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07-01-2020, 05:40 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 8
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Howdy from SA Texas
Hello everyone my name is Al.
I'm 53 years old, First Time camper owner. I decided just to do something different, my wife passed away 7 months ago, I just didn't want the house anymore, in fact I've become more of a minimalist, I gave my house away to my daughter.
I work as a bereavement coordinator for a local hospice.
I hope to use this platform as a way to gain knowledge from you folks who are probably more experienced with campers and RVs than I am.
I do have two questions, I recently installed a new AC unit 13.5 BTUs will this be enough for my camper it's 27 ft long no slide outs?
Also what is the best way to paint the cabinets, I purchased a no sanding primer and I've painted several of the cabinets with a few coats but I just don't think it looks that good.
Thank you and have a blessed day everyone
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07-01-2020, 05:54 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 4,569
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Thank you for your involvement with Hospice.
We had a 29 ft Class C and one 13.5K unit was iffy during the day in Oklahoma when parked in the sun. A friend had a second unit installed in the bedroom and wired to the back wall. When he needs it he using a separate heavy duty ext. cord and plugs it straight into the pedestal.
I've had pretty good luck painting cabinets and the prep seems to be the hardest part.
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07-01-2020, 07:32 AM
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Community Moderator
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Weyauwega, WI US
Posts: 8,720
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AL;
We are glad you joined us. I am so sorry to read about the loss of your wife. Sorry I can't answer your questions. There is a wealth of RV info available to you here just by asking. Browse the forums that interest you and don't be afraid to ask questions as our members like to help when they can.
Post often and share your RV adventures with us. Enjoy the forums.
Don
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07-01-2020, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,768
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Hi Al! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us! 
So sorry for your loss. Congrats on the new rig! I'm sure you will wish you had bought a 15K A/C unit.
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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07-01-2020, 12:55 PM
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Community Moderator
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Central, Arkansas
Posts: 11,285
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Welcome to the Forum !!
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Cummins ISC 350HP Allison 3000 6 speed
2020 Chevy Equinox Premier 2.0t 9 speed AWD
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07-01-2020, 10:12 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,512
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First I'm sorry for you loss.
A single 13.5 unit will keep you okay, IF, you can find shade when you are camped. If temps are high and no shade you might have to wait until sunset to get it cooled adequately.
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07-02-2020, 06:37 AM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Where we park it!
Posts: 13,145
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Welcome to the forum. Sorry for your loss and congrats on the new rig and lifestyle change.
You are joining a good group of folks here with good info to share. Read the various threads and ask questions as they come up or add info if you can.
I think you will find the AC unit a bit anemic for your needs. We had a 25 foot class C with a 15K AC and it barely kept up in the hot 95-100 degree heat in AZ during the summer.
I am also a fan of a light sanding before redoing any cabinet work.
Good luck and enjoy the adventure!
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2018 Tiffin Allegro RED 37PA
2020 JEEP Trailhawk
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07-03-2020, 04:51 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 8
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Thank you so much for your reply I really appreciate it
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07-03-2020, 04:52 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 8
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Thank you so much and thank you for your reply I really appreciate it
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07-03-2020, 04:57 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 8
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Thank you for your kind words and for the information
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