Best Way To Add A/C to a older trailer?
I'm helping out my sister by trying to find a used trailer under 20'. I did find a Forest River model in great shape, but it does not have A/C and since we are in California, it's pretty much needed a...
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The best is the roof unit. There is already a 14.5 inch square hole on the roof and it is likely, most likely, intended to support the 95 lbs or so weight of an AC unit. You can install this yourself if you posses the most basic of skills. It is not hard to do, and these skills you could even learn by watching a few vids.
Depending on the generator size you might want to consider the size AC unit you need. The typical one is a 13,500 BTU size. For small generators of around 2,000 or 2,200 watts you will need a smaller AC unit of about 9,000 BTU. For a 20 foot trailer this might be enough. Keep in mind that as altitude increases the generator power decreases and the AC will be harder to start, so if you want to camp above 5,000 or so then research what gen can run what AC at altitude. Either size will be expensive compared to a window unit.
Installing a window unit is cheap bc they are $99 but would require a lot of modifications to make it work depending where you are able to install it, preferably the back wall.
The mini-split units are nice, yet cost more than a window unit, but will have challenges to install it also. They tend to be more efficient, so a small generator can be used, and I have seen one guy run a split off a roof-full of solar panels, something you can't do with the roof top ACs.
I suggest getting a roof AC unit.
Depending on the generator size you might want to consider the size AC unit you need. The typical one is a 13,500 BTU size. For small generators of around 2,000 or 2,200 watts you will need a smaller AC unit of about 9,000 BTU. For a 20 foot trailer this might be enough. Keep in mind that as altitude increases the generator power decreases and the AC will be harder to start, so if you want to camp above 5,000 or so then research what gen can run what AC at altitude. Either size will be expensive compared to a window unit.
Installing a window unit is cheap bc they are $99 but would require a lot of modifications to make it work depending where you are able to install it, preferably the back wall.
The mini-split units are nice, yet cost more than a window unit, but will have challenges to install it also. They tend to be more efficient, so a small generator can be used, and I have seen one guy run a split off a roof-full of solar panels, something you can't do with the roof top ACs.
I suggest getting a roof AC unit.
