2nd A/C without existing provisions
I have read many posts about adding a 2nd a/c in rigs with rough-in provisions for it. My trailer has none. Anyone out there who has cut their own roof opening and added a unit? Would love to hear you...
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You probably have this all wrapped up by now. Pls let us all know what you decided to do. And let us know what trailer make/model you are working on.
My trailer had a vent in the bedroom so I used that opening to add my bedroom a/c unit. They didn't do any super job in framing the vent,1 frame around the top, one around the bottom,but I weigh 250 and the roof seems to be fine with me walking on it, so why not a 90 lb a/c unit? I did add some stiffening/finishing just to make me happy. All turned out OK.
Assuming you have at least 14" or 15" between joists, it should just be basic carpentry that you should be able to do from your bedroom ceiling access you would have to cut, or the roof access. Personally, I'd go in from the bedroom side, make sure you can tie everything together properly, then you can cut your roof hole when it's convenient. I'd much rather patch in the bedroom, IF NECESSARY, than the roof.
My trailer had a vent in the bedroom so I used that opening to add my bedroom a/c unit. They didn't do any super job in framing the vent,1 frame around the top, one around the bottom,but I weigh 250 and the roof seems to be fine with me walking on it, so why not a 90 lb a/c unit? I did add some stiffening/finishing just to make me happy. All turned out OK.
Assuming you have at least 14" or 15" between joists, it should just be basic carpentry that you should be able to do from your bedroom ceiling access you would have to cut, or the roof access. Personally, I'd go in from the bedroom side, make sure you can tie everything together properly, then you can cut your roof hole when it's convenient. I'd much rather patch in the bedroom, IF NECESSARY, than the roof.
