Would be nice if you spoke specifically about model of each unit exterior ac and interior control.. had to pause to see it was by boughton but still dunno models.. had anyone know? Thx
If you love this ac unit why do actively avoid telling us what it is? The link you left to learn just redirects us to this video, it's like you don't want people to buy this unit.
I just installed a RecPro 2801 ( 9500BTU, $1100 ) on a 2012 Keystone Springdale 179. My roof is 5" thick, so I needed the thick roof kit, which worked fine. It's little tricky to change the duct to the longer one, make sure you screw it out in the correct direction, which was clockwise for me. Otherwise, you end up tightening it and it's very difficult to remove. Putting the new one on is a little tricky, but after a few tries I got it. My old AC was a Dometic Brisk II. This new one is dramatically quieter. However, I hoped to run it off a single Yamaha EF2000is ( 1st generation), and it did not work. Later I took the cover off and found out the "locked rotor amps" is 52A! So, there is no soft starting in this thing. At least it’s less than the 62A of the Brisk Air. Looks like mounting a SoftStartRV will be tricky, I might do it. Have to mount it under the outside air fan. I suspect they say "does not need a soft start" because it does not have a loud "thump" when the compressor starts. A soft start can fix that with any AC. The reason this one does not thump is the excellent mounting of the compressor on springs that isolates it from transmitting compressor sound to the RV. When I saw that SoftStartRV has a wiring diagram for this unit, I knew it must need a soft start. I was able to measure the inrush current with a special meter, and it showed 48A, close to the 52A on the label. So far, the highest running current I have measured is 6A, but others have reported 9A. Unfortunately we have had a very cool summer so far, so I have not had a chance to see how well it cools our small 18' trailer. But, the prior 13500BTU unit was clearly far larger than needed, so I am confident this will work fine.
I watched the entire video, still not sure of the model or brand of the product, please reiterate product information especially during such a lengthy video
The video is two years old, so I was wondering if their had been any knew thoughts about this unit. Do you all still install (or recommend the unit)this unit for aftermarket replacements. I am wanting to change out my AC and am curios about the houghton brand.
I like the L.E.D. display of the temperature on the newer AC. I agree, that Black Series will need to send RVofA the Shell, because all these upgrades are incredible!
Very "cool" option. We'll likely need the AC more often than not in Florida (when plugged in or on generator). We'll see how the Dometic does, but might touch base in the future for this upgrade. We're ready to head back to Utah to do some sight-seeing and off-grid living. Thanks for the video and always looking for ways to improve the product!
The extra clearance for more head room is huge! Love the AC upgrade! I'm still going back and forth between the Xplore XR22 and HQ19T. I didn't like how low the ceiling was in the XR22. I've haven't been in the HQ19T yet. Curious what your thoughts are between those two units. Being able to haul a quad is something we want. We're looking to buy one within the next year or so.
Not even a consideration in our mind. We don't carry the black series toy haulers because they have balance issues. That's why we got the Xplorer so that we would have a toy hauler option. The explorer ceilings are higher than the Black Series also. Black Series Floor to ceiling is 6ft 3". Xplore is 6ft 4"
The Houghton unit I bought rocks. It is silent and works great in my 30'. The model I bought listed auto and dehumidifier! Neither of those features work on my unit
Do you need a generator to run this, or can it run off of the four installed batteries? We're planning on spending a lot of our time offgrid in southern Utah, so having AC would be nice without the need to run an external generator.
It is a 110v- so it would require the inverter of a solar/battery system. Beefing up both would be necessary. A 12v ac is imo a better option for off grid (no fn generator😂)
Love the idea of a new AC that is quieter you guys are really good at what you do can you tell me why there is no dryer for clothes I know there's washers but why is there no dryer
We install a clothes line for a lot of people. We could even add a dryer but Black Series does not add one stock. Don't have a good reason why they don't..
Favor to ask. Very helpful video btw. Does your Houghton AC run the fan continuously when powered on regardless of compressor running? (meaning it doesn't turn on/off with desired set temperature) And, have you encountered any humdity issues where the unit may keep things cool, but not control humidity well such as in southern climates where it is hot and humid at night perhaps? Thank you.
On my unit the heating function stops working at temps below I believe 57F same for this one ? Not that I need when it’s 57F colder yes 👍 As always great video and keep driving the bus 🚌 to the next level!
They are making money on them. That's why they didn't mention what unit it is or the model number, but they left a phone number in the description for whoever wants to buy one. They're making plenty of money, trust me.
Pretty sure it's one of the Houghton Bellaire models, which they actively went out of their way to avoid telling us.👎🏽 But it's still a 220v unit so you still can't boondock with it.
@@glenchilada 1. They showed the owners manual. 2. Its still a 120vac model. You can run it off grid with a small generator or an inverter if your battery bank is big enough.
They aren't the manufacturer. Plus, Black Series has horrible electrical systems that aren't going to handle it very long. There's a reason they no longer deal with Black Series.
You can't run AC very long off grid. Most take a lot of amps. The dehumidifier takes about 1/10 the amount amps to run.. running an air conditioner all the time is not very viable for most.
Too bad you can't share a link to make some money on the products. It's rather disappointing to be so far away and not be able to just order the product and install it locally. Definitly doesn't earn a subscribe from my angle.
Yeahhhhhh, quieter and better in every way to the “so last century” Dometic unit. Soooooo, how much to upgrade, Shane? Hopefully I can get my HQ19 with this cool improvement and cancel the soft start upgrade I put on my order last August.
Best videos on the market are the ones where all the BS and foolishness is omitted as well as the absence of the narrator as he has decreased in the video and the video has moved on to the educational level. That is what’s called another level.
I did subscribe because I thought this video was going to be helpful and informative but no name no model number on the ac .. for that reason I'm out. Unsubcribed
In case anyone wants to know, it’s the Houghton Belaire 3400. I think they were a little over excited they failed to verbalise that bit!
They didn't say the model or price just say contact them they're not trying to help people they're trying to force people to buy through them.
Thanks. You can see it at 5:40.
Edit: I just checked I think you would need to get it shipped from Australia, haven't found anything in the US.
Would be nice if you spoke specifically about model of each unit exterior ac and interior control.. had to pause to see it was by boughton but still dunno models.. had anyone know? Thx
If you love this ac unit why do actively avoid telling us what it is? The link you left to learn just redirects us to this video, it's like you don't want people to buy this unit.
I just installed a RecPro 2801 ( 9500BTU, $1100 ) on a 2012 Keystone Springdale 179. My roof is 5" thick, so I needed the thick roof kit, which worked fine. It's little tricky to change the duct to the longer one, make sure you screw it out in the correct direction, which was clockwise for me. Otherwise, you end up tightening it and it's very difficult to remove. Putting the new one on is a little tricky, but after a few tries I got it. My old AC was a Dometic Brisk II. This new one is dramatically quieter. However, I hoped to run it off a single Yamaha EF2000is ( 1st generation), and it did not work. Later I took the cover off and found out the "locked rotor amps" is 52A! So, there is no soft starting in this thing. At least it’s less than the 62A of the Brisk Air. Looks like mounting a SoftStartRV will be tricky, I might do it. Have to mount it under the outside air fan. I suspect they say "does not need a soft start" because it does not have a loud "thump" when the compressor starts. A soft start can fix that with any AC. The reason this one does not thump is the excellent mounting of the compressor on springs that isolates it from transmitting compressor sound to the RV. When I saw that SoftStartRV has a wiring diagram for this unit, I knew it must need a soft start. I was able to measure the inrush current with a special meter, and it showed 48A, close to the 52A on the label. So far, the highest running current I have measured is 6A, but others have reported 9A. Unfortunately we have had a very cool summer so far, so I have not had a chance to see how well it cools our small 18' trailer. But, the prior 13500BTU unit was clearly far larger than needed, so I am confident this will work fine.
At some point Black Series going to just send you the shell make upgrades easier and more environmentally friendly approach
What's the make and model number?
RP-AC3400 rec pro houghton Bellaire 3400 series looks like
I watched the entire video, still not sure of the model or brand of the product, please reiterate product information especially during such a lengthy video
The video is two years old, so I was wondering if their had been any knew thoughts about this unit. Do you all still install (or recommend the unit)this unit for aftermarket replacements. I am wanting to change out my AC and am curios about the houghton brand.
was interested in the A/C but you dont allow us to know the model and how to buy it. will not subscribe
We have a phone number and and website you can visit and contact us.
Same. Without that info and woth what his reply is to you, seems like a pure marketing and nothing honest
I like the L.E.D. display of the temperature on the newer AC. I agree, that Black Series will need to send RVofA the Shell, because all these upgrades are incredible!
no link or mention of the a/c and model so can find a place to buy one ?????????????????
Very "cool" option. We'll likely need the AC more often than not in Florida (when plugged in or on generator). We'll see how the Dometic does, but might touch base in the future for this upgrade. We're ready to head back to Utah to do some sight-seeing and off-grid living. Thanks for the video and always looking for ways to improve the product!
The extra clearance for more head room is huge! Love the AC upgrade! I'm still going back and forth between the Xplore XR22 and HQ19T. I didn't like how low the ceiling was in the XR22. I've haven't been in the HQ19T yet. Curious what your thoughts are between those two units. Being able to haul a quad is something we want. We're looking to buy one within the next year or so.
Not even a consideration in our mind. We don't carry the black series toy haulers because they have balance issues. That's why we got the Xplorer so that we would have a toy hauler option. The explorer ceilings are higher than the Black Series also. Black Series Floor to ceiling is 6ft 3". Xplore is 6ft 4"
The Houghton unit I bought rocks. It is silent and works great in my 30'. The model I bought listed auto and dehumidifier! Neither of those features work on my unit
Why are you guys do try Truma Aventa Compact plus Rooftop Air Conditioner?? That AC unit is more Quiter..
You want to do reviews. Fill in the blanks. Old model? New Model?
Do you need a generator to run this, or can it run off of the four installed batteries? We're planning on spending a lot of our time offgrid in southern Utah, so having AC would be nice without the need to run an external generator.
It is a 110v- so it would require the inverter of a solar/battery system. Beefing up both would be necessary. A 12v ac is imo a better option for off grid (no fn generator😂)
Remember decibels are not linear. For example, 80 dB is twice as load as 70 dB.
Love the idea of a new AC that is quieter you guys are really good at what you do can you tell me why there is no dryer for clothes I know there's washers but why is there no dryer
We install a clothes line for a lot of people. We could even add a dryer but Black Series does not add one stock. Don't have a good reason why they don't..
Favor to ask. Very helpful video btw. Does your Houghton AC run the fan continuously when powered on regardless of compressor running? (meaning it doesn't turn on/off with desired set temperature) And, have you encountered any humdity issues where the unit may keep things cool, but not control humidity well such as in southern climates where it is hot and humid at night perhaps? Thank you.
On my unit the heating function stops working at temps below I believe 57F same for this one ? Not that I need when it’s 57F colder yes 👍 As always great video and keep driving the bus 🚌 to the next level!
110v no bueno for off grid with solar. Need a 12v!
Ok this one is better for use under low temps I checked manual for 3400 model
What is the name & model please, wow what a difference!!!
Are you going to change the AC units you put in the Roamer one??
That ac noise will make me fall asleep 😂
Please add a bidet sprayer next to the incinerator toilet
did you need to upgrade your converter?
Shane, did we hear you correctly, this is a free upgrade ?????
They are making money on them. That's why they didn't mention what unit it is or the model number, but they left a phone number in the description for whoever wants to buy one. They're making plenty of money, trust me.
What brand is this quieter AC? Is it a Dometic also?
Pretty sure it's one of the Houghton Bellaire models, which they actively went out of their way to avoid telling us.👎🏽 But it's still a 220v unit so you still can't boondock with it.
@@glenchilada 1. They showed the owners manual. 2. Its still a 120vac model. You can run it off grid with a small generator or an inverter if your battery bank is big enough.
What is the model 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
Why do you all not put 12 volt AC's in them stock. Especially when they are promoted for off grid and boondocking.
One
They aren't the manufacturer. Plus, Black Series has horrible electrical systems that aren't going to handle it very long. There's a reason they no longer deal with Black Series.
All air conditioners are dehumidifiers.
You can't run AC very long off grid. Most take a lot of amps. The dehumidifier takes about 1/10 the amount amps to run.. running an air conditioner all the time is not very viable for most.
Too bad you can't share a link to make some money on the products. It's rather disappointing to be so far away and not be able to just order the product and install it locally. Definitly doesn't earn a subscribe from my angle.
Thank you for the feedback, you can order them online relatively easily but we don't have an affiliate relationship with them.
Not sure if you realize it but you don't really tell us what brand and model this is. If you do I did not catch it. No link below either.
Hey cool video. Tell us what make/model. 😂
What is the brand of AC?
why not using a house split system the quitest of them all
What is the make and model of this new ac you installed
Which AC is this new one? Sorry if I missed it.
Yes, if this model is as good as you say, We need to know the model name and number, Shane. I agree with Dave.
@Jemma Stone thank you
Yep, more bells and whistles to break.
Not useful without AC model info.
For what the Black Series cost, this unit should be stock.
Hey Shane, great Vid as always. Any credit for the Dometic and how much is the upgrade?
Yeahhhhhh, quieter and better in every way to the “so last century” Dometic unit. Soooooo, how much to upgrade, Shane? Hopefully I can get my HQ19 with this cool improvement and cancel the soft start upgrade I put on my order last August.
Best videos on the market are the ones where all the BS and foolishness is omitted as well as the absence of the narrator as he has decreased in the video and the video has moved on to the educational level.
That is what’s called another level.
Lol, that deserved a subscribe...
Can you instead it on a semi?
Will this work in the HQ21 with the 15k btu?
were the wedsite for the a.c.?
We only offer the. Direct to our customers. We ship them from overseas.
I have the same one and it’s garbage
your introduction is tooooooooo loud on your channel.
I did subscribe because I thought this video was going to be helpful and informative but no name no model number on the ac .. for that reason I'm out. Unsubcribed
Pointless video, let me tell you about this A/C without telling you anything about the a/c.
Waist of time!