Rooftop AC

Wouldn't it suck if you hit a jarring bump and that whole thing separated from the roof?

Not that it's going to happen, I guess anything is possible.

 

Thank you kind sir!
Took more head scratching time laying it all out than mounting time though

Martin

 

Looks good martin! Cant wait to see the A/c mounted up as well!

Also it would be interesting to know the weight of the A/C unit and generator if you have that information?

 

Many thanks!
The EU3000is comes in at 134lbs mate.
The Dometic Commercial comes in right at 100lbs with top and bottom unit.
Cabinet/brackets for the generator and wiring etc I guess at @100lbs.
Total of 7.4 gallons of gas @56lbs?
So altogether @390lbs extra, when most states give a 400lb APU allowance, or @150lbs LESS than a traditional APU system.
With the generator mounted, and my portable ac unit, I could still haul 57,400lbs on my RGN and be legal for Ia (12-40-40), so I am good for the weight myself.

Martin

 

Sorry to hear about the condenser... its always something.


I'm interested in that battery charger.. what kind is it, how many amps and where did you get it ? I saw some marine units at a Cobela's that were waterproof that were reasonably priced, but that is all I'm needing to do now.

 

Here is the charger I got.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200442300_200442300

I thought about one mounted outside, but wanted to be able to control everything from inside the cab.

Martin

 

Point of no return....There is now a 14 1/4" x 14 1/4" hole in my roof!
Dometic gave me a partial refund instead of me waiting until NEXT WEEK for a new unit!
Pics to follow....

Martin

 

As promised....
Marks for cutting.

Big hole!

top unit in place.

All done and blowing cold air.

Adapter cord to use the ac from an extension/shore power

All plugged into the EU3000

The conduit from the sleeper to the generator.


Looks like I may make a plywood surround for between the plastic face and the sleeper roof, will see how it does. I also had to slip 1" of plywood where the expanding foam was. The foam was crushing before the gasket/seal on the top unit was.
Will probably also make some angled aluminum pieces to direct the air flow lower down from the output vents.

Martin

 

What's the eu3000? Is that a generator?

 

Yes. It's a Honda EU3000is. It's gas powered but sips it mate. It is also about the quietest generator out there at @58 decibels at full load.
This is how I have it mounted.
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It now also has a wireless remote start and stop system as of this past week.

Martin