| Moving the Roof AC [message #272447] |
Sun, 22 February 2015 10:51  |
quadracerx1
Messages: 207
Registered: April 2013
Location: Puyallup, Washington
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Hi...
I am considering moving the roof AC to one of the other roof vent locations...
How hard is it to re-wire or move the power to one of the other spots?
I have also considered adding a second roof AC unit, how hard is that to do?
Any hints or help would be appreciated...
Thanks,
Steve
75 26' GMC Glenbrook
Puyallup, Washington
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| Re: Moving the Roof AC [message #272448 is a reply to message #272447] |
Sun, 22 February 2015 10:55  |
jhbridges
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Registered: May 2011
Location: Braselton ga
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I let the pros replace mine - if you have a means to lift it safely it shouldn't be a problem. Takes a hoist several feet higher than the roof. Many coaches have a spare wire run for a second A/C at the rear vent, otherwise you have to snake one over and down and add a breaker for it.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: Moving the Roof AC [message #272449 is a reply to message #272448] |
Sun, 22 February 2015 11:50 |
tphipps
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Location: Spanish Fort, AL
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Adding second A/C to rear vent is easy, other than getting it onto the roof. They are not heavy, it is just awkward. Get help. You should remove the rear vent and determine if you already have 110v to that location. Do not forget to add the vent foam seal. P.O. did not use any seals on his installation of the A/Cs on this coach, therefor the interior, especially the headliner Was basically ruined.
You may have to turn the A/C 180 degrees in the rear position because of interference with the clearance lights.
Moving the AC lines maybe a challenge, however, others have done this, so it is doable. I put my second one in, with just help getting it one the roof. Think in terms of two ladders and a heavy board, acting as a shelf.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: Moving the Roof AC [message #272527 is a reply to message #272447] |
Mon, 23 February 2015 23:13 |
zhagrieb
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Location: Portland Oregon
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I slid my new AC to the roof up a 20 ft extension ladder laid diagonally from a porch step (to anchor the bottom) to the roof. Easy off with the old, easy on with the new.
Glenn
Glenn Giere, Portland OR, K7GAG
'73 "Moby the Motorhome" 26'
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| Re: Moving the Roof AC [message #272594 is a reply to message #272447] |
Wed, 25 February 2015 03:52 |
quadracerx1
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Location: Puyallup, Washington
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Anyone have instructions for adding a second Roof AC?
Wiring Diagram?
Photos? etc....
Thanks,
Steve
75 26' GMC Glenbrook
Puyallup, Washington
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| Re: Moving the Roof AC [message #272606 is a reply to message #272447] |
Wed, 25 February 2015 08:41 |
lqqkatjon
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Registered: October 2010
Location: St. Cloud, MN
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my rear A/C on my palm beach, gets its power from the panel located in driver side cabnet, then it goes up the wall, over the roof, then I have an outlet in the ceiling in the hallway, close to the corner of the bathroom. Then the 12-2 wire goes from that outlet and feeds the A/C unit.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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