Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 12:52:51 GMT -8
I've seen a lot of threads about different methods to keep your trailer cool in hot weather. Air conditioners need to be able to vent heat from inside to the outside, so if you're using a window unit you'll either need to cut a hole or use existing vents. If you're using a "ductless" system you'll need to run either a dryer hose looking thing, or pressurized lines from inside to the outside. One way or the other, you've got to get that heat from the inside to the outside. Most people are HIGHLY against cutting into the exterior of their trailer and changing the original outside look.
I've seen one thread on here where somebody cut a hole into the underside their trailer and framed in their window unit. It was a really nice job and a decent idea. However I see two issues with that type of setup, both have to do with one fact: heat rises. The hot air would have a much easier time venting if it could travel upwards. Since hot air rises, cold air sinks. Since you're bringing cold air into the bottom of the trailer, this will most likely result in the bottom of your trailer being cool, and the top being hot.
So, I'll get to it then. I'm not sure if anybody has thought of this yet or not but I'll toss it out there.
If you don't have direct access to an existing outside vent, why not MAKE access to it? Framing out a duct-like assembly on the inside that utilizes existing outside vents MIGHT be a better solution.
In my 16 scs there are two vents for the refridgerator. One on the bottom and one on the top. The inside panels are built around what looks almost like a chimney.
As the fridge moves heat from inside the fridge to the back, it heats up the air within the vent, which rises up out of the top. As the hot air exits, cold air is pulled in from the bottom which creates an air current that constantly brings a fresh cool breeze across the coils of the fridge, helping it cool more efficiently and also assisting in the ventilation of exhaust from the burning propane that powers the fridge.
My idea is pretty simple, cut a hole into this chimney for the air conditioner. The extra hot air should actually accelerate the existing air current which would cause the AC and the fridge to run even more efficiently. This would also make for a much easier installation.
What do you guys think?
I've seen one thread on here where somebody cut a hole into the underside their trailer and framed in their window unit. It was a really nice job and a decent idea. However I see two issues with that type of setup, both have to do with one fact: heat rises. The hot air would have a much easier time venting if it could travel upwards. Since hot air rises, cold air sinks. Since you're bringing cold air into the bottom of the trailer, this will most likely result in the bottom of your trailer being cool, and the top being hot.
So, I'll get to it then. I'm not sure if anybody has thought of this yet or not but I'll toss it out there.
If you don't have direct access to an existing outside vent, why not MAKE access to it? Framing out a duct-like assembly on the inside that utilizes existing outside vents MIGHT be a better solution.
In my 16 scs there are two vents for the refridgerator. One on the bottom and one on the top. The inside panels are built around what looks almost like a chimney.
As the fridge moves heat from inside the fridge to the back, it heats up the air within the vent, which rises up out of the top. As the hot air exits, cold air is pulled in from the bottom which creates an air current that constantly brings a fresh cool breeze across the coils of the fridge, helping it cool more efficiently and also assisting in the ventilation of exhaust from the burning propane that powers the fridge.
My idea is pretty simple, cut a hole into this chimney for the air conditioner. The extra hot air should actually accelerate the existing air current which would cause the AC and the fridge to run even more efficiently. This would also make for a much easier installation.
What do you guys think?
