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Dhutime


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Hi all ,we need to replace our air con but what is the best Nowdays ?

looking at the Dometic BR 342 I believe these are relatively new? Has anybody one of these installed or can you recommend a replacement modelno

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I'd forget a caravan rooftop model and look at a domestic reverse cycle air con. We went through this exercise 16 mths ago and after sacrificing 2 overhead cupboards and the generator box on the rear bumper we couldn't be happier with our new air con - total cost $1600 - a quiet and very efficient option

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villatranquilla wrote:

I'd forget a caravan rooftop model and look at a domestic reverse cycle air con. We went through this exercise 16 mths ago and after sacrificing 2 overhead cupboards and the generator box on the rear bumper we couldn't be happier with our new air con - total cost $1600 - a quiet and very efficient option

 Exactly what we are doing.  We have a new Jayco on order & have specified that there is NO air/con.  I will be fitting a domestic split system, probably a panasonic after delivery.

Hey Villas, what size a/c did you fit?  I am considering either a 2.5kw or 3.5kw. same physical size & weight & only $100 difference in price.  I don't want to be underpowered but overpower is not good either.

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go air command sparrow .....an Ibis 4 years no trouble

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Thanks for your input I have looked at the domestic units but cannot fit one of those unfortunately .
Still hoping someone has a Dometic 342 installed who can give me first hand info .
Seems like they were released 2015 has 3 kW cooling and 2.9 heating

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