Daunting it's not...rooftop AC replacement
I took an hour out of my morning to replace my rooftop AC unit on my 5th wheel. Folks....do not pay someone to do this. It is VERY simple to do, even for the faint of heart. Just a few screws and lon...
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I had no issue lifting the AC to the roof of Popup. But had to build a bridge to hold me off the roof while moved it to hole.
I have trouble working overhead. The long bolts have no guide to hole, hard to start while holding the inside plate in place. I cut couple of pieces of all-thread longer than bolts. Screwed them in, slid plate on the studs, and started nuts. With them holding it was easy to start bolts. Double nut studs, replace with bolts.
About the loc-tight? Yes the bolts loosen over time. But are you sure it is the bolts backing out? I think it is just as likely that the weight, and shaking is compressing the gasket. IMHO, compared to the other maintenance on a RV, pulling and cleaning the inside cover, checking the bolts once a year is NBD
I have trouble working overhead. The long bolts have no guide to hole, hard to start while holding the inside plate in place. I cut couple of pieces of all-thread longer than bolts. Screwed them in, slid plate on the studs, and started nuts. With them holding it was easy to start bolts. Double nut studs, replace with bolts.
About the loc-tight? Yes the bolts loosen over time. But are you sure it is the bolts backing out? I think it is just as likely that the weight, and shaking is compressing the gasket. IMHO, compared to the other maintenance on a RV, pulling and cleaning the inside cover, checking the bolts once a year is NBD
