ADVICE- Adding an a/c unit to my enclosed trailer.

[steelheader13]

Anyone ever do this project?

It is a white 6'x12' with a ramp and side door.  We slept in it at muddigras and it was very comfortable. 

Pic here -             http://www.carry-ontrailer.com/product/6x12_CT.htm

I would like to add a small window a/c unit to use it as our cheap "toy hauler".  Hey, I gotta start somewhere.

I have camped in tents for a looooooonnnnggggg time, so this is like a condo on wheels to me.

I can't do a rooftop a/c unit for costs, leak concerns and the necessity to strengthen the support structure there to hold it.

I will INSULATE THE INTERIOR ceiling and walls to hold in the cool air and keep out the heat.

I do not need it to be 68 degrees in there, just take the edge of summer camping off - 78-83 degrees is fine, just can't take the 95-98 heat.

A 6,000 btu window shaker is small and light (6.8 amps- max. amps @ 15), but will it do what I need?  Do I need a larger a/c unit?  It is only 72 sq.ft of space and that unit is rated for 360 sq. ft., I know I am not talking about a normal room. 

Where do I mount it- Side without the door?  Front of trailer?   When travelling down the road in a downpour will it leak if I mount it on the front?

Is a little 1850 watt generator big enough?  3,000?  Do I need a 5,000 watt?

HELP, with some advice ANYONE?   Am I whacked? 
   

[kawGIRL]

We had a 13,500 btu on top of our 7x16 horton and it would chill rather nicely on the 95 deg. days. It was a roof a/c, they fit right in the roof vent opening. I was going to use a window unit, but after I talked to a few people I decided to bite the bullet and do it the right way. If you go with a 6000btu a 3500w gen. should be all you need. 

Jeff

[Da_Mtg_Man]

http://www.atvflorida.com/forum/index.php/topic,33902.0.html

[Turboderf]

we just put a new a/c unit on the toyhaller i put 15000 but this thing gets very cold fast if you want a new one call Family RV center727-389-3440 you can get 13,500 for 399.+ tax and ship 15,000 600.00shipped easy to install. all roof mount a/c fit 14x14 hole the old one works good just need to find a thermostat it very cold also it just ices up after a few hours

[FoxHondaRider]

They have either the ones that go on the roof or you could cut a hole and put a window a/c in there.  I have seen both the window a/c looks ghetto but hey whatever works

[FoxHondaRider]

Heres a roof 1 for sale.

http://www.atvflorida.com/forum/index.php/topic,33902.0/topicseen.html

[Da_Mtg_Man]

Heres a roof 1 for sale.

http://www.atvflorida.com/forum/index.php/topic,33902.0/topicseen.html

Look 3 posts up. 

[steelheader13]

Have a 3000 KW generator now and a 6,000 BTU window unit, gonna go insulate with 3/4" foil faced poly board stuff. 

Still not sure where I want to cut my hole in.  I don't want to do it anywhere, but it's gonna happen.

Any advice there?

Yes it looks a little ghetto, but I do not need or care to impress anyone.

The generator is on wheels and will be nice to use at the house in case of a hurricane.

[TRX450R_Racer]

I would put it down low on the tongue. Then it has adequate support.

Maybe on the roof next to your vent and put a duct like one of those vent covers that let you leave the vent open when it rains. Use your imagination.

[Mudneck]

I would center the holes in between those upper cross members near the center of the trailer. May even want to add a few lengthwise for support. Also placing the genny on the A frame by the tongue seems like a good idea,but if your tow vehicle is a sissy 1/2 ton you may over weigh the tongue & cause it to fishtail.You will want to have a backup plan if this occurs on the road.

That foam insulation glued to the ceiling will help as well. Or if you want to keep it real simple,buy this

http://www.atvflorida.com/forum/index.php/topic,30144.new.html#new

[susieblazer]

we installed the rooftop unit with the weatherstrip........will give ya ice-cycles in summer and keep ya toasty in winter , in the "Smokies" as the winters here are ppfffffttttttttt........thirteen years and still running awesome...

[MATT1969]

i have the 2400 watt yamaha that i put in my front seat when i take it (only 60 lbs).it  runs a 13.5k all day long.