Roof Mount A/C units
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Roof Mount A/C units
Hi again guys! I have a new question for you all.
In case you havent read my other post, I bought a 28' enclosed car hauler. I plan on using it to haul my race car and also to haul my ATVs and be my "redneck camper". So I need to put a air conditioning unit on it. It will be all open inside no walls or partitions.
So any suggestions on a roof mounted a/c unit? Maybe a ballpark figure for price and installation? Thaks again guys, Bret
In case you havent read my other post, I bought a 28' enclosed car hauler. I plan on using it to haul my race car and also to haul my ATVs and be my "redneck camper". So I need to put a air conditioning unit on it. It will be all open inside no walls or partitions.
So any suggestions on a roof mounted a/c unit? Maybe a ballpark figure for price and installation? Thaks again guys, Bret
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A few years ago I had to replace my 13K unit on my camper. The cheapest price I could find (Carrier V) was PPL in Houston which was @$650 shipped to my door. I already had the hole in the roof so it was simple to swap them out. I would think that it wouldn't be too much of a big deal cutting the hole, just the initial blade to the roof would make me second guess myself. Just measure 2,3,10 times and cut once.
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Check out Camping World on line. Price w/install should be under $1,000. Do you have a ceiling w/insulation ? Wiring route ? How are you going to power it ??
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The ceiling has plywood or whatever it is on it. There is conduit running down the ceiling to feed the lights that are ceiling mounted. So I figured I would have the wires for the A/C in the conduit. I dont plan on installing it myself. I dont wanna leaker....lol. Just wondering what brands seem to be the best and what BTU I might need. Thanks Bret
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The ceiling has plywood or whatever it is on it. There is conduit running down the ceiling to feed the lights that are ceiling mounted. So I figured I would have the wires for the A/C in the conduit. I dont plan on installing it myself. I dont wanna leaker....lol. Just wondering what brands seem to be the best and what BTU I might need. Thanks Bret
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The 15k run about $700. Either Coleman or DuoTherm/Dometic are very reputable. The 15k draws about 15amps, maybe more at start up. I guess you have 12V circuits?
A professional installation is a good idea.
A professional installation is a good idea.
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Trailer has a breaker box for 120v, and seperate 12v system for 2 smaller cargo type lights. A/C would be run off of 120 plug at campground or my generator when electricity is not availible. Yes it will be professional installed. Its a nice trailer and I dont wanna turn it into a junk box. Bret
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If you think you'll need a little heat in that Red Neck RV, Carrier also makes a air conditioner with a heat pump for about 100 bucks more. Same size as the other ones. Works great down to 40 degrees. After that you gotta get a fire going somewhere.
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...-heat-pump.htm
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http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...-heat-pump.htm
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