barefootonthefarm
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Post by barefootonthefarm on Aug 5, 2017 10:19:09 GMT -8
So, we have our plan made and most of the work done to install our window ac on drawer slides out the street side of the camper. Problem is the fridge access panel I bought for the hole is 1/2" to small top to bottom! Ugh! and we were rolling right along on this finally. I've had the ac too long to return and some of the packaging is gone anyway, so getting a different ac isn't a solution.
Is there a bigger access door available? Or is it possible to make a door from scratch? It doesn't need to be vented as the plan was to have it open via the hinge as the ac slid out under it. We don't have any metal working tools, but could probably buy/borrow a metal brake.
Melissa
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Post by vikx on Aug 7, 2017 21:26:48 GMT -8
You might be able to fabricate a door, depending on the hinge config. I'd talk to TrailerTrasher to see if he has one in his arsenal the right size...
Pictures would help us visualize what you're trying to do.
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Post by ladywendolyn on Aug 8, 2017 16:00:25 GMT -8
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Post by barefootonthefarm on Aug 8, 2017 17:41:41 GMT -8
You might be able to fabricate a door, depending on the hinge config. I'd talk to TrailerTrasher to see if he has one in his arsenal the right size... Pictures would help us visualize what you're trying to do. This is where we are at. We went ahead and framed it out. It's 14 tall by 19.5 wide. I finally found a square cornered baggage door that fits those dimensions, but it's pricey. $135 before shipping. I may take a look at the vintage trailer supply one and see if I can make it work. |
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Post by barefootonthefarm on Aug 8, 2017 17:57:51 GMT -8
You might be able to fabricate a door, depending on the hinge config. I'd talk to TrailerTrasher to see if he has one in his arsenal the right size... Pictures would help us visualize what you're trying to do. This is where we are at. We went ahead and framed it out. It's 14 tall by 19.5 wide. I finally found a square cornered baggage door that fits those dimensions, but it's pricey. $135 before shipping. I may take a look at the vintage trailer supply one and see if I can make it work. Trying out tapatalk so I can post a photo from my phone. Let's see how it works...  with the ac retracted into the trailer  and pulled out via the heavy duty drawer slides. |
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Post by ladywendolyn on Aug 8, 2017 18:32:54 GMT -8
How did you attach the drawer slides?
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Post by barefootonthefarm on Aug 8, 2017 18:44:54 GMT -8
There were several screws already in the base of the ac. Almost all of them lined up with holes in the drawer slides. We drilled a couple new holes in the slides where needed. The ac slides in along the base of the cabinet, so when trailer is underway it won't be bouncing along on the rails.
On the inside of the cabinet the drawer slides are acrewed to 1x4's that are secured to the inside of the old stove cabinet. I'll see if I have some photos.
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Post by barefootonthefarm on Aug 8, 2017 18:48:15 GMT -8
There were several screws already in the base of the ac. Almost all of them lined up with holes in the drawer slides. We drilled a couple new holes in the slides where needed. The ac slides in along the base of the cabinet, so when trailer is underway it won't be bouncing along on the rails. On the inside of the cabinet the drawer slides are acrewed to 1x4's that are secured to the inside of the old stove cabinet. I'll see if I have some photos.   |
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Post by aslmx on Aug 9, 2017 6:51:42 GMT -8
This is a smart idea. Seems this might be better than trying to duct out a box.
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