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03-09-2017, 06:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: seattle,wa USA
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Stay away from Bull Head City, AZ and the surrounding area during the summer months and you should be fine.
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2002 Newmar Kountry Star. Cummins ISB 24 valve
2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 toad on a double axle car hauling trailer
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03-09-2017, 07:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Should be fine. Just get the largest units you can.
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03-09-2017, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Two 15k units on our 40' Dutch Star do quite well. But make sure if you park under trees for the shade, that you check for leaves/tree junk blocking your cooling find, if staying in one place more than a few days. Trust me on this.
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03-09-2017, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,030
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The eternal question: do I have enough X. The eternal answer: you never have enough
We have a 2016 VTDP 3725, a 38' Newmar. We have camped in Las Vegas in direct sun, at 114 degrees and our two ACs worked fine. We have a problem with our rear temperature sensor so we had to keep turning the thermostat up because the bedroom became a meat locker, 68 degrees.
Most Newmar owners will tell you that the insulation in Newmars makes a big difference. Our experience is they are correct. So go out there and try it, but don't forget to post your adventure here . Most important is to make sure if your ACs are not keeping your coach cool is to verify they are working properly. Can't remember who but a Newmar owner posted here about AC not cooling. Upon testing found that the AC was broke.
Mark and Louene Hetrick
Newbee the last VTDP 3725
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03-10-2017, 12:57 AM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Diamond Bar, CA
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External window shades help a lot, direct sunlight on double pane windows will still radiate the heat into the RV. I added shades for the windows that were 6" wider and Magnashade for the windshield and driver's side window; the shades made a big improvement for my mocha colored Bay Star..
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2012 Bay Star 2901, 2 ACs, 5.5KW Onan, 765W solar & Outback FM-60, 800 AH Lifeline AGMs & Magnum MS2812 + AGS + BMK, Koni FSDs, Safe-T-Plus, Super Steer Rear Track Bar, MCD Duo shades w/powered cockpit, remodeled galley, Sumo springs and 2008 Tacoma 4x4 toad.
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03-11-2017, 06:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
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My 40' DSDP has the two 15k units and it is mostly black. I have Magneshades but have NOT installed or used them yet. It was about 96 degrees in Glamis today and there is of course zero shade. We have the ACs set at 68 and they still cycle off occasionally.
I'd say 2 15ks are plenty in a 40' DSDP. The insulation is a big part of it. It'd be even better with the Magneshades and a lighter color.
-TJ
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03-12-2017, 03:51 PM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Diamond Bar, CA
Posts: 757
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Double awnings on both sides and a roof almost covered with solar panels would provide the shade from the sun when there are no trees.
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2012 Bay Star 2901, 2 ACs, 5.5KW Onan, 765W solar & Outback FM-60, 800 AH Lifeline AGMs & Magnum MS2812 + AGS + BMK, Koni FSDs, Safe-T-Plus, Super Steer Rear Track Bar, MCD Duo shades w/powered cockpit, remodeled galley, Sumo springs and 2008 Tacoma 4x4 toad.
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03-12-2017, 05:44 PM
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#36
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Spicewood Texas (West of Austin)
Posts: 4,511
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There's a big difference in 90's in the dessert SW and 90's anywhere from South Texas to Florida. When we camp at race venues, it takes all 3 AC's during the day, mostly because of the humidity. There's no opening the windows at night even if it cools down to the 80's. When I travel to AZ, the 90's in the shade feels very pleasant.
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2007 Newmar Mountain Aire 4528, 450 HP ISM, Allison 4000, 8 Lifeline AGM's
2019 F250 King Ranch 4x4 Powerstroke - SOLD
2022 F350 DRW King Ranch 4 x 4
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