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Originally Posted by NotSteve
I just ordered the Carrier 20,000 btu roof unit. Should be here next week when I get home. Now, where did I put that hacksaw.
Remember - measure once, cut twice. If you cut too big, get the superglue.
Carrier makes a good unit. I was going to get the low profile model if I had the room for it on top of my sleeper. It costs a few hundred more, but the height is a lot lower.
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Originally Posted by Red Clay Rambler
Steve,
RV roof air units need a re-inforcement under the opening where they are mounted, usually just 2x4's forming a "box" right underneath the roof hole. If you do it yourself, please talk to a couple of RV shops for tips before you start.
And make sure you have plenty of home wiring connectors. :lol:
(I can't believe nobody has said anything about that to me yet....)
So I now have an in-line fuel filter ($3.50), and an infrared thermometer ($49.99). I stopped at the audio shop where I got the sound deadening material to pick up some more ($40.00 for two sheets), and they pulled the specs on it. It is rated to 400 degrees, so I shouldn't have any issues with it burning(thank goodness).
I think the AC units that the APU companies use are simply inefficient. I've heard of guys with 15,000 BTU APU's who have trouble cooling their cabs, and right next to them there is a guy who has a 12,000 BTU roof mount unit who is freezing himself out of the cab. While I'm sure that 15,000 BTU unit is cooling more, I think they aren't as good at moving that cooled air. That's one of the nice things about where I've got my AC unit located right now - it's blowing right on me, so I'm getting the full effect of it.