Install a RV Roof Top A/C Unit on a Forest River Pop Up Camper Tent Trailer
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- A comprehensive video overview of the installation of a Dometic 13, 500 BTU Brisk Air II RV rooftop air conditioning unit on my Forest River Rockwood 2280 pop up camper tent trailer.
This install video is essentially identical for all pop up campers made by Forest River over the past 15 years that have the built in factory roof bracing to support the heavy a/c unit.
I am sure this install video is also applicable to other brands of pop ups and even for travel trailers too. Check your manufacturer specs before beginning.
I personally chose to install a Dometic Brisk Air II but if you want to install a Coleman or an Advent unit the procedure is the same.
The powering requirements for the install require a minimum #12 AWG wire and 20 amp breaker. Most pop ups should have a sufficiently sized shore power cable to accommodate the electrical load of the a/c and converter. Most campers should have the 20 amp breaker pre-installed from the factory.
*Works so well **Fastly.Cool** that it only requires daytime operation until high temp and humidity are overnight. It is difficult to get to side filters, but back is easily accessible.*
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I th-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
glad you liked the video!
Just about the first time I have ever seen and RV owner know EXACTLY what they are doing!! Thanks for the video!!
glad you liked my video. Yes there are plenty of "hacks" out there and I can't stand NOT doing things properly.
Excellent! clear, intelligent, concise. A very good example of an excellent working brain. Not too common in our times.
Great Job, Sir !!
+Raul Calzadilla thanks for the kind words. I'm "anal" about everything so if I'm going to show people how I do things then they'd better grab a seat b/c my vids (especially ones like this one) are exceptionally long. That being said it is all about the details that people NEED to know about when tackling a job. Thanks for watching and definitely do share this video with others that you feel may be interested in this or my other videos :)
It shows, thanks again ;-)
@@piercedasian Thanks for the video. Has anything changed in recent years on the installation? I'm installing a Coleman 15,000 btu unit in a Forest River MAC that has been prepped for a/c.
Can you explain why the need to rum AC unit power to out side plug then run power cord from outside back to inside? Could it be wired inside without the need to do inside to outside then back to inside?
@@bevinsracing Agreed. He was very precise with his instructions and his attention to detail, but there was no need to cut a hole in the side of the roof to run the wire outside. If he would of just used that pass through flexible wire cable he could've run that directly to his power source on the inside of the camper.
Best tutorial ever. Looks like you've installed a hundred of these units. I'm very impressed and feel like I could tackle this projects provided I had the proper tools. Bravo!
lol, this was my VERY first install of an A/C unit on a trailer. In fact this is the first trailer I've ever owned!
I needed to watch the first 20 minutes to understand how the unit is held down. Mine has a possible leak and I need to dismantle and inspect it. I see now what to expect. Great instructional video by the way. Impressed on your knowledge and thanks for sharing.
glad you liked the video. Took forever to create it b/c I believe in doing things right and making sure my viewers see every aspect of the job.
I'm about to install this same model of air conditioner into my 25 year old motorhome. Thank you very much for such a well made, and detailed video! I really appreciate that you didn't skip over any steps, as you mentioned in another comment. It was a pleasure to watch.
+quicks75 devil is always in the details. No point explaining something so complicated if you're not going to show how it's done :)
Definitely one of the best instructional videos on TH-cam. This man is a professional at whatever he does for his living. Very well thought out, documented, and presented in a clear and easy to understand manner. Well done, sir. I applaud your effort.
Thank for the kind words and thanks for watching!
Great video! I love how you ignored dropping the drill bit!
Lol yeah. Was hoping most didn’t notice that.
Your narration and information are second to none. Great video!
Glad you liked it!
a true professional always makes a difficult and time consuming job look easy, nicely done sir.
lol, I don't mean to make a difficult job seem simple :) I'm just neurotic about details and how things are put together.
I just want to say thank you I think you have the best video online for installing a new AC unit and thanks for being Canadian
You’re most welcome. I made this video because there wasn’t as comprehensive as mine and it was so daunting to do it on my own on our new to us trailer. It would be a costly mistake if I screwed up so I figured I’d share my experiences.
@@piercedasian well I salute you and thanks again
thanks!
MY MAN!!!! You just saved me a load of hassle/money. I am a new owner of a used Forest River, too. So the AC stopped working, and I replaced the capacitor hoping that was my fix (which was near impossible to find a compatible one). When it first stopped working it was something like a struggling startup, and wasn't doing anything. Then it just would not turn on at all. Troubleshot everything I could see/poke around with.
Finally gave up on fixing the old one. So I was thinking of buying a Dometic as replacement for the ~15 year old unit up there. And found your video for doing an install, and thought it looked perfect. You did a wonderful job of being thorough, and providing insight into every consideration throughout.
So you got to the bit about the breaker box. (I always assumed there should be one, and even asked the guy I bought it from. He said there was not one and the brown box under the seat was just the heater unit.) So I saw you get down there and open it up, and I said, "That's probably it!!!!!" So I ran out, saw the switch was OFF, and plugged everything up out there....BOOM AC!!!!! I'd also not looked much below the seats as we've only been using that area as a travel crib spot so we didn't even move the table/cushionis.
All that to say, you rock!! Take my subscribe and like! Thanks so much, and keep up the high quality videos!
wow talk about luck on your part that you found this video and discovered a breaker panel! Had you not known you would've replaced your AC unit for nothing and still have issues with no power. Good on your for doing your research. Hopefully the guy you bought the trailer from was a good deal.
Your attention to detail makes this worth watching the entire thing. Thanks for putting together such a informative video.
glad you liked my vid. Thanks for watching!
You're a fine teacher. Thanks for taking the time to produce this video. Very helpful! I'll be installing the same A/C unit in a week or so. Take care!
Glad it was helpful!
Just bought a pop-up (Nov '15) The first add-on will be a rooftop AC using your excellent video! It is so understandable and detailed. There are no instruction gaps and everything is clear. Thank you so much for your effort in making this video! Many will appreciate your efforts!
+Sam Robinson congratulations on your new pop up! You'll have lots of fun with it! My videos are recorded the way they are with intense details because what value does it bring the viewer to omit the small details on doing a PROPER install??? The devil is ALWAYS in the details and it blows my mind why other TH-camrs omit so much of it. That's not how I roll and thus make crazy long but details videos to walk my viewers from start to end and not have them scratching their heads wondering what step they may have missed! Good luck with your install and may you have many memorable trips in your camper :) Thanks for watching.
This is one of the best comprehensive video I ever seen. Thank you very much for spending your time to share this informative video with us. This is a very neat installation with all explanation.
glad you like the video. It is amazing how some people actually "dislike" this video.
People may see thing differently depend on their background. I listened to the details of your installation process. You always focus on the safety while installation. This is a good point to mention especially for amateur and DIY people. 1. The dust from fiber glass materials. 2. Hazard shock from AC power line and etc. So the video do not only show the installation but also give details and safety concerns. It is very clear.
glad you like it and more importantly that you did so in a safe manner.
Was looking for a video before tackling my own install on a TT and initially skipped this one because of length. Good thing I circled back. Your video was very thorough and informative. I'll be referencing it during my install. Thanks
ah, smart person you are! When I made this video I was quite worried about the length as people's attention span is usually less than 5 minutes. This video I can 100% absolutely say with certainty is the most comprehensive install video found on the Internet and for good reason - you only get to do it right once and if you screw up its going to cause you some serious problems. Most of my videos are quite long and detailed and quite verbose but it is because I'm trying to make sure my viewers don't mess up and have a successful install/fix or whatever I'm trying to teach them at the first go.
Thanks for circling back to watch it and thanks for liking it! Good luck with your install.
Obviously, this video is ancient in the world of TH-cam at 7 years old but great video man. You have a good vocabulary and enough knowledge about what you are talking about to use it properly. Very informative video, great work.
While it is ancient that it is still very relevant to all RV a/c installations :). Glad you liked it and thanks for stopping by.
Hey Brother! I just installed a 15000 BTU Dometic A/C on my 2004 Fleetwood Tacoma. I cannot thank you enough for the great tutorial. My family live in South Eastern VA and we have been limping along with an 8,000 BTU portable A/C. The RV dealer wanted $1590 for a/c and install. I just completed it for $685! You posted the perfect video!
Adam you're most welcome! Glad you managed to get it all installed properly. Yeah everything is all labor when it comes to installing one of these things. $689 USD? Man when the Canadian dollar was parity with the US greenback that would've been a steal for us Canadians. They're quite expensive for just the unit up here.
glad it worked out for you! Always happy to hear success stories like yours.
I was terribly worried about a DIY project of this extent on my first camper! But then I ran across your video and all I can say is thank you! Though our Rockwood was slightly different, your step by step, with helpful pointers throughout, was exactly what I needed...and it saved me a good $300-400 in labor! Thank you again!
glad you liked my video! Wow just $300-400 for the dealer to install? In Canada the dealers here want nearly $1000 to put one in!
Very professional install. You covered all the details. Excellent instructional video. I already have this in our popup but was interested in seeing "behind the scenes" so to speak, so I can understand what went into this unit if I ever have to service or replace it. I thank you for your time. Keep up the good work. Your assured of being in the man club forever now! : )
+carbonhead T glad you liked my video! I can't tolerate extreme temps. In the winter I hate cold, in the summer extreme hot makes me grumpy so the only way to make yourself happy on a limited budget is to do it yourself :)
I'm quite anal about things especially when I'm working with "new" things. That a/c unit wasn't cheap - they're insanely expensive in Canada but I lucked out on this one b/c the dealer wanted to move some inventory. He offered to install it but at a cost of $500-600 labor that was out of the question especially when it was so easy to do. I have done another trailer after I did my own and the install time was shortened by 25% b/c I know what to expect and didn't have to be as "cautious". Best investment ever. Should I ever decide to sell my pop up that I can take the a/c unit off and put in either a skylight vent or something in its place and install the a/c unit onto my future travel trailer. It truly is THAT easy to pull off...
I am very impressed by your video. It is very instructional and feels complete without being boring. I hope you make more videos.
Glad you liked my vid. Devil is in the details but some people might find I'm too detailed. I'm just happy YOU appreciated the work that went into making this video. I had an entire "spring startup" vid for trailers but b/c life got busy I didn't post it. I will however, do a fall/winter storage prep vid if you're interested in seeing that.
I would love to see more!
believe me, I WANT to show more but I could use a fill time filming and editing crew for the amount of content i have in my backlog of work. Consider subscribing to my channel to get the latest updates on my video posts.
One of the greatest how to videos I have ever watched - Thanks for taking the time to make the video!!
you're most welcome. Thank you for watching :)
excellent video. i watched one before this and it was clear he had never done this before. your presentation is awesome as well as very informative. i watched yours after i had already started install, but i was at a stopping point due to lack of clarity on running the power line to the air distribution unit. you cleared up questions that i had and i now have a professional looking install with just a few hours of my time.
excellent job young man
glad you liked watching my video. The devil is in the details and that is the trick to properly training people to do the job right :)
Your video is the best, it is so complete with every single step. We also like how you explained everything and why certain things need to be done right, like drip loops and wiring. Thank you, our dad is going to install on our 2015 RW 2318G.
glad you liked my video thanks for watching!
I used your video to instal my ac just now. Appreciate the time and attention to detail. Made the instal seamless.
isn't having A/C heaven? Glad your install went smoothly.
Thanks for the video! I plan to install the exact same unit in my school bus I'm converting to an RV. Most important thing is the 1.5" distance between the ADB and the A/C unit. I was hoping to simply mount it directly to the thick sheet metal for the roof but your instructions show me that's a bad idea. I'll install 2x2 framing on the inside around the hole before I install the unit so everything fits properly.
how did your a/c install go?
Nice video and excellent job hiding wires so those are not exposed.
yeah I'm crazy about the details...
This has been, by far, the best instructional video I have ever seen! Great job!!
glad you liked it :)
Fiscally, this is the best TH-cam video I've watched! The dealer quoted me $2200 for an installed 13.5K AC unit. I went to etrailer and bought a 14.5K unit with controller for $800. You literally saved me $1400!!
I watched several other videos here, but until I watched yours (at least half a dozen times) I wasn't confident I could install this myself.
It turns out Forest River had already installed the circuit breaker and junction box, which made things go much easier. My only issue is that they did NOT put the screw in the right place. I drilled up through the screw hole, right into a wood support! Should have checked with my stud finder first.
Anyway, thanks SO MUCH for posting this. I am in your debt!
I'm SO SO glad to continue seeing people benefit from my video. I never actually intended to do a video on this but figured that RV dealers are mostly shams and charge WAAY to much for something that can be done by the average Joe in a single afternoon. I'm so glad I decided to document what would've been an otherwise "typical saturday" for me. Nuts that Forest River put the screw in the wrong spot. Fortunately, the distribution box will cover any minor boo boos you may have made on the interior roof panel so no harm done. Good job on the install and may you have many years of icy cold a/c days with your newly installed unit!
Wow this is the first time I've seen a you tuber like yourself answer all the comments. !!!! You sir are the best.
I really try. I don't have nearly as much time as I used to b/c people keep bringing their cars and trailers to me to fix and upgrade for them. I guess it's a GREAT problem to have but I try my best to create new content where possible and to answer questions people might have! Thanks for acknowledging my efforts and thanks for stopping by!
I have ordered enclosed trailer with roof framing to support the ac unit.this will go along way in helping with my install. Thank you for posting
you're most welcome! Thanks for watching and good luck with your install!
Thank you very much for the great video. I completed the installation on my 2017 Flagstaff 625D without any problem thanks to your video. I have a couple of suggestions to help others. I used a router to cut the roof opening. Also, I used an inch-pound torque wrench to tighten the bolts per the instructions with my AC.
glad you now have A/C! Makes a huge difference. Thanks for sharing the tips with our viewers!
Great educational installation video, as an engineer I noticed the amount of important details noted. Greta job! I learned some important installation details from your video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Putting mine in tomorrow morning thanks for the video. My install is going in a cargo trailer camper. That fan was loud hope I can get some sleep when it's running.
Yeah the an is quite loud but at least it is steady and it doesn't cycle on and off like the previous generation a/c unit.
Because of your video you inspired me to buy a ac for my pop up and I will install it alone thanks man very detailed video huge help!
+bryant bouchot you won't regret installing one. The level of comfort it brings is immeasurable. Some people think I'm crazy to install a/c on a pop up especially in Canada but I will say that it was worth EVERY penny. Good luck with the install :)
Just wanted to say thank you for a great video. It made installing our A/C in our pop up a breeze. Our pop up was pre wired for A/C thankfully. So we saved some time there.
Glad it helped
Very impressive video! Extremely thorough. You are a true craftsman.
+CHAD ROSEMA I try to do things right. Nothing pees me off more than hacks that do half hearted work. I'm very OCD so that works to most people's advantage since I get all neurotic about doing things as close to perfect as possible.
This video helped me with my project of removing the air distribution box, rotating it 180, and re-attaching everything. The kid with the earring at the dealership put it in backwards. Whoops! Thanks for the vid!
Glad it helped
Fantastic job describing the process. You’ve mostly likely saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you.
Glad it helped
I’m going out on a limb and guessing you have done this before! Great video, all the attention to detail makes for a very clean after market installation that looks factory.
If you'd believe it, this was the FIRST kick at the can. I was determined to NOT pay the rip off RV dealer for the install and I did a ton of research on my pop up camper before starting. I took my merry time and I've always been a really logical thinking that takes a pragmatic approach to solving problems. I'll admit I was impressed with my own work b/c it went without a single snag. Patience, having the right tools and taking your time was key.
I want to personally thank you for taking the time to produce this video, your instructions were so clear, consice and detailed that I was able to take everything that I needed with me and do my install at a remote site where my camper is set up. I was able to go from A through Z without missing anything and the project was complete in 4 hours. Again, my site is remote and totally off grid so to be able to accomplish this in one shot was very unexpected.
I am so thankful that I would happily send you a check for $100.00, just shoot ma an address where I can send it.
Scott You’re most welcome and I am so glad you were able to complete the entire job in one shot. Doing it at a remote site is even more impressive! Immensely appreciate the offer to send funds my way! As always, all donations are graciously accepted. If you want my email address is piercedasian@gmail.com if you want to mail funds using more traditional methods just drop me a private email and I can provide it you that way. A million thanks. Donations like yours always helps me invest back into my channel to continually try to provide the best content possible to all my viewers.
Thanks for posting this, it helped me solve a problem with the AC install that the dealer did on my new Forest River ESP. Great video, thanks.
you're very welcome. Thanks for watching!
So well done, very informative. Your workmanship is exquisite; only wish the RV shop had that level of pride. I learned a lot more about my newly acquired pop up than just AC install so thank you a lot for doing that too.
I'm glad you liked my video. There is plenty to learn about and you'll find all sorts of things break, go missing or mysteriously fail.
One of the best video's on pop-ups I've seen
Glad you think so!
Awesome video, I'm replacing a nonworking AC unit on my park model trailer tomorrow. This video was very helpful and I haven't even started yet. My current non working one has a thermostat and the new one is remote control so hopefully the wiring in str8 forward.
wiring will be super simple. The basics of electricity are hot, neutral and ground. Any other extra wires are likely for a t-stat which as you've indicated you won't even need b/c your new unit has a remote.
Excellent job showing your installation. Gave me confidence to tackle my own project on a Rockwood Freedom.
glad you liked my vid. Thanks for watching and good luck with your install!
Thank you sir for your time and effort. Most informative how to install a rooftop ac on TH-cam. Once again thank you sir.
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
Excellent job . You explained the roof air unit installation very well.
Glad you liked my video. Thanks for watching!
I plan on adding a second roof air on my 2015 Rockwood 26 foot travel trailer. You gave me inspiration to do it myself . Thank you for the great step by step info.
you're most welcome! Thanks for watching my video!
Hey man did you ever add the second unit ? I am just curious
I moved from northern california to mississippi and I have a Forest River 1949 LT. I never needed a/c back home but down here its required. I was looking at all kinds of funky ways to mount a window a/c because I thought installing a roof top would be too hard. Thanks for the video, this is something I can handle. Not to mention I can't sell the thing down here if I wanted to without it.
My apologies for taking forever to reply. Been very busy with life. I considered the window mounted a/c approach too but since I have a Rockwood 2280 that I purchased in pristine condition that I wasn't willing to start hacking away at the sidewalls just to get a/c that might cause issues with my trailer later down the road. Going the rooftop route IS the proper approach. Expensive yes but considering how long a/c last and how relatively inexpensive they are in the USA that there isn't a reason to not install a rooftop unit. In canada they're CRAZY expensive but in the US you can have the entire setup for less than $800 all in. Easy install and honestly I spent more time working the electrical than I did the cutting or mounting of the actual unit. It's been 2 summers now and my a/c unit stills chuggs along as good as the day I installed it!
RATED A 10 OUT OF 10 ! THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME WATCH YOUR INSTALLATION OF YOUR AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !
Thanks, you too!
Great detailed installation. Maybe someday someone will come up with a completely quiet, compact, light weight, high power generator.
I'm waiting for that ultra quiet ultra high powered, ultra compact generator to come out :)
Very informative video, I originally just wanted to figure out how to find the bracing location in the roof, but there was plenty of other good info here as well.
glad you liked my vid! Thanks for watching.
Wow, very clear and concise directions and video. Looks to be professionally done; GREAT job! Would be good to see more of your videos. Be Safe!
Professional it definitely was as I'm neurotic about the details.
glad you like my vids! Thanks for watching.
Excellent video , I appreciate the time and effort you took to do the video , great job.
Thank you! First clear video I found online about this ac! Now it's my turn to install it, only in a schoolbus hatch! Thanks again!
you're very welcome. THANK YOU for watching my vid. Gimme a thumbs up if you can :)
i know this video is 6yes old now but that crx is sick bro and love the camper
lol glad you liked the video, the CRX and the camper. The CRX is a garage queen and while I do drive it every so often but I try my best to drive when there isn't traffic to avoid rock chips or dumb drivers b/c one hit and that thing would be written off.
great details. some videos say 'cut the roof hole' but leave out the details. good videography as well. thanks.
glad you found my video useful. Thanks for watching.
Awesome video, couldn't have ask for a better demonstration
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
i must say... great job !.... one of the best how to videos ive seen for roof top air, and in general as well..... excellent work man, thank you for taking the time for us :)
I'm glad to hear that you like my vid. It did take some time to document everything in the proper order but it all came together really good!
Hi! Because of your video I'm about to do the same to my 6x12 enclosed trailer! Awesome work! One year later!
awesome news! Glad that you're brave enough to tackle this job on your own. It really is quite easy so I'm sure you'll be perfectly fine!
Excellent install video. Very Comprehensive and attention to detail. Nicely Done.
Glad you like the vid. Thanks for watching.
I'm getting ready to install an AC unit just like the one you did onto my enclosed hauler. Your video is going to be very helpful. Thanks for making it!!
Glad it helped
Great video.....Very good easy to understand explanations.. Great attention to details.....Bravo my brother.
So glad you told us that we should watch for rain if doing this outside.. I don't know how I would have done without that info. Great Video ... Well done !! ;)
lol, glad you liked my video. Watch for rain? yes indeed. It is the small details that make a difference and where I am from sudden CRAZY downpours can happen in a span of just 30 minutes if you're not paying attention to the weather. That would suck if it rained and you had this giant 14" by 14" hole!
Amazing step by step video with alot of tips! Thank you very much👍
Glad you liked it!
Awesome Job!!! Great on the Tutorial🎓 I am looking into purchasing an AC/Heat Unit also and found your video the greatest step by step process to include the parts that you used for the installation.
glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
Great Video!! Clear and concise and easy to follow.
Thanks. Glad you liked it!
Amazingly clean work, great explanation on everything. Great job!
glad you liked the vid. Thanks for watching.
Awesome demonstration of the installation
glad you liked my vid. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Thanks for posting this. Just bought a Dometic unit for my Jayco 1206. This video is going to be a big help to me.
sweet. I am glad to hear that the video was relevant for your needs.
Best tutorial video I have seen by far!
Glad you liked it. I would agree that it is likely the most comprehensive a/c install tutorial that I have ever seen :)
Amazing, very informative and simple. I feel like I can go and this with my eyes close. Thanks
glad you liked my vid. Thanks for watching!
Excellent job, very detailed and well done! You should do adjunct teaching, you are a great teacher the way you speak and show how to do things on camera. Thanks.
+briancnc thanks Brian! I love getting my hands dirty in all sorts of different projects with a strong emphasis on working with mechanics tools :)
Glad you found the video useful.
Wow! Very informative. I'm not sure I'd brave it myself but it's good to know all that's involved.
you can do if you take your time and do some careful planning. Just watch my vid a few more times to really understand what I'm doing and then try it yourself. You can't really mess up if you use common sense to do the job and take your time. Get a helper, it does make a HUGE difference having an extra set of eyes with you. My 2nd a/c install took HALF the time compared to the one you saw here.
This was AWESOME! Thank you! Inspired me to install AC.
Glad I could help!
I installed my unit today. I found your video to be very helpful! My only concern is the seal between the gasket and the roof. I made every effort to avoid any problems but still had a leak from condensation on the roof coming in from the gasket. I tightened the bolts about two more turns and am keeping my fingers crossed.
do you still have condensate issues? Mine has never leaked nor has my friend's unit that I installed for him.
It looks like you have done this a time or two. Nice detailed work, great video.
Ironically this was my FIRST time doing an RV air condition install. I've only owned my tent trailer for less than a year before I couldn't bear the heat of some of the places we camp at. I'm just anal and do lots of research before I tackle a job.
Very informative video, you can see that you are somewhat of a perfectionist when you are working. My Aircommand Ibis is being installed by a friend who is an RV Workshop manager however I am looking forward to giving him a hand. I live in Australia but I have a Swift UK touring caravan, just not looking forward to lugging it up to the roof level. Thanks for the video it was really good. Happy Travels from downunder. Tony.
Glad you liked my vid. If a little weakling like myself can get it up onto the roof with no help then I'm sure two people could do it quite easily. Just make sure you got some good solid ladders and take your time. Nothing worse than dropping your brand new shiny a/c unit and destroying it.
Exellent, Very Clear explaination and great Video Easy to go back on and for instructions, this has been by far the very best instructional video out here .. Thank you very very much for your time and your work.
Glad it helped
Great job man! Thanks for the effort to video it and show it to us. Excellent.
glad you found it useful. thanks for stopping by!
Intelligence and ability, nice nice tutorial. Well done.
Thank you kindly!
This is an exceptional tutorial! Thanks for doing this project and sharing it with us.
you're most welcome!
If I had to guess, I'm assuming you work as an engineer. The level of detail and your knowledge of the project was very refreshing. As an engineer myself in my past life the word drip loop was something I used for many years in wiring design work. Well done and happy camping..
I'm actually NOT an engineer by trade but in the field of quality analysis that works closely with engineers. I've always had a bit of an OCD complex in me and thus it isn't any surprise that how I go about things always has an over arching technical spin to them. I don't believe in hacking things to make them work. Even a slight defect drives me insane (it's hard living a life with that kind of mindset b/c I see everything as being flawed). Glad you liked the detail and the nomenclature used to describe things :)
Fantastic job!!! Very good at explaining the details of the job.
glad you liked the vid. Thanks for watching!
Great job - and very articulate. 2 questions - 1) Is the unit just sitting on the roof? What's holding it snug? 2) AC units remove water - where does the water drain?
The a/c unit is clamped to the roof opening via the lower plate that is part of the air box. The roof is “sandwiched” between the a/c unit and interior airbox and that how it stays in place. Been a few years and my unit hasn’t moved or leaked water at all. The condensate just runs off the roof of the trailer to wherever gravity takes it.
@@piercedasian - OK thanks - just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything.
outstanding video! clear and some very good information! thank you sir, you just gained a subscriber.
thank you for subscribing to my channel! I'll be doing a new vid on properly sizing RV shore power cables and making sure that your RV is properly wired for all connected loads including whether or not one should require a main breaker in the power converter. Doing it this week so you should see something posted next week :)
Great job, very informative. Really enjoyed your very smart install. Thank You Tom
glad you liked my vid. Thanks for watching!
Superb! Learned a lot, even in the details like the taping up the wire nuts so they don't come loose in travel. Very nicely done, I'm lucky that my pop-up comes pre-wired, so I can avoid the wire outside, but even the little loop at the bottom tip for rain, so thorough. Thanks very much! I'm curious, the roof itself I suppose is fairly insulative, but the canvas won't be, so I'm sort of curious how well pop-up trailers retain the cold? Anyway, have a good one!
You're a lucky person to have one that is pre-wired because you can save yourself a ton of time by not having to install wiring and tying that all into the power panel. Canvas practically has zero insulating properties but the a/c is so powerful that staying cool inside even when it is 100F outside is not an issue. Just takes a longer to cool and it runs more than say if you had a fully insulated travel trailer.
Why not run the black #12 extension cord straight from the AC unit to your power panel on the inside of the camper? Less holes and less electrical connections. I have a dedicated box that came with my 2010 viking pop up for an ac connection. I know the cord would be inside the trailer, but find a creative way to hide it? Great video, I've been wanting to install an ac unit for years now and finally got the go ahead from the wife. Thanks
While I could've definitely done what you suggested that I'm super neurotic about following factory install specs. Factory install was designed a certain way likely for safety considerations so rather than defy what Rockwood has published that I just followed their install for hopefully many more years of trouble free operation with zero shock hazard due to dangling cords which I'm sure my little ones would love to play with if they were inside the camper. Thank for watching!
Nice CRX! I had an 88 SI I totally restored and just sold to a collector. Hand on to that car if you can.
Also, nice video.
I had back surgery and couldn't comfortably drive mine anymore. 88 si, factory air car. I definitely didn't make any money when I sold it, but it was a wonderful car while I had it and I thoroughly enjoyed it. You should drive yours. It is a shame to let them sit.
I drove it as much as I could this year and now she's been put away for the winter. I've put on a whopping 2000kms on it this year which is 4x the mileage I've put on it in subsequent years. I do love that car a lot. Makes me feel like I'm 20 again :)
Owned an 85 and an 88 both Si.
Wow wish you were local. I’d hire you. Great video
Great video!! It was a perfect job! Well done. Happy camping In A/C!!
Thanks! Hope you can use this video to put an a/c on your camper if you haven't already :)
Awesome video thank you so much!!! We will be trying this soon!
good luck :)
Alas, Something I can follow to do the same install. Very complete video Thankyou
Glad it helped
Great video! - love - the CRX in the garage, too.
thanks and glad you love the CRX... it is minty :)
Good Job, including the electrical. Even mentioning a Wire Drip Loop :) Well rounded. I Love those Sears Craftsman Screwdrivers :)
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What an AWESOME video!... thank you over and over again brother!
Any time!