Post by handkey on May 1, 2017 14:53:16 GMT -8
The 1968 Forester model 14 That Im finishing now has a buyer and they want rooftop air. I took the call as I was literally putting together the supports for the rooftop vent. They told me they wanted to add rooftop air and I told them good timing! another week and I would be tearing stuff apart to make it happen. I don't have the skin on yet so everything is accessible.
I believe the Forester can handle the weight. It has 1 1/2" thick walls and 3 inches of bent plywood at the top of the wall to support the roof. This model is also narrow. About 80 inches wide.
The rooftop vent on this model sits between the wardrobe cabinet and kitchen cabinet. Theres is only 43 inches of free span there so it seams like it will have good weight support. I have 2 1/2" of clearance between cabinet doors and ceiling when the are open. I don't think they will interfere with the A/c control facia.
Here are my questions.
No strong feelings out there about a better location? I haven't cut the opening yet.
Is the sloping roofline a concern? Do the A/C units need to sit level or is flush to the slope ok?
Do I need to beef up the supports for the entire length of the ac unit? or just the ones that support the opening?
This trailer electrical is a two fuse unit with a fridge. I suspect Im going to need a separate fuse/breaker. 30 amp shore power?
Whats a good installation charge price in addition to the A/C unit.
What else don't I know!!!!!!
I just started the OEM Roof vent opening supports. They are 1 1/2" x 1 1/8" knot free material. I can make them wider....
IMG_7522 by Campurist, on Flickr
I believe the Forester can handle the weight. It has 1 1/2" thick walls and 3 inches of bent plywood at the top of the wall to support the roof. This model is also narrow. About 80 inches wide.
The rooftop vent on this model sits between the wardrobe cabinet and kitchen cabinet. Theres is only 43 inches of free span there so it seams like it will have good weight support. I have 2 1/2" of clearance between cabinet doors and ceiling when the are open. I don't think they will interfere with the A/c control facia.
Here are my questions.
No strong feelings out there about a better location? I haven't cut the opening yet.
Is the sloping roofline a concern? Do the A/C units need to sit level or is flush to the slope ok?
Do I need to beef up the supports for the entire length of the ac unit? or just the ones that support the opening?
This trailer electrical is a two fuse unit with a fridge. I suspect Im going to need a separate fuse/breaker. 30 amp shore power?
Whats a good installation charge price in addition to the A/C unit.
What else don't I know!!!!!!
I just started the OEM Roof vent opening supports. They are 1 1/2" x 1 1/8" knot free material. I can make them wider....
IMG_7522 by Campurist, on Flickr
