AC Maintenance Question

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This is not our best side, and we wouldn't do it for just anyone, but since you asked, here it is. I couldn't get a good shot of the whole trailer, so you just get to see the backside. (Yuk)

Outside rear view
<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3dd7d8e686712rearac1.JPG/>

A/C from the inside
<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3dd7d75bb781eMVC-006S.JPG/>


I either need to get a better camera or a better photographer. They never turn out very well. I have yet to figure out how to get a long shot in my 16 footer.

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Suz,
That's not bad at all. :m I really like the inside. :reye2 so homy. Is that a real plant?

Steve DW, keep me informed of your progress. This has much more potentional then I thought. :chin I am impressed with Suz's.

So where do you get these little things? Did someone tell me and I miss it? Got to get the right kind of wiring back to that window, see if my Tom cares, hum?? what else?

Thanks

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So where do you get these little things? Did someone tell me and I miss it? Got to get the right kind of wiring back to that window...

Jana, it is just a really small unit with low amps and BTUs. You can get them at Costco, Sams, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, anywhere. In fact, the new units have a better energy rating than my old one, so you should be fine. Personally, I think one that is encased in plastic rather than metal would do better, but that is just my mind working. Don't have a clue to the real answer there.

As far as the wiring...mine is just plugged into a regular outlet. I choose not to use the other part of that outlet while the unit is running because I don't want to blow a fuse. Once again, no basis for that, just my thought. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I think I heard that as long as you stay around 4.5 amps or less (printed on the A/C) you'll do fine.

We got some experienced people that will jump in here and set this all straight. I just wanted you to know that it's not that big of a deal. Really. It's just a small regular A/C just like you might use in a small room at home...at least mine is.

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Suz
Your trailer looks real nice.:wub I do not think the A/C looks bad at all. It does not look like much sticks out the rear. I saved the pictures of the interior of your trailer for future reference. I keep thinking that with the overhang out the rear and bouncing down the highway, my window frame or trailer wall will break.:sick :weep Lots to think about.
Thanks

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Steve - Thanks for the compliment. Seriously the picture is not good at all, but it gives you an idea what the A/C looks like from the inside. That unit that is there was factory installed and my TT is an '89, so it's held on quite a while. I'm not quite brave enough to tear it out and put in a new one myself (don't mess with success), so I hope it continues to last for a while.

Jana - if you have 110, that's all it takes. Just make sure you know what else is on that circuit so you don't overload it.
The plant? Naw,its not real. It started out as a joke and I've kinda gotten use to it. It runs all the way across the top of the dinette window and up to the skylight (vent). My TT has carpeted walls and ceiling, so it's amazing what you can do with tack pins and cheap drapery hooks!
<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3dd83043e142csmalldining.JPG/> <img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3dd8305801283smallivy.JPG/>