[VAC] Re: Window type AC instead of oven?

[wescott50@xxxxxxxxx (Bill Scott)]

Bob and Susan,
A window type A/C installed under the street side window, or under the
lounge on the curbside is , in my opinon, the best spot for it.   I
agree to keep it off the roof. Less weight, and garbage up there to
cause problems.  A recent installation by Preston Pierson, in his Bambi,
was done 
and done well.  Check your last issue of the VA for explanation, and
pictures.  A little GT would probably be cooled well with a 7,000 btu
unit.  If you want smaller, go with a 5,000 btu unit, and have fun.
I've seen those 5,000 btu units at Sam's for as little as, $189.
Preston put a curved radius heater door and frame on his Bambi with gas
shock lifts, and it looks like it was a factory option.  If you really
want a pro looking unit, go with the new Dometic, "Cool Cat".  About
$700, but powerful.  Ask Roy Lashway about performance.  He put one in
his Bubble.  I thnk it would be much cheaper to build your own frame,
and exhaust ducts, and drain line.  $200 for a good window unit and $200
to install, you are still ahead of the game.  Those roof top units, are
OK, for some larger coaches.  But only the slim 9 inch tall models, like
the Slim Coleman, or the expensive Duo Therm Penguin.   Put a window
unit in , under a cabinet, and take pictures,.......we'd like to see the
results.   But Please, ......no window unit , in a window, ,,,,,, that
is so tacky, it reminds me of Clinton's home state.    <<grin>>

Bill Scott
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