Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Jayco RV Owners Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 06-20-2015, 06:49 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
AugerN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 151
Precept A/C

So we are "camping" in our driveway for prior to our first real trip. We are running on generator power only to try to figure things out. The front seems to not cool very well. It cools but seems like the AC runs continuously and still seems a bit warm. Local temps are around mid 90's and we have the front shade closed. It is obviously blowing cold air but not sure if it's to the proper degree. Anyway, before I add this to the punch list, I wondered if this is common or a unique experience.

Thanks!
AugerN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-20-2015, 07:42 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Grumpy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Where ever the boss says we're going.
Posts: 15,951
If the air temp coming out is 15-20 degrees colder than the interior temp the ac is working properly.
__________________
DISNEY LOVERS
Grumpy is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-23-2015, 07:32 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
mowdoc's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Las Vegas!!
Posts: 158
My 35UN required some adjustments to the vents. I found that opening both the "dumps" on front unit was a good start. I then closed all vents in bedroom except one in rear most position. Play with all other vents as far as direction they blow until the coach cools evenly.


I can turn both A/Cs on now and watch both thermostats drop evenly until each unit will shut off almost same time. I notice each unit will run more depending on which end of coach sun is hitting. I think I have this working pretty well but I had to force the rear air to front of coach to get best results.
__________________
2015 Jayco Precept 35UN
Towing JEEP TJ with Roadmaster plates and bar w/Blue Ox Patriot brake
OR
an Aluma low bed trailer with HD Road King and/or Polaris RZR onboard
mowdoc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-23-2015, 08:46 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
JoeMazz's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Orlando
Posts: 179
A 15k unit on the front with a 13.5 on the bedroom would have been the way to go. Not an option...yet
__________________
Joe Mazz
2015 Precept 35UP
2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

JoeMazz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-23-2015, 11:17 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Peachtree City, Georgia
Posts: 257
I live up in the Northeast and never had an issue with using a single A/C unit in a RV until last week. We traveled to Tennessee for two weeks with temps in the high 90's. During the day the 15k A/C struggled to keep the trailer cool. I was getting the 20 degree differential, but with the humidity and sun it was tough. The biggest mistake I made when ordering my new Eagle was not getting two A/C units.
__________________

2012 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4x4 5.7 Hemi 4.10
2015 Jayco Eagle 284BHBE
2009 Jayco Eagle Super Lite 256RKS
2007 Jayflight 20BH
1997 Fleetwood Cheyenne PUP
1984 Rockwood 1080 - PUP 1969 Coleman PUP
gcloss is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-23-2015, 12:17 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
AugerN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 151
Thank you all for the responses so far!
AugerN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-23-2015, 12:26 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
D&MAKAFUN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: KC MO
Posts: 358
AugerN............CONGRATULATIONS on your Precept and welcome to the forums.
We presently are in Hot Springs AR. The outside temps have been running in the low to mid 90s for a high with heat index in the low 100s. We have the front curtain closed & close both blinds on the side of the coach that has direct sun light to reduce the heat. With temps like this, our front AC runs pretty much non-stop until the sun goes down. We have the thermostat set 76. The bedroom AC supplements the front like mowdoc said so adjusting the vents and closing unnecessary vents makes a difference.
Also, we run 2 12" 3 speed box fans for air circulation. Works great
__________________
Darrell, Mary & K.C. Toller Mix
In our hearts: Goldens, Tess & Jericho
'15 Jayco Precept 31 UL "Bertha"
'13 Wrangler Sahara...AKAFUN
Roadmaster base plate
Ready Brute Elite towbar and brake combo
D&MAKAFUN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2015, 12:38 AM   #8
Senior Member
 
AugerN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 151
D&MAKAFUN thanks for the info. BTW where did you stay in Hot Springs? We are thinking about stopping there on the way back from our New Orleans trip this weekend. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on it.
AugerN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2015, 02:41 PM   #9
Senior Member
 
D&MAKAFUN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: KC MO
Posts: 358
Quote:
Originally Posted by AugerN View Post
D&MAKAFUN thanks for the info. BTW where did you stay in Hot Springs? We are thinking about stopping there on the way back from our New Orleans trip this weekend. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on it.
You are most welcome. Lots of great people and info here. I have gained so much from these threads.
Catherine's Landing in Arkansas | RVC Outdoor Destinations

Catherines Landing RV resort on Lake Catherine. Very nice place and accommodating.
If you do stop here, be sure to route yourself to exit US 270 at exit 7, (NOT EXIT 9) onto Carpenter Dam Rd. AR128, south to Shady Grove Road (left about 1 1/2 miles) to the drive into Catherine's Landing on your right.
We let GPS take us on the "shortest" route....not the best route.
Best get reservations ahead because this is one busy place.
Enjoy,
__________________
Darrell, Mary & K.C. Toller Mix
In our hearts: Goldens, Tess & Jericho
'15 Jayco Precept 31 UL "Bertha"
'13 Wrangler Sahara...AKAFUN
Roadmaster base plate
Ready Brute Elite towbar and brake combo
D&MAKAFUN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2015, 04:55 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
AugerN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 151
Thank you! I haven't been to Hot Springs since I was a child so hopefully we can make it back up that way.
AugerN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2015, 05:11 PM   #11
Senior Member
 
AugerN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 151
Is that park wooded like the state parks are in that area? One of the picture looked like the majority of the park is in the open with few trees.
AugerN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2015, 01:24 PM   #12
Senior Member
 
D&MAKAFUN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: KC MO
Posts: 358
Yep, no trees except around the outer edge by the lake, cabins and yurts.
__________________
Darrell, Mary & K.C. Toller Mix
In our hearts: Goldens, Tess & Jericho
'15 Jayco Precept 31 UL "Bertha"
'13 Wrangler Sahara...AKAFUN
Roadmaster base plate
Ready Brute Elite towbar and brake combo
D&MAKAFUN is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jayco, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:19 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2002-2016 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.