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**Bill** · 08-11-2016, 01:09 PM

The TM A/C is rated 13,500 BTU/hr. What was the rating of the A/C in your popup?

Although the TM does have some air leaks, the big expanses of walls and roof are insulated. This is quite different from the large expanse of canvas or uninsulated fiberglass in a pop-up, especially if the canvas is in the sun.

I would expect much better results in a TM compared to a popup. I'm not sure where the estimate of a 25 degree differential comes from. I guess it might be true if the TM is in bright sun - solar loading is a big factor. But I would expect it to do much better in a shaded location.

Bill

08-11-2016, 01:09 PM	#3
Bill Site Team Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine Posts: 10,106	The TM A/C is rated 13,500 BTU/hr. What was the rating of the A/C in your popup? Although the TM does have some air leaks, the big expanses of walls and roof are insulated. This is quite different from the large expanse of canvas or uninsulated fiberglass in a pop-up, especially if the canvas is in the sun. I would expect much better results in a TM compared to a popup. I'm not sure where the estimate of a 25 degree differential comes from. I guess it might be true if the TM is in bright sun - solar loading is a big factor. But I would expect it to do much better in a shaded location. Bill __________________ 2020 2720QS (aka 2720SL) 2014 Ford F-150 4WD 5.0L Bill's Tech Stuff album