Testing a new Houghton AC before install / Does it WORK?

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We can not take our camper off the truck in our garage and if you have watched our channel long enough you know that this is a point of contention for us. We weighed our options in order of cost and this solution was the least expensive and easiest. In this video we talk about the solution we decided on and why. First order of business was to test and make sure it works.
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@charliejones5430 6 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas. We hope to see you all at Live Oak.

@RunawayRoses 6 месяцев назад

We’ll be there, see ya soon. Merry Christmas!

@bertkelly7650 6 месяцев назад

Presents! Happy holidays!

@stinger4583 6 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas.

@allenmccarriston5834 6 месяцев назад

It'll fit

@timlawson3630 6 месяцев назад

Best mod we did on our Northern lite.

@jim-uu2db 6 месяцев назад

Almost forgot, Merry Christmas.

@iana36s 6 месяцев назад

Good timing we were just looking at a quieter ac for our Northernlite 9.6

@donmacnh 6 месяцев назад

Awesome - can't wait to see the decibel comparison and how hard the install will be. Thanks

@vince9737 6 месяцев назад

Looks good! Once installed, you may want to consider mounting an inexpensive video camera on your ceiling in the area of the AC unit to monitor clearance when lifting the camper off of the truck.

@e-square9976 6 месяцев назад

One other thing about lifting the camper off in the garage. An idea….What if you did local raised area cutouts and then re-drywall those local areas in the ceiling like a raised box around the high points of the camper. It would be a big project but fairly cost effective. Plus you’re really handy! Of course I’m assuming you have attic space above the current ceiling.

@randpamadventures8374 6 месяцев назад

Happy Holiday’s, can’t wait to see how that AC unit works on the camper, what cool idea.

@horsetrader1991 6 месяцев назад

At least you have a garage. lol, yup the original unit is very loud, Keith (owner of Northern Lite) should change the AC, put an outside entry into the belly of the camper. ??? I wait for your feedback on that one. ohhhhhhh, We did get a HEAVY, 2024, Lance 975, it should be here in a few months. As you know Lance has the Truma AC, very quiet and only suppose to draw 9.6 AMPS. Now I might have read that wrong. Great video guys!

@RunawayRoses 6 месяцев назад

Hey Bill, Congrats on the Lance 975! They are super nice campers and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. That's great it comes with a nice quite Truma AC. The Houghton we put on our NL is also a low amp unit so there's no need for a soft start. The Truma may be the same way being low amperage but I'm not sure. Take Care!

@horsetrader1991 6 месяцев назад

I love the heat strips and the extra BTU's, 13,500 should freeze you guys out. PLUS a remote. I hope my lance has a remote. I'm pretty sure it doesn't come with heat strips. Can't wait to see your post on your install. Great choice! Take care!

@nathanurick8320 6 месяцев назад

We have a solitude and we can’t use our ac in the bedroom because of how loud it is. At night we just run the front ac and it will freeze us out.

@outdoorswithlarryrobin 6 месяцев назад

Hello Guys, definitely a good idea, maybe when ours wear out we will upgrade. Merry Christmas to you both, safe travels 👍🏼🇺🇸

@horsetrader1991 6 месяцев назад

You'll be death by then.

@WhiskeyHunterVAT69 2 месяца назад

@user-jo4lr8it6p 6 месяцев назад

I enjoy all your videos. Very informational. I was just wondering if you ever have any problems getting a site in an RV campground with a truck camper. I plan on buying an RV, but I would much rather have a truck camper versus a fifth wheel. I will appreciate any feedback from any truck camper owner.

@RunawayRoses 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the nice comment. The only problem we have had getting into campgrounds with a truck camper have always been at "Resort" campgrounds. Some have allowed truck campers as long as they are not pop-up truck campers. Or they may allow truck campers, but they do not want them taken off the truck. But most of the time it hasn't been a problem. We just make sure we check before booking. Thanks for watching!

@RabbiJesus 6 месяцев назад

Smart move. It would be terrible to find out it’s a fail on install.

@jim-uu2db 6 месяцев назад

Hey you should let your wife explain to you how it fits together, just kidding. My wife always ask, did I read the instructions?

@e-square9976 6 месяцев назад

Very cool…. Or hot. Ha! Say no to wire nuts and yes to wago! :) I’m jealous you’re doing what want to do…replace that dometic! I will eventually on my NL. Just can’t lift it that high without help. One other thing…during cold camping….below freezing… need to run furnace because it heats the basement whereas the heat pump only will heat the cabin of the camper. I would forget knowing me. 😅

@horsetrader1991 6 месяцев назад

It would be REALLY cold to HAVE to heat the basement but I'm sure Roses have thought of that.

@e-square9976 6 месяцев назад

@@horsetrader1991 yep, I’m sure.

@randylester1219 6 месяцев назад

I'm wondering if you can use a Cold Start low amp draw add ons with that unit? That would give you more options when wanting to use other appliances, like the microwave while the AC is running.

@noneya61 6 месяцев назад

Two questions. 1. Any reason you didn’t go with a 12 V unit so you can run it off a battery directly off of solar etc? 2. How are you liking the northern light so far? I removed the original second question about airbags. I should’ve watched a whole video first duh.

@boondockingamerica 6 месяцев назад

Todd are you useing the 60 inch or the 48 inch super truss to clear the camper ?

@sams7655 6 месяцев назад

No Thats what she said innuendos? So many golden opportunities missed. I wish i had neighbors like yall. You're probably gone all the time. Lol

@noneya61 6 месяцев назад

Hey, your jeeps leaking😂

@paulbailey5915 6 месяцев назад

Can’t you fashion a large dolly on wheels then lower the camper onto that outside the garage, then just wheel it in!

@mowguy1 Месяц назад

I just bought and installed this same unit for our 1967 silver streak travel trailer. I did bench test it or tried it yet. Wondering if you had the soft start option added?

@RunawayRoses Месяц назад

No we did not get a soft start. They have a low amp start up so it’s not needed. Thanks for watching!

@Robert-ex2qp 6 месяцев назад

Looking forward to this long term review.

@bryanstaten5585 6 месяцев назад

Is that unit available in 12 volt?

@blairM363 6 месяцев назад

Is your existing A/C broken, if not and you are changing this for the noise, you may consider keeping the existing A/C for a while. I have watched another RU-vidr go to the Houghton but then later they experience problems with too much humidity.. You might want to wait and see if the Houghton keeps the humidity level low enough for you. How are you liking the new camper? Did you ever have a Bigfoot (sorry I haven’t watched all of your videos but I think I see one in your intro). Would love to know the pros and cons of the different campers you have had.

@RunawayRoses 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment. Yes we have had a few Bigfoot campers and have enjoyed them. They make a great camper. We are also enjoying our Northern Lite with is our third Northern Lite. Both brands make a great camper. There are some differences between the two have pushed us toward the NL. Mainly the NL has a longer 80" bed and the Bigfoot only has a 74" bed. It's a loaded topic to compare the pros and cons of each but maybe we'll make a video about that someday. Thanks for watching!