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Post by randys on Aug 13, 2016 14:45:22 GMT -8
I have been looking at different A/C options for when the time comes. I have read the threads here but notice I have not seen anything about a roof top unit. My best guess is because the weight is too much for the roof of a vintage camper. Is that correct? or am I missing something else?
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Post by nccamper on Aug 13, 2016 15:15:27 GMT -8
...the weight is too much for the roof of a vintage camper. Is that correct? Yes, the weight. |
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Post by turbodaddy on Aug 13, 2016 15:39:13 GMT -8
Hey randys, Our FAN had a roof AC ( Carrier) that weighs about 90 pounds. The framing on FANS is 2x so I think it might have been OK, but I didn't like all the noise so I took it off and installed Fantastic Fan instead. If you are doing a serious rebuild maybe you could beef it up enough not to have to worry.
By the way if you (or anyone else) can use the AC, it is in almost like new condition and I'd let it go for $100. Have to be local though (Cape Cod)...not going to ship that much weight.
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Post by randys on Aug 13, 2016 16:14:28 GMT -8
How we'll does the Fantastic fan do at keeping a camper cool? Would it not be worth putting a/c in? I live in the southeast region where heat and humidity are both high in the summer months.
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Post by nccamper on Aug 13, 2016 19:09:30 GMT -8
How we'll does the Fantastic fan do at keeping a camper cool? Would it not be worth putting a/c in? I live in the southeast region where heat and humidity are both high in the summer months. I live in NC and it does a good job early summer and late Fall when the evening cools down. On days like today when it's 95 degrees with 85% humidity and 82 degrees at 11pm, nothing but an AC unit will do. |
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Post by msgoehring on Aug 13, 2016 19:41:26 GMT -8
Since I'm doing a frame up restoration, if I had the money I'd get this, www.adventurerv.net/coleman-polar-cub-roof-air-conditioner-p-76.htmlOne of the lowest weight a/c's for rv's out there and you can get a heating element so it does it all. Of course, all is like $1500 since you have to buy everything separate. The outside unit, the inside controls and the heating element and shroud as far as I can tell. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 19:55:44 GMT -8
Since I'm doing a frame up restoration, if I had the money I'd get this, www.adventurerv.net/coleman-polar-cub-roof-air-conditioner-p-76.htmlOne of the lowest weight a/c's for rv's out there and you can get a heating element so it does it all. Of course, all is like $1500 since you have to buy everything separate. The outside unit, the inside controls and the heating element and shroud as far as I can tell. They sure make you pay for convenience in the camping realm don't they. Nice and $$$. A $100 window unit and $15 ceramic plug in heater. Done. Says my budget. But hey it works. |
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Post by msgoehring on Aug 13, 2016 20:05:00 GMT -8
That's what my budget says too, that's why we aren't getting one. We are beefing up the needed areas, you know, in case we win the lottery or something.
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Post by randys on Aug 14, 2016 12:24:21 GMT -8
Hmmm. I don't have that kind of money laying around, but maybe I could save up, or use my tax refund next year. I am sure I will still be working on it then. Just how hard would it be to beef up the framing to support one of these? I also sent a question to Adventure RV to see if that was a complete kit, or if I have to buy other parts. I will let you know when they answer.
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Post by glg72 on Aug 14, 2016 14:10:15 GMT -8
Here's another option to consider . . . After installing a new roof skin on my trailer, I wanted NO rooftop penetrations. I also wasn't real fond of the window a/c look, although my previous canned ham had one and I was glad for it on hot, humid days. But this time I used one of the 'portable room air conditioners' that are showing up more and more in stores. Walmart has them, and lots of other retailers. I actually got mine from a liquidation outfit online. Mine is a heat pump, so it will both cool in the summer and heat in the winter (or late fall, at least). It takes up about half of one of my closets, but I was willing to do that for a better overall appearance. I installed two chrome vents outside for intake and exhaust air. It's working really good for us. - Greg Here are some pics. . . .    |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2016 15:21:53 GMT -8
glg72, I really like that. I gather you have a 15' trailer or more from what it looks like. In our Compact we would have to sacrifice our full size bed to manage that. But I like yours. Its unassuming from both the inside and outside. Where does the condensation water go to with a portable unit?
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Post by msgoehring on Aug 14, 2016 16:21:38 GMT -8
Rich, we're actually going to get one of these, www.securepets.com/PortableAirConditionerForCAMPER.htmlIt's small enough to fit under the trailer while in use so it's not in our way. It doesn't stay connected all the time so we can take it when we need it and leave it home when we don't. We'll have holes in the wardrobe floor for air to come up through. Of course the holes will have covers to keep creepy crawlies out when not in use. We figured this was a good option for our little trailer, it's not much bigger if any than yours. |
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Post by glg72 on Aug 14, 2016 16:46:51 GMT -8
glg72, I really like that. I gather you have a 15' trailer or more from what it looks like. In our Compact we would have to sacrifice our full size bed to manage that. But I like yours. Its unassuming from both the inside and outside. Where does the condensation water go to with a portable unit? Mine sits over the wheel well, so I just made a hole and ran a plastic hose out for the condensation to drip. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2016 17:09:25 GMT -8
GENIUS!!
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Post by nccamper on Aug 14, 2016 19:24:10 GMT -8
I installed two chrome vents outside for intake and exhaust air. It's working really good for us. - Greg I like the vents. Where did you buy them? |
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