heat pump / ac unit in garage

rb71

Member
I'm just curious why the don't offer a heat pump / ac in the garage area? i have been reading and told the garage is colder or hotter then the rest of the trailer.
thanks bobby
 

71stang99

Well-known member
Is it possible to add the heat pump to a unit? I added the AC in the bedroom and it has the switch positions for heat and when I pulled the cover off to look it seems like it owuld be a plug in module.
 

jimtoo

Moderator
The add ons are not heat pumps,,, they add a heat strip to some of the units. If you have a unit that is all metal flashing on the lower unit, I think you can purchase and add a heat strip. If the unit is one that has plastic in the mounting area you cannot add a heat strip. I think I am correct on this,,, hopefully someone that has done this will jump in soon.

Jim M

I see the factory offers an a/c, heat pump unit for the living area if ordered as an option. But do not list heat pump for bedroom or garage area.
 
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Urban350

Well-known member
My a/c has the heat pump built into it (not a heat strip) to explain it simply, because that is all I know. It is basically like having the a/c run backwards so it produces heat instead of cooling.
 

71stang99

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This is what my unit looks like now. The pic isnt that great buy you can see the connector of which I was wondering if a 'module' could be plugged in for heat. Also if I am looking at it right it has the metal flashing on the bottom. Curious, is there wiring or the electrical capacity to add a third ac/heat unit to the garage? Not saying I want to but just wondering if its possible.
 

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jimtoo

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To be sure about adding a heat strip to your unit, get model # and call Dometic USA, 800-544-4881.

Have your VIN handy and call Heartland Customer Service, 877-262-8032, and ask about wiring in the garage area. I don't "think" there is wiring in the garage area for a/c.
 

rb71

Member
i dont a cyclone or any toy hauler yet. but if i get 1 i will use it as living space and not a garage area.
thanks bobby
 
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