Upgrade the air con

[rcf]

We sold our 17 56 2 ob.. and now we r upgrading to the 20 64 1 ob.. we are stuck on weather we upgrade the air con.. or leave it standard, the more i read on here and on other forums and the ppl we have spoke to at caravan parks say get the upgrade.. some say not to.. we are stuck atm..i wanted to know if other van owners of the 20 64 1 have the upgrade or dnt have the upgrade and have the standard system. What are you thoughts/opinions...

Thanks rcf...

 

[Bellbirdweb]

Hi there @rcf, we have the 21.64-1 and upgraded to the Ibis when we purchased ours.

We were told that the standard was not a true reverse cycle, so going to a proper reverse cycle would be better for heating.

It wasn't a cheap upgrade (around $1200 from memory) and I'd have to say I've been disappointed with that descision.

Yes it heats ok, however when on heating mode, the compressor cutting in and out is so noisy, it wakes me up at night.

I contacted Air Command and they told me it's normal.

So I have now fitted a diesel heater for heating and only use be Ibis for cooling (which I am very happy with).

For my 2 bobs worth, I'd invest the extra into a diesel heater, which can be used off grid.

 

[Macca_75]

Anyone know a reliable/reputable dealer in Vic that fits diesel heaters to new vans?

 

[Smirke]

We also have the 21-64 and instead of the Coleman, which we were told were noisy, etc, we got the ibis 2. Asked for the ibis 3, but it had only just come out and got told no.

So far we are very happy with it.

 

[rcf]

Thanks.. yeah we decided to go for the upgrade.. cost of $193..

 

[Dean Anderson]

I've been quoted $550 for the upgrade....

 

[bigcol]

it was 6 months ago @Dean Anderson , maybe a price hike or 3.................

 

[Red1]

We have the ibis 3 and it is great. Nice and quiet and works well. We had it going in Darwin in Pct last October and found it worked very well.

Cheers