Truck Camper A/C instalation
I have a 1999 fleetwood elkhorn truck camper which does not have A/C installed. There is an outlet plug for an A/C unit and I need to know if anyone else installed A/C in their truck camper and how they did the work
Assuming replacing a standard vent, Its basically removing vent and installing AC in that hole. On ours, an 01 Elkhorn it was prewired for AC, however the outlet on ceiling was a junction box with no receptacle so required a short piece of 12-2 from junction box to AC hole, AC is hardwired. I've read on some the outlet wasnt connected to mains/no breaker so I'd verify that 1st.
Main task is removing old vent and caulking. That was the most difficult IMO. Tedious . Carefully scrapping off old sealant (heat helps to soften but dont get roof membrane hot, glue can debond). I used acetone sparingly after most sealant off, paint thinner/mineral spirits can cause roof membrane to swell.
Once clean I covered hole with eterna bond tape. I didnt trust AC gasket covering the old vent holes and sealing.
Then its getting AC on roof. If at all possible get help. I got ours up using 2 ladders but pretty sketchy. After that its just installing per instructions, Drop in hole, connect wiring and install the inside panel.
I did seal our 'hole' with aluminum tape. The AC we used sides of hole is open and part of the distribution box for lack of better description, I didn't want wood exposed to possible direct condensation.
