Mini Split AC - Condenser unit in fifth wheel basement??

[longbedbob]

Instead of adding a second roof mounted AC to our fifth wheel, I'm investigating a mini split unit instead. Weight, but most importantly, power considerations are my motivations.

Most of the information that I've found deals with folks either mounting the condenser unit to the tongue or creating a shelf and mounting to the rear of the camper.


What I have not yet found is anyone mounting the condenser inside of the front basement.

I suspect that clearance might be an issue.

My front basement runs the entire width and has a front facing access panel. Based on the dimensions that I'm seeing, I think there is space.

I would need to leave that access panel when the unit is operating.

The fan unit would be above in the bedroom. There's already a wall dividing the bedroom and bathroom that has a hard mounting point for a TV. I could route the refrigerant lines along the wall from below. Any condensate drain would go through the wall and connect to the sink drain on the other side.

Anyone seen something like this?

Thanks.

[LanceRKeys]

I would be concerned about the added heat load to the camper. Along with leaving the access door open, you may need a fan to force some air movement. I would also caution you on draining the condensate to the sink drain. That is going to add quite a bit of water to your grey water tank. If you camp in a hot humid place without full hookups, that could be a problem.

You may be onto something, keep us updated as to what you find.