So far so good
I just received my unit yesterday so I can’t say too much about it. It did arrive as scheduled, the delivery person was helpful and courteous. It was carefully packed so there was no damage. It was also very easy to unpack, I just cut the plastic straps and lifted the box off the unit. I purchased it for my 35-foot fifth-wheel RV to reduce the utility costs. I keep it parked in a resort on the Kentucky River full-time. I was surprised at how sturdy the panel that goes in the window was and after a few adjustments to make it fit the rounded RV window, it installed perfectly. It was easy to set up and get running using the controls on the unit. I have not been able to connect it to the internet yet, it won't work on 5g and we have Starlink 5g, so I'll need to work on that. Also, the control panel on the remote is in Chinese and the instructions don't tell you how to change languages. I set the unit controls on automatic and 70 degrees and it has functioned perfectly. It switches from cool, heat, and fan as needed keeping the camper at 70 degrees. I will note that the outside temperature has been fairly mild so far. It is incredibly quiet. It will need some kind of vented cover on the outside, it's kind of exposed. I had to empty the evaporator tanks a couple of times and I find the three outlets confusing and possibly unnecessary. The lower pan seems to collect all the extra water and is so close to the floor that it is impossible to empty it without lifting the unit. After flooding the dining area twice I finally attached the hose to the bottom outlet and drilled a hole to continually drain it outside regardless of what mode I am running it in. I'll update this review after I use it through some more demanding weather and after I get a utility bill. December 28, 2022 update: I have used it through some mild and extreme winter weather. It starts to struggle under 40 degrees outside but does produce some heat into the mid-thirties. At that point, I switched to my propane furnace and set the unit on “dry” to keep the humidity under control. In Kentucky, we usually have temperatures high enough to run it during the day, and only use propane at night when I keep it cool inside for sleeping. I figure the unit has saved me about $100 a month in heating costs. Propane is very expensive in the area where I live. We are two miles past the boonies. October 21, 2023 Update: Well, I've used it for over a year, and it is on almost 24/7 and has never missed a beat. We have had some very hot weather this summer, and I have set it at 72 degrees on auto and just let it run. An RV is basically a metal box sitting in the sun and it keeps it cool all summer long. It did struggle a little when the temperature was over 100, but the ceiling fan on high made it tolerable. My electric bill in 2022 for August was $144, we had higher temperatures this August (2023) and my bill was $89. By my calculations, this unit has paid for itself in one year in lower utility costs. It does make some unusual noises as it cycles through, and can be a little loud at times, but it is still much quieter than the roof unit that came with the camper. I could not be happier with this product and definitely would recommend it. Read more
