1951 Flying Cloud self contained A/C

[finn21]

My 1951 FC goes into the shop next week to have a Dometic self contained A/C unit with heat strips installed under the curb side bunk. The supply will go through the closet, above the original refrig and out by the door, the return will be in-between the bunks. I will post progress pics!

[Aerowood]

I'm sure that there will be a lot of interest in this install, including me. Are you having a Cool Cat installed?

[finn21]

The unit is a Dometic 14000 btu self contained unit, designed for over the road trucks and ambulances.It is 12 1/4 " high which will require raising the bunks 1 1/8 inches, which may make the bunks easier to sit on. The shop, Creative mobile Interiors has used this unit many times on sprinter type conversions and say it is very quiet.

[finn21]

I will loose all of one of the under bunk drawers and part of the other, no problem for me as I don't use them much anything

[Aerowood]

Where did you source the AC unit?

[finn21]

The shop ordered it, as they buy these all the time they get a discount. It is still expensive

[Aerowood]

Could you get me the model number?

[finn21]

Dometic ASCEQ14

[finn21]

http://www2.dometic.com/599d4c46-da4...7bbbc08b.fodoc

[ijustlee]

Looks like a great idea, let us know how it works out! I've toyed with the idea of installing a split system heat pump unit in my trailer but the old Armstrong roof unit won't die! The Armstrong and most rooftop units are annoyingly noisy when working and I've often wondered if it was possible to keep cool with less noise. Leland

[finn21]

I just don't want a rooftop unit spoiling the looks of the trailer. Almost all the places I use it I won't need the a/c at night, hoping I can cool the trailer down and shut it off while I sleep

[truckasaurus]

Very interested too.

[MarkR]

Hi, your trailer looks fantastic, don't see many from '51. Can I ask what the VIN is? Mine, which is still in need of rebuild/restoration, is 7171.
MarkR

[FlyingCloud3]

Your '51 looks great! Nice work! Our '50 has the same clean lines I also hate to spoil. Considering an under-floor exhaust water heater to keep the sides clean. I will be interested to hear more about your experience with this A/C. Thanks for sharing!

[finn21]

I have an on demand ventless water heater about the size of a shoebox that works great. don't remember the brand, but I can get it monday

[finn21]

ser number 7177, i also own a 54 FC, ser number 7674

[MarkR]

Wow, our trailers were probably factory mates 64 years ago . . .

[finn21]

It is an excel JSD-10D, tankless ventless propane water heater, 95 gal per hour

[55AS]

Originally Posted by FlyingCloud3

Your '51 looks great! Nice work! Our '50 has the same clean lines I also hate to spoil. Considering an under-floor exhaust water heater to keep the sides clean. I will be interested to hear more about your experience with this A/C. Thanks for sharing!

I have posted this elsewhere but have installed a 12,000 "inverter style" split system unit on my 55 FC. Super quiet, very low current draw (with no startup surge), and no ugly blister on my roof.

[55AS]

Originally Posted by finn21

It is an excel JSD-10D, tankless ventless propane water heater, 95 gal per hour

Never seen a ventless one. Where do the combustion products go?