RV Air conditioner install 2nd unit Grand Design Reflection 312 BHTS
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2021
- RV Air conditioner install on our Grand Design Reflection 312 BHTS
We decided to go with the 13,500 BTU vs the 15,000 btu as we have for the living room/kitchen area of the RV. UPDATE, *******There is a Copper Thermostat wire (not the electrical) somewhere in the unit, that gets connected to the cool for the AC to control the temperature so the coils do not freeze, notice. also if you would like you can cut the shoot lower to allow air to pass through the vents built in the cover
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• Grand Design Reflectio...
UVW1 9291 lbs
Hitch Weight1 995 lbs
GVWR 11295 lbs
Length 37' 4" Without Hensley
Height 11' 8"
Fresh Water Capacity 60 Gal
Grey Water Capacity 86 Gal
Waste Water Capacity 43 Gal
Water Heater 6 Gal (17.8 GPH Recovery)
LP Capacity 60 lbs (2-30Lbs)
Furnace 35000 BTU
Fireplace 5000 BTU
R-Value (Main Floor) R-30
R-Value (Walls) R-9
R-Value (Roof) R-40
Construction Aluminum Cage
Awning Length 21
Std. Bed Dimensions 60" X 80" Queen
30" Stainless Steel Microwave
15k BTU Ducted A/C
"One-Touch" Electric LED Awning
Maxx Air Fan Kitchen
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50 AMP Service, Wired and Framed for 2nd A/C
High Definition LED Television
Detachable Power Cord with LED Light
Power Front and Rear Stabilizer Jacks
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Motion Sensor Pass-Thru Lighting(LED)
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Grand Design Reflection 312BHTS INFO
GVWR 11295 lbs
UVW 9291 lbs
Hitch Weight 995lbs
Total Length 37'4" (withoutHensley hitch)
Height 11'8"
Cat Scale WITH Ford F-250 TRUCK AND RV with all of us in it.
Steer Axle 3,820lb
Drive Axle 5,560LB
Trailer Axle 9,740lb
Total Axel 19,120lb
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First off. Great video. Gave me the confidence to Install the same model on my TT. I was curious. On mine once I installed the final cover the air seemed to it be as strong like the fabric chute wasn’t directed to the center area. I went back and read directions and on mine it said once the chute was secured to the tape area to cut the excess off. I did that and the air was so much better. Again thanks for the video
Hey. Thank you so much for the kind words. You are correct. Two things I want to point out. 1. I did have to go back and cut the Shute to make it even. 2. I forgot the copper thermostat that you stick in the coils on the inside. I had to go back and do that after I noticed heavy frost building up on the coil. Thanks so much for you comments and I’m glad this video was helpful. Enjoy your camping season.
I was thinking that. Just cut it off so it doesnt fold over and block air.
*Works great **Fastly.Cool** compact and Easy to install*
Thank you so much for this video!! I live full time in my 2021 Palomino Solaire 316rlts. Mine was wired for a front a/c including 50amp and breaker in panel but there was a vent instead of ac. My rear is also a Mach 15k ducted. I followed you’re video to the T. Bought the same 13.5k Mach and ceiling assembly you did. Did everything like you did and this girl was able to do all by herself, yay! Except for lifting it up, a neighbor lifted it in the bucket of a skid steer bobcat to me on the roof. Again, thank you so very much! I can finally start sleeping in my bedroom again during all this heat down south! ❤️🙆🏻♀️🥰
Thank you so much for the comments I really appreciate it. I did want to mention that there is a small thermostat bare copper wire that needs to be in inserted in the coils or the coils with frost over, I forgot to mention that in the video. I learned the hard way. lol Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank again and stay cool.
I searched many videos related to adding a 2nd AC and you provided a perfect layman process to follow, appreciate the reality! I will be installing this weekend while our Michigan weather is mild and cool for a few days. We still have a few more months left with HOT temps in the 80-90's with high humidity and look forward to having a 2nd AC during those days! Thanks again, Michigan misses you guys!
Thank you so much for the kind words and thank you for watching. We miss Michigan as well. Have a great camping season and stay safe and now with the new AC Stay Cool. Thanks again.
The thermostat wire doesn't go to the existing thermostat but is a separate wire that runs usually into the wall where the room light switch area. So you can install a thermostat for that particular room. It is also best to line the cavity with reflective duct wrap to keep air going in the correct area and not between the roof and ceiling.
Thank you so much. We are looking for that wire on our stop. We so need one. Tired of controlling it manually. Lol. Thanks so much for the detailed comment.
@@TSquadRVing You're welcome. I'm a tech and just had to repair some damage from condensation that damaged a roof in a bedroom, so I figured you might want that info to save the additional expenses.
Quick question. I have a 2013 keystone trailer with a single ac but want to install one in the bedroom. Are all campers pre wired for that second ac? How do I find out?
Great video, my only input is disconnecting the batteries will not disconnect the AC voltage. Think a person needs to ensure shore power is not connected and that the breaker is tripped, and battery power is disconnected for the second thermostat if used until install.
Great input. Thank you so much!
RV ACs are more efficient with white covers. We changed ours to white from black and got cooler air out of them.
Thanks so much for the info. Will be adding one in our Jayco 382 FLRB.
Always use wegos, love those connections
So well done, great job. I actually have a call in to my shop (not dealership) to get a cost for what you just did. My 2910bh Imagine isn't as cool as I'd like in the bedroom. Thank you!
Great Video! I just ordered a new AC Coleman Mach 3 to add a second one on my RV . Your video is very helpfull and so clear to understand what I have to do. Thank you!
Awesome! Thank you! You’ll do great!
Thanks! This video helped me out so much
Very Clear!! Thank you.
Great video! Nice and basic narrative on process👍🏻
So the new AC is sucking in the warm air from the “attic”, you need to line all those sides with something to block all of that off.
Thanks so much for that advise. I will do that
Great video. We love our 2nd ac but it took me some time getting use to because ours runs a little loud. I’m a light sleeper.
lots of work but i bet it was worth it! nice!
Good to put lock tight on screws.
Just moved to NC from MA have a Sunset 331BH need to add 2nd unit thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
I love it it help me alot
Great job
I read an article that showed the RV A/C units cool better if the shroud is a light color. The dark shrouds absorb more heat, where the white reflects more.
Hey. thanks for watching. Yea. I read that too. I just wanted to match the other AC. I didn’t want one white and one black. Thanks again for watching.
Thanks
Very good video
Love your videos I recently bought a 312 bhts. I work in midland texas and only having one a/c just doesn’t cut it. I am currently running a portable a/c which is vented out the window, but I think I’m going to go this route instead.
*******There is a Copper Thermostat wire (not the electrical) somewhere in the unit, that gets connected to the cool for the AC to control the temperature so the coils do not ice. also if you would like you can cut the shoot lower to allow air to pass through the vents built in the cover
"Electricity is nothing to joke around with. Ground is always green; I hope. Just kidding!" LOL!
Great job man, definitely going to help me out.
Hopefully you didn’t follow this guy’s advice of unhooking the battery while he is working on 120 V AC circuit
Hi, good job on the install. Just a little advice, you should really tape off the holes in the opening between the ceiling and roof. As you have it setup right now you are drawing in most of your return air from the attic instead of inside the RV.
Hey. Thanks for watching. I will definitely look at that on my next campground. Thanks for the heads up.
@@TSquadRVing No worries, Just make sure you use a high quality HVAC tape. I've found the cheap stuff doesn't last very long. I run a mobile RV repair business and do ALOT of a/c work here in AZ. Really enjoys your videos!
What would be the difference if you wanted to put it in the ducting?
Awww c’mon man. I’m still waiting for the video showing the t-stat wires near the light switch. You did finally put in a thermostat, didn’t you? It’s been 9 months for crying out loud 😎😊
Nice!!! I did end up putting the thermostat from the wires behind the light switch. But we noticed that you need to add power to the thermostat and the wires behind the light switch were not for power. I never ended up hooking power. Yet. Maybe I’ll try again. I do have the photo and video of the wires behind the light switch the video was on hold till I can get power to the thermostat.
@@TSquadRVing I did a deep dive; got out my coat hanger and went fishing in the wall behind the bedroom light switch. On my first cast I snagged on the bundle of 6 copper wires! For power, I hooked one of the six (yellow) into the 12V power going to the light switch. I got bogged down when searching the ceiling opening for a 12V ground. As luck would have it, the guy helping with my solar offered to add a ground (and 12V power) to the ceiling opening. Whether or not this all gets the AC functioning remains to be seen. Time will tell.
Awesome job Angelo. I'm not even going to bother telling you all the things you did wrong this time....lolol, just kidding. Looks to my like you knew what you were doing. Just dicor the heck out of the top side. I bet it's a lot cooler now.
Lol. Love it! Thank you Casey as always. I did end up using the white RV roof tape. Rain really hard a few times. No leaks. We are good. Lol. Thanks again my friend. Safe travels with the new rig.
Depending upon the age dicor might invalidate the warranty with Grand Design roofs. Use sealant they recommend.
By not twisting your connections together before you put the wire nut on, you have created a resistance issue that could cause a fire by arcing wires.
Hey thanks for watching. I do take safty very serious. And I always say “do at your own risk I do things my way and if you are unsure that you should hire someone”. That being said Some brands of wire nuts specifically say not to pre twist. And that twisting the wire before placing wire nut on will not hold securely But the short answer is no it is not required to twist the wire. If you feel that twisting the wire is safer, then go for it. I do it both ways. So there is no wrong way. Just making sure the wire nut is completing tighten to a point where it doesn’t not twist off.
Hey one question does heater work as well?
I had a quick question. If you wanted the AC to flow through the ducted vents would you have done anything different? Also would I need to purchase a second thermostat if I wanted thermostat control to the second AC or could one thermostat control both?
Hey. thanks so much for watching. I was told by several RV Maintenance guys that the two ducts on sides of the opening is the leftover Duct when they cut the opening and placed the ceiling vent. (The vents for the 1st AC) but could be wrong.
The Thermostat wire is for the room only and that the wire is in the wall near the switch. Yes a second thermostat would be needed to control the second AC.
But so many RV are built different.
If there is a shoot coming down like mine pay attention to the directions. I forgot to cut the shoot even where I pealed the double sided tape. Or the dump shoots won’t work because it’s only allowing the soot to push through the small vents. ( I did end up doing it)
Thanks and hope I answered your questions. Take care and good luck.
Lower btu unit can better handle humidity, bigger isn’t always better (or more comfortable)
I see the 13.5 AC listed on the link and i know if its a new 2nd unit you have to order the lower assembly if you did not have one there before, but did you have to order anything else for your install, like electric distribution box or anything? Or does your power wire hookup directly to the unit purchased?
Hey thanks for that question. Everything come with it. You maned some additional wire and wire nuts. But that’s about it mine also came with the bottom gasket. Thank lbs for watching.
Great video! Exactly What I needed to see. Was that a coleman mach 3 with soft start? Also, why did you decide not to install a second thermostat? after a summer of camping do you wish you had one? Thanks again!
Thank you for watching. I did get the Mach 3. Not sure if it’s the soft start. But as far as the thermostat, my thought was to install one but never had a chance. But I still may. Thanks again for watching.
@@TSquadRVing Any idea where the other end of that thermostat wire ends up? By the light switch in the bedroom?
@@CJLoerwaldSorry for the delay, if you remove the light switch you will see it, made a video and is on schedule to be posted. Let me know if you have any questions good luck
What ac unit did you use. Where did you buy it. It looks great and will work great for me
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Curious how you got the new AC unit up on the roof without tipping it - any tricks?
My son and I used two step ladders and carried it up. Thanks so much for watching.
Did you trim the grey shoot just below the adhesive tale? to maximize airflow, if it extends into the cover it will block some of the air.
Hey. thanks for watching. Yes I did. It was to long so I had to cut it. Thanks again.
After completion, I’d there a way to close off the vents permanently that go to bedroom so the 1st AC isn’t trying to still cool off the bedroom
Hey. Thanks for your question. So what we closed the vents manually by closing them. We actually took tape and tape the vent closed staying on the plastic part only. Try not to close internally because it could be a continuous vent all the way around. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
I have the exact same camper as you. I’m looking to add the 2nd ac as well. What ac did you buy? Make and model? I caught the 13,500 btu part. Thanks
Thanks for watching. You can do this!!
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I also have a video on adding a thermostat as well. Check that out on this channel .
Thanks again.
What's the make and model of the AC installed? Great video and thank you!
It’s in the description. Thanks for watching.
Great video. How long did the install take?
Without recording. I would say less then an hour. Thanks for stopping by.
Did the unit come with everything you needed? Or did u have to buy anything separately.
Thanks for watching. The only thing I bought was the thermostat and the control box for the thermostat if trying to put on thermostat and not wanting to use the knobs. I have a video on that as well. Thanks for watching.
Do you have a link for the 2nd AC unit or brand name? Not sure if I caught that information.
I purchased mine thru a local dealer here in North Carolina, but you can find all over the web, Coleman Mach 3 Plus 48203C866 13500 BTU RV Air Conditioner white, they do have the black ones but I had to wait a few months for that so I removed the lid and painted it with Vinyl safe black paint. Thanks for watching
what brand air conditioner was that a furrion ?
Hey. Thanks for watching. The link and brand is in the description. It’s a Coleman Mach 3
Can I install a 2nd AC on a 30 amp Rv ( 2020 Keystone passport)
Thank you for watching, and that's a great question. So if you have a 30amp system it can only run the one AC @15K BTU or 13500K BTU, A 30 amp will not run both AC together, I've heard of someone we know that installed a second smaller roof AC in the front with a 30Amp. But.............. They only use one at a time. the reason for that is they like their bedroom cooler at night so they just turn that one on. If you ran two I'm almost certain it will trip the breaker or maybe something worse. I would follow the manufactures suggestion on this one. We both may be surprised what they say. Thanks again for watching...
@@TSquadRVing thank you for the answer, I hear about Softstar Rv but I’m not sure if there’s going to work. Do you know anything about that product?
Do you mean Soft Start for the ac?
I hear about it. Thought about getting it as well. I really don’t know much about beside it’s take the load of the power in at the start up of the Ac
@@TSquadRVing Yes
You would think with the new MSRP being $77,500 now they would install a second A/C in the 312 BHTS... Oh well
I so……… agree. I recently moved to North Carolina and noticed that every RV at the dealers have 2 AC’s. I wonder because I bought in Michigan there was no need for a second. Thank you so much for your comment. Stay safe.
@@TSquadRVing I just purchased a 312BHTS sadly no second a/c ... I haven't picked it up from the dealer yet. Are you happy with yours so far? Any issues?
Hello Yes we are very happy with our 312BHTS just a few minor issues but that's it, Did yours come with the MORryde SRE4000, if not you may want to install, makes a much better ride, ( Have a video on that) Also installed a Hensley Hitch that allows almost no sway. I have a videos on that too. I Invite you to scroll through our channel, Before purchasing ours I watched every UA-cam video out there to see what to expect on the new rig, all in all we love it! Send pics once you pic up. Have fun!
Wire nuts no no
I would agree. When I go to install my Thermostat I will be using Seal Butt connections. Thanks for the pointer.
There are so many discrepancies with your video. I would’ve hoped that you read the instructions before you installed this and made a video.
Works Great 3 years later. Thanks for watching.
black attacts heat dummy
wow first of all why the name-calling? second, you're the one looking for a how-to video that's why you're here, Third He painted it black to match the other AC unit. oh, and it spelled Attracts, not attacks
Thanks for watching, I assume you meant Attracts? I understand it does but my goal was to keep all boxes on top uniformed. Thanks again
U talk to much, jus do the work had to watch someone else
Thank you. I try to give a lot of info. I also try to make everyone watching feel like they know me. Thank you for watching though. Good luck with your AC install.
Hey one question does heater work as well?