Shasta Compact- Alt layout idea (don't cancel my membership)

Nccamper, if you're in the south, you have to be obsessed with A/C. You can get a third-degree burn just by touching the steering wheel of your car in July and August.

My original thought was to simply (carefully) remove the seat on the driver's side and put a two seat dinette there that matched (I hoped) perfectly. As far as I can see, the seat doesn't support much. But these are thin walls, so who knows?

  I think I am going to try that layout "Callie 65" has going on. It's not the prettiest (smile) but it looks mobile, less intrusive than some of the other ideas I have seen. There are some really good ideas on here for AC installation and manipulation.
  I have measured and research the mobile floor model units with their intakes and drip pans and hoses and I just can't pull the trigger. The other systems that SzQ shared with us looks nice. I just don't want another hole or access port on the walls or floor. Decisions, decisions..
 

   I am with ya on slight changes.. I really like to see the classics restored and would love to own one if it's ever in the cards for us. That one you have acquired out west is Awesome. But ya gotta enjoy the thing to. I'm sure that you will be able to incorporate that stuff.
  Also I think that there is a "My last Will and testament" thread on here somewhere describing the detailed restrictive covenants for ones' heirs of their property when it comes to their Shasta or Vintage Camper.
  That's of course if they are not buried in it...

I too would like to add a/c but don't want to make any major changes to the camper. I'm leaning towards a portable unit that would be stored in the closet and wheeled out when in use. What to do with the exhaust hose? I don't want to cut holes in the floor but what if I replaced the door in the camper that goes to the cargo area with a door with a cut out to accommodate the exhaust hose and ran the hose through the cargo area and out the outside door of the cargo area. The new door to the cargo area would have a sliding panel to cover the hole when the a/c isn't being used. Better yet, I could run the hose through the bottom of the closet, through the storage area under the bench and to the cargo area.  (I have a Shasta Compact if that helps visualize my idea).That way the hose would be permanently attached and the unit could be left in the closet...just leave the closet door open when in use.  The a/c unit I'm looking at has an auto evaporation system and doesn't produce water so no drip pan to contend with. Here's a link to the unit I'm considering.

www.walmart.com/ip/Haier-8-000-BTU-Portable-Air-Conditioner-White-HPY08XCM-LW/23206506#Item+Description
<script>var vglnk = { api_url: '//api.viglink.com/api', key: 'a187ca0f52aa99eb8b5c172d5d93c05b' };</script><script src="//cdn.viglink.com/api/vglnk.js" async="" type="text/javascript"></script><script>var vglnk = { api_url: '//api.viglink.com/api', key: 'a187ca0f52aa99eb8b5c172d5d93c05b' };</script><script src="//cdn.viglink.com/api/vglnk.js" async="" type="text/javascript"></script>