Window AC in the Fridge compartment
I have been contemplating how to use a window AC unit on camper. Just as a given, and for discussion the roof unit is not an option, There is no place on the back wall to use one. The only place ...
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mobeewan wrote:jjrbus wrote:
I would put a mini in my RV in a heartbeat if I had room for the inside unit. However they are expensive to install properly. I have 3 in my house and have about $800 worth of tools for installing them.
A $99 window ac is likely going to be a 5000 btu unit, too small for most RV's. When I added one to my 21 foot Toyota I found that 8000 btu was the minimum. Although there was a 7100 btu available from the factory when new. No room over fridge or I would have put mine there, it has been done numerous times.
Some can get very creative!
Not expensive at hall. If you go on YouTube and type in "split mini AC install in trailer" or "split mini AC install in schoolie" there are many do-it-yourself installations in travel trailers, enclosed utility camper builds and school bus to RV conversions. There are even videos that show DYI installation homes.
Many of the videos are pre 410a and referring to R22 units. R22 ran at much lower pressures and was more forgiving on poor installs. Also many of the videos have no idea what they are doing.
The new 410a units run over 600 psi and need to be installed correctly. Not rocket science to install, but needs to be done to manufactures specs. The bulk of mini split failures are due to improper installation which also voids the warranty.
