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04-23-2007, 07:09 PM
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Rivet Master
Massachusetts
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: 1964 17' Bambi II
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A/C solution for vintage trailer
We would like to set-up a small window A/C unit in our Bambi II for use in Perry this year. I saw a thread last year, and of course can't find it now, where someone set up an A/C unit in a window with some sort of T-frame stand under the A/C on the outside to help support the A/C unit.
Has anyone done this before? I would be interested in learning more about the specifics of the T-frame stand (or other solutions) and what was used to fill in the gaps in the window opening around the A/C unit.
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04-23-2007, 07:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 20' Globetrotter
1959 26' Overlander
1955 26' Cruiser Overlander
Bastrop
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2006
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I don't know about the post, but Fred Coldwell wrote an article for Airstream Life about some people who had done that with their trailers at last year's International. Sorry I don't remember the issue.
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04-23-2007, 08:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1948 16' Wee Wind
1953 21' Flying Cloud
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emo59
I don't know about the post, but Fred Coldwell wrote an article for Airstream Life about some people who had done that with their trailers at last year's International. Sorry I don't remember the issue.
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See the Summer 2006 issue of Airstreram Life at page 75. It worked like a charm.
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04-23-2007, 10:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,937
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Hi,
We have AC installed in our Bambi, but under the couch with ducting. If you look at my husbands thread towards the end... you should find the info for what we did. 63 Bambi Floor Replacement thread by NorCal Bambi.
Good luck,
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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04-24-2007, 06:29 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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Quote:
Originally Posted by yukionna
We would like to set-up a small window A/C unit in our Bambi II for use in Perry this year. I saw a thread last year, and of course can't find it now, where someone set up an A/C unit in a window with some sort of T-frame stand under the A/C on the outside to help support the A/C unit.
Has anyone done this before? I would be interested in learning more about the specifics of the T-frame stand (or other solutions) and what was used to fill in the gaps in the window opening around the A/C unit.
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If you want a non-invasive solution which does not require doing anything to the trailer, look into portable room air conditioners. I use one for emergencies in my house during power outages, and have it available for a loaner if a client's roof unit goes out while waiting for their new unit to arrive. (It gets hot here in FL and my clients can't believe that I offer this service!)
I have a 10K unit that will freeze you out of your trailer if you set the temp low enough.
Just a thought. It also only draws 9.8 amps!
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04-24-2007, 06:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Putnam
, Connecticut
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,064
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Quote:
Originally Posted by yukionna
We would like to set-up a small window A/C unit in our Bambi II for use in Perry this year. I saw a thread last year, and of course can't find it now, where someone set up an A/C unit in a window with some sort of T-frame stand under the A/C on the outside to help support the A/C unit.
Has anyone done this before? I would be interested in learning more about the specifics of the T-frame stand (or other solutions) and what was used to fill in the gaps in the window opening around the A/C unit.
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The guy who runs GSM has that set up on his 5?. May had been a picture from the Battle of the Bands rally. Bambi's really tight already.
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