Unless you insulate it, you will end up with a hot trailer and sweating
walls. Try some of the fanfold insulation they put under vinyl siding.
to install a roof mount you will probably need to reinforce that section
of the roof. You will probably need to figure on at least a 4k
generator, to do the things you plan. that will give you a little
reserve, but not a great amount. Starting the compressor on the air
conditioner will be the big challenge. For windows you might try a
mobile home salvage place if there are any in your area, or any mobile
home/ camper supplier.
Mark Andy wrote:
>
> Howdy,
>
> I've currently got a 24' enclosed car hauler for our autocross car.
> I've _also_ now got a new son... And I'm thinking about what we should
> do to keep him happy at events.
>
> I'm considering upgrading our trailer by installing a rooftop a/c &
> heating unit. The trailer is currently wired for 30A 110vac service,
> but I could upgrade that if necesary.
>
> One thing I need help with is sizing the a/c unit... Smaller is better
> in terms of the generator I'll need, but I need the unit to actually
> cool the trailer down and maintain say 60 deg. on a 40 deg day. Any
> guidelines here? The trailer isn't insulated, but I guess I could do
> that if I had to. If its just a matter of burning more gas because of
> no insulation, I'd probably choose to burn more gas.
>
> Anything else crazy w/regards to installing one of these things?
>
> On the generator side... What's the best way to go here? I assume I
> want at least 3000 watts, and perhaps more. I'm not sure if I should
> go with a built in RV style generator or get one of the quiet portable
> types like the Honda EU3000is. I notice they also now have an
> EU6500is as well... I really don't want a screaming generator in the
> pits.
>
> If the generator could also provide emergency power at the house,
> that'd also be good. The only thing we _really_ have to provide power
> to in an emergency would be a sump pump, fridge, and well pump. The
> well pump is 220vac and would require some electrical updating to
> allow me to provide power from a generator, but the other stuff is
> just "snake extention cords through the house".
>
> Finally... Anyone have sources for enclosed trailer windows? I'd like
> to put a couple windows in the trailer to provide a little more
> natural light/openness if you're inside it with the doors closed.
>
> Thanks for any pointers! At this point I'm mostly trying to decide if
> I should upgrade our current trailer or just sell it and get another
> that's already setup how we need it.
>
> Well, or just suck it up with our current gear and not upgrade
> anything. Its not like we'd be the first family at the races without
> a/c or heat... :-)
>
> Mark
>
>
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John
another one of them
*.?-!.* cub owners
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