> We have a 1972 Trade Wind with original air conditioner that has not
> worked for a long while from the looks of it. My brother-in-law says
> he's going to give me a new Duo-Therm model number 31601 heat pump,
> 15,000 rating, complete with inside trim package. What a great
> brother-in-law is that?
>
> My question is, will this work on our Airstream? He says it requires a
> 14 = inch opening. Are there any problems using this unit? He says
> it's designed to drain on top of the coach which doesn't sound like
> something I want. Can it be modified to drain through the Airstream
> tube that runs inside the walls to the ground? What else will I run
> into with this unit?
>
It SHOULD fit fine but you may find that the shroud wont exactly fit to the
contour of the cieling and some do bend a little to allow for it or crack mike
my carrier unit did but not enough to be a problem.
Some of the BETTER units have a place and a kit to tap into the drain pan for
your drainage tube.
Mine did not and the water coming down the side has not yet been a problem.
It IS just condensation and has no reason to have minerals like reg tap water
that would stain the skin.
My 2 cents worth!
AlanT
Mesa AZ
79 rear bed International