Questions on installing second AC
Our Fifth Wheel only came with one AC, that is thermostat controlled. Needless to say, it's not powerful enough on it's own to keep this place cool during Texas summers. I've watched some videos o...
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I did this project last week. My 5th wheel was pre wired for the 2nd A/C ie, had box by the vent & breaker in circuit breaker box labeled 2nd A/C & 20 amp breaker.
As wvcampers said "hardest part is getting A/C on roof". I used 2 jr giant ladders & made a scaffold, set a/c on scaffold (with help) then stood on scaffold & set a/c on roof. I think the hardest part was getting the goop/sealant off the rubber roof, not hard, just takes time. The factory pours goop/sealant on the roof, sets the vent, runs in the 28 screws, then pours more goop over the vent flange & screws. This has to come off with out cutting/gouging the rubber roof so the new a/c gasket will seal over the old vent hole.
This project is not difficult for any average diy. A helper to hold the interior unit is helpful as I had but could probably do it yourself.
As wvcampers said "hardest part is getting A/C on roof". I used 2 jr giant ladders & made a scaffold, set a/c on scaffold (with help) then stood on scaffold & set a/c on roof. I think the hardest part was getting the goop/sealant off the rubber roof, not hard, just takes time. The factory pours goop/sealant on the roof, sets the vent, runs in the 28 screws, then pours more goop over the vent flange & screws. This has to come off with out cutting/gouging the rubber roof so the new a/c gasket will seal over the old vent hole.
This project is not difficult for any average diy. A helper to hold the interior unit is helpful as I had but could probably do it yourself.
