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07-29-2019, 04:42 PM
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AC Shroud
Why do they use a black shroud? Does the extreme attraction of heat benefit the operation of the AC...........I wouldn't think so! Thoughts? I'm thinking of having mine painted to match the roof color.
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07-29-2019, 04:52 PM
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The only benefit I see... the black shroud will melt the snow accumulations pretty fast compared to the white ones.
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07-29-2019, 05:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SloPoke
The only benefit I see... the black shroud will melt the snow accumulations pretty fast compared to the white ones.
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How many RVers use the AC when it's snowing???!!
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2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
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07-29-2019, 08:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
How many RVers use the AC when it's snowing???!!
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Probably the ones with the heat pump option.
They use black to match the other black items. White ac covers would look odd when everything else is black.
Earl
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07-29-2019, 08:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mopar_Earl
Probably the ones with the heat pump option.
They use black to match the other black items. White ac covers would look odd when everything else is black.
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Sorry Earl, but that doesn't make much sense to me. Does a black shroud help the operation of the air conditioning mode.............not talking about esthetics.
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2019 PINNACLE 37RLWS
2018 NORTH POINT 315RLTS (TRADED)
2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
B&W COMPANION TURN OVER BALL HITCH
Formerly from Sequim, WA
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07-29-2019, 09:04 PM
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I don't think it makes any difference. It's about what matches the RV. My last one was 38ft white and gold so it had 2ac's with white shrouds. My North Point is almost 43ft tan and black so it has black shrouds. They both cool good with no problems.
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07-29-2019, 09:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
Sorry Earl, but that doesn't make much sense to me. Does a black shroud help the operation of the air conditioning mode.............not talking about esthetics.
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Went from always having white to black, saw no difference. The cover doesn't touch the evap nor the condenser, air gaps all around. There is also air being circulated in and out of the cover while it runs. The important thing is air flowing through the condenser.
Earl
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07-30-2019, 08:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mopar_Earl
Went from always having white to black, saw no difference. The cover doesn't touch the evap nor the condenser, air gaps all around. There is also air being circulated in and out of the cover while it runs. The important thing is air flowing through the condenser. Earl
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Thanks Earl!
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2019 PINNACLE 37RLWS
2018 NORTH POINT 315RLTS (TRADED)
2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
B&W COMPANION TURN OVER BALL HITCH
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07-30-2019, 10:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
Why do they use a black shroud? Does the extreme attraction of heat benefit the operation of the AC...........I wouldn't think so! Thoughts? I'm thinking of having mine painted to match the roof color.
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Al, are you getting bored already?
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