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Old 05-26-2011, 08:09 PM   #16
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I use a roll-around portable 8k BTU a/c in our 16' box trailer, works ok. All I had to do was cut a small hole in the floor for the exhaust hose.
This is exactly what I did except mine is a 12K BTU that I picked up at Sam's club for under $300 last year. Works great.
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Old 05-27-2011, 10:58 PM   #17
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I picked up my rooftop RV unit off CL for about $250. As long as there are cross beams to support the weight, it is easy to install and wire to a breaker box. I removed the roof vent and mounted the unit in about 45 minutes.

Have them run the wires and put in the roof supports if needed, and you do the rest.
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Old 05-27-2011, 11:14 PM   #18
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If you go with the window unit in the barn door method, make sure the ac is tilted back just enough so the condensate will drain.


Not too much tilt though. Some are designed to hold condensate. The water runs out into the condenser section and a ring on the condenser fan blade scoops the water and slings it onto the condenser coil to help cool it and lower the head pressure, thus making it more efficient. If there is no ring on the fan of the unit you end up with then drain away!
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Old 05-27-2011, 11:26 PM   #19
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If you decide to mount this on the side of your trailer, please remember that the maximum width allowed on public roads or highways is 102" or 8.5 feet, excluding required safty equipment (mirrors, etc.). Also, you must be able to see around, over or under the unit to have an unobstructed view.Any wider than that can get you a very costly ticket.
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Old 05-28-2011, 07:16 AM   #20
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Delonghi 12000 btu works great. 95 f when started and
down to about 75 in 2 hrs. Other part of trailer was 102. Off overnite and 80 in trailer fown rob 72 in half hr. works great. 10 amp draw.
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Delonghi 12000 btu works great. 95 f when started and
down to about 75 in 2 hrs. Other part of trailer was 102. Off overnite and 80 in trailer fown rob 72 in half hr. works great. 10 amp draw.
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Old 05-28-2011, 09:04 AM   #22
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Delonghi 12000 btu works great.
This is the one I use and it does work great.
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