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Re: Side mounted A/C - does the roof thingy serve any purpose?
EnochLight wrote: Hello, I have a 2013 Gulfstream Amerilite Ultralite 16BHC, and its AC is mounted on the wall and appears to be a regular low profile air conditioning unit. It's made by GE. My question is: does the black roof vent thingy serve any purpose in this setup? I have no idea why it's even installed: There doesn't appear to be any sort of drain line for the condensation, and often (on warmer humid trips) I find water spilling out from the bottom onto my bed! :S Regarding water spilling - all A/C's make water due to condensation on the evaporator coil (the one in the front near the controls). This is supposed to run down and get channeled to the rear where the condenser fan is supposed to pick up the water and use it to help cool off the condenser coil. However, dirt, bugs, improper installation, trailer not level can all lead to the water not flowing to the back of the unit and will result in an overflow into the living quarters.570Views0likes0CommentsRe: Side mounted A/C - does the roof thingy serve any purpose?
Gsragtop wrote: The black box allows the unit to breathe, with out it the surrounding air would cause it to over heat.. Remember in a window application like the unit was designed for the entire back end would be exposed. How does yours cool btw? I have a similar unit and the ac does not cool worth a darn.. Thanks You are correct the black box is needed. Some companies, such as TravelLite Campers don't allow the A/C to get air to cool the condenser (compressor) coil. Therefore, the A/C won't work very well, will cycle constantly and will burn out early in life. But, they don't care as long as you get out of the warranty period.571Views0likes0CommentsRe: Parking a Truck Camper at a Tent Only space in Yellowstone
We often call ahead. then we can always ask the question about trailer versus tent. Use your tools and save the aggravation then simply sleep well and enjoy your travels. I was sorry to hear you were rejected. Real bummer at the end of the day.400Views0likes0CommentsRe: Who makes reasonably priced, lightweight, non-slide campers?
SkiMore wrote: Palomino makes sub 2000 pound hard sided TCs http://www.palominorv.com/RealLite/ Travellite does also http://www.travellitecampers.com/models/840sbr/840sbr.htm There are a few others. I recently bought a travellite travel trailer - I have spent months repairing and fixing the NEW unit due to poor quality and disregard for proper fasteners/etc. Every system I've gotten into (electric/plump/suspension/towing) all have had serious issues that just should never have been allowed to go into the field. Having said that - I like the layout and general look and thank goodness I'm retired and can work on this for weeks and weeks to simply get it safe enough that I have confidence it won't break down on the road. What has happened to quality in the US. It just seems like everything you buy has to be fixed when you get it home. Travellite is a good example of that problem IMHO. Photos and lists of problems and fixes are available.699Views0likes0Comments
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