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Post by shastamcnasty on Aug 14, 2012 15:03:14 GMT -5
This is what it looked like under the sink before the a/c installation. Attachments:
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Post by shastamcnasty on Aug 14, 2012 15:04:09 GMT -5
Here is the exhaust hole I cut in the side of the trailer! Attachments:
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Post by shastamcnasty on Aug 14, 2012 15:06:16 GMT -5
And here is what the hole looks like on the entire trailer view. Not too bad. I will buy a vent to cover it and will put a wood vent on the door under the sink so the a/c can blow out with the door open or closed. I may also put a wood vent in a small door at the floor off to the side of the sink door for the intake to work better. Attachments:
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Post by shastamcnasty on Aug 14, 2012 15:06:55 GMT -5
The almost finished product! It worked great! Attachments:
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Post by shastaman on Aug 14, 2012 15:38:28 GMT -5
Really nice location how well does it cool down.
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Post by paigenmarc on Aug 14, 2012 15:40:27 GMT -5
Cool! I really like that.
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Post by shastamcnasty on Aug 14, 2012 15:56:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the positive feed back! This is my first travel trailer and I'm flying by the seat of my pants. When I first turned the unit on it read 90 degrees inside the trailer. After about 15 to 20 minutes it was down to 83 degrees. Keep in mind that it needs time to cool down all the walls, seats, basically everything inside that was 90 degrees. It blows great and you can turn the vent towards the back where the pull out bed is and you can feel the air perfectly. This unit is pretty quiet as well. With a little fan placed somewhere you could circulate the area better. I think it is the best a/c set up yet!  |
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Post by shastaman on Aug 14, 2012 16:03:32 GMT -5
Do you have a drip pan setup just in case it condensates
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Post by shastamcnasty on Aug 14, 2012 16:18:24 GMT -5
I do not have a drip pan if it condensates. It has a little cap at the bottom on the back of the a/c unit. I am going to take that cap off and put a rubber tube over the water drain and put a small hole in the floor with the rubber tube through so any water can just drip strait outside without ever having to drain it manually. Cool or what?
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Post by sterrell04 on Mar 16, 2013 17:20:59 GMT -5
We are looking to do something similar thanks to your inspiration.
Can you tell me what you used (tool/blade) to cut that oval hole in your trailer?
Did you cut straight through skin and shell at same time?
Did you have any problems with having it closed in on all sides?
Did you use any vent hosing into that cut oval or just back the a/c up to wall?
Do you find it needs more air flow?
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Post by adagenhart on Apr 7, 2013 19:58:19 GMT -5
And here is what the hole looks like on the entire trailer view. Not too bad. I will buy a vent to cover it and will put a wood vent on the door under the sink so the a/c can blow out with the door open or closed. I may also put a wood vent in a small door at the floor off to the side of the sink door for the intake to work better. |
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Post by shastamcnasty on Apr 18, 2013 15:49:03 GMT -5
Reply to:
We are looking to do something similar thanks to your inspiration.
Can you tell me what you used (tool/blade) to cut that oval hole in your trailer?
Did you cut straight through skin and shell at same time?
Did you have any problems with having it closed in on all sides?
Did you use any vent hosing into that cut oval or just back the a/c up to wall?
Do you find it needs more air flow?
1. We used a drill to make the starting hole. Then used a reciprocating saw to cut through the skin, interior wood wall, etc..
2. Yes we cut through the skin and shell at the same time.
3. I do not have it closed in on all sides. The air intake is on the side where the drawers are so there is more are to pull from there. I also put a wood intake vent on a small door at the bottom below the doors at the floor. I also put a wood intake air vent on the small wall next to the
seat at the table. It seem to be sufficient.
4. I actually cut the vent hose that the a/c came with shorter so the back would have some breathing room as well. I would say there is a good 6 inches of space between the a/c and wall.
5. I do not think it needs any more air flow than a few inches away from all the walls. It wouldn't hurt to add the decorative wood vents somewhere around it.
I will say it does keep it pretty cool but it does run constantly. The trailers need some kind of insulation. I was thinking about putting foam board on the ceiling and covering it with 1/8th inch wood for insulation. Any thoughts?
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