Securing Portable AC unit When traveling
Hi crew, I have purchased a portable AC unit that I will use to cool the cockpit when traveling in the hot desert areas. I need to secure it so it does not roll around when driving. I'm thinking s...
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Update: I created a platform as Discovery explained using 8 inch 2X4 at the corners, rubber stoppers on the bottom of each corner.
Then screwed that into a 3/4 piece of plywood with holes drilled to allow the wheels to hang through.
I then screwed in 4 more 2x4x4 pieces at each corner
Top piece was plywood, cut to the shape of the AC unit.
AC unit sits down into base about 3 inches
I added a strap around the AC unit which ties off in the back for extra support.
With most of the weight of the AC unit in the bottom it is very secure in the base.
First trip with it is Friday we will see how it does.
I also had my windshield tinted over the weekend to cut down on the IR and heat coming in.
I will be traveling up highway 15 thru Vegas and Salt lake and it will be a hot one, so a good test.
Then screwed that into a 3/4 piece of plywood with holes drilled to allow the wheels to hang through.
I then screwed in 4 more 2x4x4 pieces at each corner
Top piece was plywood, cut to the shape of the AC unit.
AC unit sits down into base about 3 inches
I added a strap around the AC unit which ties off in the back for extra support.
With most of the weight of the AC unit in the bottom it is very secure in the base.
First trip with it is Friday we will see how it does.
I also had my windshield tinted over the weekend to cut down on the IR and heat coming in.
I will be traveling up highway 15 thru Vegas and Salt lake and it will be a hot one, so a good test.
