Airconditioners in pop top c/van
Submitted: Saturday, Jan 01, 2011 at 20:29
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Avan
We have a 16ft Avan pop top and want to know what experience others have had with a/c mounted in the roof.
The other option is a portable unit but have not seen many favourable reports on these in caravans
Reply By: Notso - Saturday, Jan 01, 2011 at 21:10
Saturday, Jan 01, 2011 at 21:10
There is a lightweight version that can go on the roof of the pop top. Friend had one put on and it works fine. Didn't make the top much heavier to erect as far as I know.
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Reply By: bluefly - Saturday, Jan 01, 2011 at 22:04
Saturday, Jan 01, 2011 at 22:04
Avan
There are a few things you need to consider if this is going to be a retro – fit.
First of all contact the van manufacturer to establish the strength of the roof, or if an ‘H’ frame is suitable.
The other issue is 240v power cabling, and the strength of the supports holding up the roof.
Some time ago Domestic had a unit called the B1900s weighing about 30 Kgs. whilst this doesn’t sound very much; it’s a fair load if the roof wasn’t designed to stand the stress.
My two picks would be Truma or Air Command if I was going down that path.
Be careful and make sure it’s a professional installation.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Sunday, Jan 02, 2011 at 07:47
Sunday, Jan 02, 2011 at 07:47
bluefly
You have a Domestic, Airconditioners have a Dometic...lol
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Follow Up By: bluefly - Sunday, Jan 02, 2011 at 11:44
Sunday, Jan 02, 2011 at 11:44
Doug
Back to school for me. LOL
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Sunday, Jan 02, 2011 at 07:55
Sunday, Jan 02, 2011 at 07:55
There is a model that mounts on the side/inside at the bottom, we have a lot of Pop-Tops come here with those.
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Follow Up By: Avan - Sunday, Jan 02, 2011 at 08:37
Sunday, Jan 02, 2011 at 08:37
Thanks for the information, can you please give me more details,
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Follow Up By: billy the kid - Sunday, Jan 02, 2011 at 11:59
Sunday, Jan 02, 2011 at 11:59
The truma climaster is a very effective unit. You can stipulate where you want the vents located.
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