2beagle 2 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 We recently got a new to us 1999 Rockwood Freedom. No ac, but we want to add it. We'll see if it can accommodate a rooftop unit, but we are also open to a portable or window unit. We will be camping in Disney's Fort Wilderness next month. Is there a recommended minimum BTU for pups? We plan to be out at the parks or the pool during the day, and hope for comfortable sleeping at night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I bought a 13,500 BTU unit for my Jayco, it came with an 8,200 btu unit and i was not happy with the cooling of it. Was bearable at night, but too warn during day even in shade. I bought one from Adventure RV and replaced it my self, took about 2 hours. Ended up giving the small one away as no one wanted to install one that small. In Florida, you need all you can get. If I was doing it again, would check a heat pump Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swimmarz 72 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 mine came with a 13.5K from the factory, still thinking about getting PUG's to help keep it cool during the day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead7368 aka Norm 101 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Pugs work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 What is a Pugs? When I had a pup-up my A/C was 6500 BTU would not keep cool in the heat of the day but would freeze you out at night. I would go with 13.5 BTU. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2beagle 2 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 mine came with a 13.5K from the factory, still thinking about getting PUG's to help keep it cool during the day Pop up Gizmos? I'm considering that as well. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead7368 aka Norm 101 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Yes, pop up gizmos. I have them for my hybrid and I had them for my pop up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Lots of people have made their own using Reflectix, or now using a survival blanket from Wal Mart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead7368 aka Norm 101 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Reflectix is good to cut to shape and put in tenting Windows. Also helps keep the bunks cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swimmarz 72 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 14 hours ago, Travisma said: Lots of people have made their own using Reflectix, or now using a survival blanket from Wal Mart the cost savings really isn't there. I would need 4 blankets( 2 king end, 1 queen end and 1 for the slide) 4x$15= 60 then 100 feet of bungee cord 2x 50Ft rolls at $20/ roll = $40 then 2 inch nylon webbing 25 yards for $17 then 3 x10 packs of shock cord terminal end hooks at $8/ pack= $24 Spool of thread nylon x 2 at $9 each= $18 60+40+12+24+18= $154 in parts to build the 3 or i can buy it from Pug's shipping included for 202.90 so the savings is $48.90 but then there is the labor of assembly, time costs money and it would be in my opinion a 4+ hour project and and because of that they can get the extra $8.90 and save me the hassle of measuring, cutting, sewing( yes i know how and have the equipment) I didn't include Velcro mod cost as i would do it if i made or purchased them so no cost savings doing refletix i hear helps as well, I have not done that yet too but i expect costs to be less than 100 for materials and time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, swimmarz said: the cost savings really isn't there. I would need 4 blankets( 2 king end, 1 queen end and 1 for the slide) 4x$15= 60 then 100 feet of bungee cord 2x 50Ft rolls at $20/ roll = $40 then 2 inch nylon webbing 25 yards for $17 then 3 x10 packs of shock cord terminal end hooks at $8/ pack= $24 Spool of thread nylon x 2 at $9 each= $18 60+40+12+24+18= $154 in parts to build the 3 or i can buy it from Pug's shipping included for 202.90 so the savings is $48.90 but then there is the labor of assembly, time costs money and it would be in my opinion a 4+ hour project and and because of that they can get the extra $8.90 and save me the hassle of measuring, cutting, sewing( yes i know how and have the equipment) I didn't include Velcro mod cost as i would do it if i made or purchased them so no cost savings doing refletix i hear helps as well, I have not done that yet too but i expect costs to be less than 100 for materials and time Since we don't have AC, I'm not too concerned about PUGS. Our bunkends and roof are white so they will to a certain extant reflect some heat. Now I do want to buy reflectix and make coozies for our ice chests. I put my trucks windshield blocker over top of two of the chests and just that little bit seemed to help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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