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Re: Air conditioner for my 11 foot truck camper?
Guess this 83-year old guy will stick to the table fan. We are unable to get out camping much (sigh) and will just keep it simple (yes, cheap). Thanks for so many replies though, perhaps to help someone else with the same challenge.1.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Air conditioner for my 11 foot truck camper?
Our windows are crank-out jalousies with attached interior screens so using a window is out of the question: we do not want to remove the whole window unit for a retro. The issue of draining the moisture from the A/C won't work with the window. Perhaps a bucket with a cover that has been cut for a hole to fit the drain hose. This works for us to drain gray water out to an enclosed bucket when necessary. We also have a portable dehumidifier but it is ineffective.1.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Air conditioner for my 11 foot truck camper?
It looks like many others have great ideas, but as our truck camper is 45 years old, there aren't many options for installations. Many factors need to be considered upon reading the suggestions for us. We do have a dead gas furnace that could be taken out for a small unit, and it has the exterior panel to reach it. We are rethinking this, will stick to our table fan as it's daunting to press on for A/C. We heard about placing a fan over a bucket of ice water to blow cooler air and we may try that! THANKS FOR HELP, and will check in for more ideas.426Views0likes0CommentsAir conditioner for my 11 foot truck camper?
We need a small portable Air Conditioner for our old 11 foot TC after a sweltering camping week. Any recommendations? Researching online offers many choices but we cannot vent through the crank out windows and it needs to plug into an AC outlet. A reservoir would be OK to attach a drain hose if necessary for a bucket! THANKS! Francis4.7KViews0likes24CommentsStep for entrance, DIY
Our 1978 NuWa truck camper has a fold-down step, but as the camper sits high on the Chevy diesel, we have been using a MILK CRATE for a ground step and to get in and out. But we need to build a folding, higher and safer step to carry with us. I can do this, but would like some ideas on design, etc. THANKS MUCH.3KViews0likes23Comments5th awning arm torn from side, FIXED
The awning arm tore out of the rv wall when pulled out to unroll the awning. My brother and son helped hubby come up with a neat and sturdy repair and the digitals are on my photo sharing website, to see how it was done and finished July 10th, 2018. http://www.flickr.com/photos/samsnaps750/sets/978Views0likes3CommentsRe: Finding a slide motor for 2001 Coachmen Deluxe RK28
We did find a starter shop nearby where the 5th is on our lot, so there is hope. Now to get up there this summer, remove the motor and see if it is possible to make it work again. Thanks for the suggestion to go that route. Will let everyone know how that goes.266Views0likes0Comments
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