MINI SPLIT SYSTEM INSTALL

Realistically, if youve never welded before, you probably shouldnt make project #1 be something like this, better off doing bolted connections.


Welding capacities
18 gauge to 3/16 in. thick (0.047 in. - 0.187 in.) steel

It will probably do the trick, but youre going to have a learning curve, its also capable of 3/16, but best suited to 1/8"

And of course, that will not do aluminum.

 

Very good advice from Skallagrime. That welder will do the job but you probably won't.

You don't want your first welding project riding around on the back of your truck, trust me.

I'd bolt it together.

 

Thanks I bought that one heavy duty stainless mount and omg that thing is built tough. I'm attempting to mount where my apu condenser was. Will post some pics when it's done. Trying to hurry as its hot outside and I gotta load Sunday lol

I did the weight test of standing on the mount and I'm 265 lbs lol

 

Here's how it's currently setup. I'm probably gonna strap it down as I feel that will hold it better then the bolts plus apparently the welds on legs can break. Gonna trim it back a littl. But no way in heck would i beabl to lift it up where i reall wwnted it lol

 

Remember the way @RedForeman mounted his, those angled braces going up. That will be relevant, not for a year or maybe two, but it would be wise to add something like that. Easily done bolted with a peice of angle and a peice of bar.

 

Looks good. Maybe try to use the rubber insulator mounts pictured with the kit, in place of the feet. Not sure if it really matters, once it’s bolted down. Any type of rubber insulator under the feet probably wouldn’t hurt. My first thought was a couple pieces of channel, spreading the load outwards. Probably best to keep the weight close to the cab though. Maybe 2 cables for support, less rigid. Just ideas. Im really enjoying all the info on this thread. Been planning mine for 10+ years. Lol.

 

Two support wires coming from top would be similar to welding a couple pieces or bolting.

 

Probably, but wire supports are their own mechanical nightmare, introduces flex and shockloading on a moving vehicle

 

Yeah i plan on adding some supports next home time. Just running short of time right now:/

 

Yeah i have some rubber pads that im putting under it just didnt show em in this pic.