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Originally Posted by greg489
The new 8000 btu model coming out in 2015 is only 12.5" high, so I guess it could always set under the camper on rainy days. I think there would be enough clearance under the Snoozy. I was also wondering about the plastic pipes. Wouldn't they need some type of insulation wrapped around them on very hot sunny days or very cold nights? What's your advice Paul?
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There is certainly some energy loss with the hoses. But, in my experience with my 2500BTU PetCool, if I keep the connection hoses short, it isn't a problem. If I want to set the unit further away and user longer hoses, it becomes more of an issue. I would not suggest insulating them, though, because condensation will happen anyway, and will soak the insulation, and it becomes cumbersome, ugly, and generally yucky.
I have found the biggest problem with the portable unit is finding a way to secure it. Not impossible, but needs to be taken into consideration.