Recommendation for Adding Second Air Conditioner Unit to East to West Alta Travel Trailer

Question:

I AM LOOKING TO ADD AN AC TO THE BEDROOM OF A EAST WEST ALTA 2350 KRK IM TOLD IT IS PRE WIRED.SO I NEED A MANUAL UNIT I WANT IT QUIET AS POSSABLE .PLEASE ADVISE

asked by: Ralph C

Expert Reply:

To operate a second AC unit you should have 50-Amp service in your East to West Alta Travel Trailer 2350KRK. I suggest you verify your travel trailers electrical system before beginning project. Otherwise, you will be operate the new unit in the bedroom when sleeping, but possibly not both simultaneously. The 13,500 Btu. Atwood Air Command Rooftop RV Air Conditioner, # AT15027-22 is my recommendation. This is an 11.3 amp unit noted for being more quiet running than most common RV AC units. It has simple, straightforward electronics and is easy to install.

I also suggest you consider the SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units, # SSR54FR. This will reduce your RV air conditioner startup power demand by up to 70 percent and eliminate that loud, clunking compressor noise.

expert reply by: Michael R