and hot. I think 80 would be fine. I went into my trailer yesterday at the storage lot and it was 100 degrees inside on a 80 deg day. I wish I could do the same but I'm sure you're gonna notice your electric bill increase a bit.
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06-24-2017, 06:11 PM
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I have a silver tarp for the roof and I just open all the windows and call it good. The only time I run the AC is when I sleep in it on those hot and muggy nights.
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06-24-2017, 06:15 PM
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Our coach has a residential fridge and there is typically food in it throughout the summer since we use the camper most weekends. I keep the AC set at 80 to keep it from getting too ridiculously hot.
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06-24-2017, 06:24 PM
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Location: Abilene
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Mine stays on 78 when on shore power. At home or away.
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06-24-2017, 06:26 PM
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I can't see any reason to keep it cranked. 75-80 is probably a good range.
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06-24-2017, 06:33 PM
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I keep mine at home also. If it is extremely hot I will put it on 85 if not I put it on 80.
I also have two of these Dehumidifiers in it all the time.
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06-24-2017, 07:42 PM
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We kept our old RV's plugged in, but, did not run the AC, even on >100F days. No food was left inside between trips. Desert air was dry enough it was like being mothballed.
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06-24-2017, 07:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Studiovette
I leave our vacation home in FL between 75-80 since it's extremely humid and hot. I think 80 would be fine. I went into my trailer yesterday at the storage lot and it was 100 degrees inside on a 80 deg day. I wish I could do the same but I'm sure you're gonna notice your electric bill increase a bit.
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But our Florida condo we leave at 85F, enough to keep moisture down.
Never had a problem with stored unit. I kick the AC on an hour before I am going to do any work etc.
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06-24-2017, 09:19 PM
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I keep a dehumidifier in mines year round. I don't think the heat would do as much harm as moisture would. Keeping the interior dry not allowing molds and mildew helps your camper smelling fresh and clean! Never had to run the a/c in the many years of owning a camper. And I live in south Louisiana! [emoji28]
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06-26-2017, 09:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jasonmiddlebrooks
I am fortunate enough to be able to park my trailer at home and plug it in to run whatever I want on it. I just don't see how the extreme heat inside the unit can be good for it. I have been debating what I should set the AC to. I know it is probably a personal preference but was curious what other set their AC to when not using their units but plugged into shore power.
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Usually around 85 to 88..............unless doing something inside.
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06-26-2017, 01:42 PM
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You guys all have 30amp plugs at your homesteads?
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06-26-2017, 01:45 PM
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Location: New Orleans
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SkyBound
You guys all have 30amp plugs at your homesteads?
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I have a 50amp
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06-26-2017, 02:03 PM
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50 here too.
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06-26-2017, 02:04 PM
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AC Settings
Quote:
Originally Posted by Studiovette
I leave our vacation home in FL between 75-80 since it's extremely humid and hot. I think 80 would be fine. I went into my trailer yesterday at the storage lot and it was 100 degrees inside on a 80 deg day. I wish I could do the same but I'm sure you're gonna notice your electric bill increase a bit.
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Curious do you have an idea what the electric costs.We live in Phoenix usually fire up one AC unit one day before hitting the road! Thanks
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06-26-2017, 02:09 PM
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Min e is parked at home under a metal pole shed. I have 30a wired to the site, We keep a dehumidifier in the unit when at home and unused. A few days before we go on a trip, I turn on the fridge and set the AC to 80-81 degrees to make it comfortable when we are loading.
If I happen to sneak out there for a nap, I drop it a few degrees for my comfort.
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06-26-2017, 02:13 PM
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Location: Middle, TN
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I ran a dedicated 50-amp service down our driveway to our TT parking pad. Our TT is only 30-amp, but I went ahead and ran 50-amp service just in case.
I never thought about setting the A/C up real high, but it's always plugged in so I may start running the A/C at the bare minimum to keep the temp down a little. We also turn the refrigerator off anytime it's plugged in at home and start it the night before we leave to go camping, now I'm wondering if I should just leave it on as well.
For some reason in my mind I keep everything off to keep the "run time" to a minimal thinking that it may extend the appliance life, but I know better because Engel recommended that we keep our little refrigerator energized rather than sitting. For the first few years it sat in our garage unplugged, but after hearing that the manufacture recommends that we leave it plugged into shore power when not in use in the truck it has officially become the shop beer cooler. Been plugged in for three years set at 30F and still cranking......so I've already proved that my logic is flawed once before
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06-26-2017, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Tower City
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Everything has a service life, but with a/c and refrigerator stuff, keeping them in use keeps the seals lubed and in good working order. Or so I hear.
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06-26-2017, 06:20 PM
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Location: Tower City
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Where did you pic up the service box? I would like to do this at home as well.
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06-26-2017, 08:01 PM
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Location: Middle, TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fr8Train
Where did you pic up the service box? I would like to do this at home as well.
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