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Post by universalexports on Jul 24, 2013 16:29:09 GMT -8
Well, I have my new VCT tiles laid in the camper, from what I understand I need a good sealer, then a wax/polish. anyone have any recommendations?
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Post by universalexports on Jul 24, 2013 16:03:54 GMT -8
I battery will be a bit heavy if you are going to install it up high in a cabinet, and then figure out how you are going to charge the battery. you could wire a battery tender into the fuse box, but if you are going to do that might as well wire in an inverter. an inverter will work just fine, but again you have to figure out how to wire it into your fuse box. which is close to where the fan will be, not hard to run the wires. I was going to use one like this, but I ended up doing a whole rewire and ran the 12 volt wires all the way down to the bottom of my camper where I have a 12 volt battery. this one is simple and also gives you another 12 volt power outlet for a cell phone or something. available at Radio Shack.
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Post by universalexports on Jul 22, 2013 8:05:33 GMT -8
this is an age old problem, no good solution. there is really no ideal location to put an AC unit in without having to give up something.
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Post by universalexports on Jul 21, 2013 14:42:35 GMT -8
I had a 2005 durango, I dont see their being any issue with it at all. thats plenty of truck,
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Post by universalexports on Jul 21, 2013 11:31:35 GMT -8
well I am to the stage of planing my AC install, I plan to have a dresser in the rear of the camper under the rear window with the AC unit built into the top half of the dresser. a metal bottom with drain will be under it, with sealed sides on the rear half as well, this is one of those no drip AC units but they do splash small droplets out the side when the fan hits the water. so the back half will have to be boxed in and sealed so the water will drain to the pan and out the bottom. it will vent the hot air out the back through a vent under the rear window. the two top drawers will be fake and will fold down to access the AC filter. the only visible clue that an AC unit is in it, will be a small 3x10 vent in the front over the top drawer. the side and front vents will draw in air from a huge vent on the curb side of the dresser (this will be under the bunk bed and not visible.) any thoughts, comments, snide remarks?
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Post by universalexports on Jul 19, 2013 20:41:06 GMT -8
I replaced mine, but not with tempered glass, although now that you mention it, thats not a bad idea. having replaced the glass, I dont see an issue with going with tempered glass, even if it's a bit thicker.
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Post by universalexports on Jul 19, 2013 19:39:00 GMT -8
the problem with tape that comes off easy, is it wont hold up well for any length of time without coming off. maybe put cardboard in between the walls just like the window goes in, and screw it in. instead of glass use cardboard.
some old screen wire behind the vents will keep most critters out.
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Post by universalexports on Jul 19, 2013 19:29:43 GMT -8
make SURE you get Trailer tires, (ST) not passenger car (P) or truck tires (LT). Trailer tires have much thicker sidewalls and will help prevent swaying when towing,
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Post by universalexports on Jul 18, 2013 16:14:34 GMT -8
it was $118.00 available at walmart in store only, the one I found that had all the info listed as on ebay
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Post by universalexports on Jul 18, 2013 13:54:41 GMT -8
it's not the voltage that matters, amps are whats important. I done some searching, and home depot online doesnt carry it any more, I found it on wal-mart.com, then had to search some more to find the info I needed
5,050 BTU, 9.7 EER, 4.9 amps EZ mount window kit Adjustable thermostat 2 cooling / 2 fan only speeds Power interruption restart Non-ozone-depleting refrigerant (R-410A) Fits windows 23 in. - 38 in. wide, minimum height 12-1/2 in. Rigid slide-out filter Unit Type - Cool Only Color Appearance Cool White MFG Model #: AEL05LQ MFG Part #: AEL05LQ
Bottom line is it pulls 4.9 amps, not bad at all for an AC unit, most older campers have a 15 amp breaker, and most camp sites have 30 amp breakers,
to put it into perspective a fantastic fan uses 2 amps, a small TV uses 1.5 amps, a pair of lights 1 amp, a 700 watt microwave uses 5.8 amps. a stovetop burner uses 15 amps etc.
bottom line if you have a 15 amp setup, 1/3 of your power will be used for AC.
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Post by universalexports on Jul 17, 2013 20:13:47 GMT -8
mine were 9x9
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Post by universalexports on Jul 16, 2013 17:26:26 GMT -8
if you figure out what part for sure is suppose to come off, and can take it to a shop an impact wrench works wonders, the constant sharp jarring will vibrate it loose.
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Post by universalexports on Jul 15, 2013 14:22:20 GMT -8
the best thing I have found is steel wool and soap and water or vinegar. I've heard vinegar works better. 0000 steel wool makes short work of it, give it a try.
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Post by universalexports on Jul 14, 2013 18:52:03 GMT -8
wow, thats a lot of work, congrats! glad your home.
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Post by universalexports on Jul 13, 2013 17:31:14 GMT -8
I would want a bumper, a 3 inch channel connected to the frame,sanded and paintd would be fine, for a few reasons,
even a small twig will bend that aluminum if you back over it, let alone if a car or tree bumps it. it will also give you a place to mount a spare tire.
several had one so it will still appear factory.
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