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07-12-2006, 06:31 AM
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New Member
1967 17' Caravel
Aurora
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2
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Air Conditioner removal
I am looking for information on what is required to remove an overhead air conditioner, and any known methods (factory or otherwise) for covering and sealing the hole in the roof; also any estimates of labor that would be involved. (for a mid 1960's Caravel) Thank you!
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07-12-2006, 06:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1979 30' Argosy
Armada
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 950
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You should search on the member "pattersontoo", as he has detailed how to chuck one off. We have a mobile scaffolding that goes up five feet, we had both of us on that and then had a ladder leaned against the AS, and slid it down the ladder.
As for "filling" the hole, a vent is appropriate if the hole is not too big. If you aren't concerned about 100% original, Fantastic would be really nice. Otherwise, get a piece of aluminum and rivet and seal it that way, then do something on the inside, like a light fixture, overhead media center, mobile, etc....
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07-12-2006, 07:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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Why?
Please reference the thread "Why'd he do that?"
It would be cheaper to replace the AC with a low profile Penguin unit. This does not overwhelm the small size of the Caravel, can be modified with a heat strip and it is an A/C...a quiet one at that. Resale will be better too. Try it...you'll like it.
AMaxi or Fan-tastic Vent Fan will fill the hole too. Inside molding covers the old AC marks...with a little cleaning up involved.
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07-12-2006, 10:39 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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While on the subject of air conditioners, I recently installed a Carrier AirV Low Profile on a '73 Safari. This unit is so low, you almost miss seeing it when you look at the trailer . Came with heat strip and is a very well made unit. Installation is a snap, too.
Just a thought!
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07-12-2006, 03:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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Low profiles
I used Carrier Low Profiles on both my Caravels. LOVE 'EM! Quiet and effecient.
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07-12-2006, 03:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 30' Limited
1972 23' Safari
1965 17' Caravel
Howell
, Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,071
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What BTU are they???
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07-12-2006, 06:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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BTU's
13,500 for the 66 and and 15,500 BTUS for the 69.
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07-12-2006, 09:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1990 25' Excella
Pflugerville
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 72
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More then one way
The A/C hoist is by far the best why to go, but the hoist I found was too big, too heavy, too expensive and too far away. So I tock the bumper off of the pickup and the rest is history. I replaced both A/C's with the Coleman 13.5 power savers, there running load is rated at 10 amps. I'm hoping that they can both run off the 4 kw Onan, haven’t done the rewiring to check it out yet. So far I have been pleased with then.
Bill
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07-12-2006, 11:34 PM
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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 shelocta
The A/C hoist is by far the best why to go, but the hoist I found was too big, too heavy, too expensive and too far away. So I tock the bumper off of the pickup and the rest is history. I replaced both A/C's with the Coleman 13.5 power savers, there running load is rated at 10 amps. I'm hoping that they can both run off the 4 kw Onan, haven’t done the rewiring to check it out yet. So far I have been pleased with then.
Bill
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Bill,
Forgive me, but I covet your hoist!! I usually rent an air conditioner hoist (sort of a manual hi-rise fork lift) for these jobs when I'm in FL, but it's a little hard to carry one with you while on the road!!
PS: Watch the starting surge on those A/C units!!
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07-13-2006, 07:59 AM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
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Way cool.....
Quote:
Originally Posted by shelocta
The A/C hoist is by far the best why to go, but the hoist I found was too big, too heavy, too expensive and too far away. So I tock the bumper off of the pickup and the rest is history. I replaced both A/C's with the Coleman 13.5 power savers, there running load is rated at 10 amps. I'm hoping that they can both run off the 4 kw Onan, haven’t done the rewiring to check it out yet. So far I have been pleased with then.
Bill
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Reminds me of my 66 Mustang rebuild days and the search for the right oak tree to pull the engine and tranny out, this looks like a cool (no pun intended) way to do the AC job. I will file this away for the fall when I do mine.
THANKS
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07-02-2007, 06:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 30' Limited
1972 23' Safari
1965 17' Caravel
Howell
, Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Dont want this thread to die...
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07-02-2007, 06:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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If you have access to a fork lift, that's a good way to get it out. My husband & son were both up there & nephew operated them to right over the hole. Pulled it right out! The new one went on just about as easily.
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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07-02-2007, 07:06 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Bertram
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 277
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Now if you are cheap like me, use a ladder between the AS roof and an suv roof, borrow a friends suv, might want some cardboard on the roof to protect it unless you borrow it from someone you don't like. (I used my old boat, but that's just me) That gets it to the roof of the suv, now ya can use the same ladder to slide it off the roof No, I'm not going to suggest silver duck(TM) tape to fill the hole...or am I
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07-02-2007, 07:13 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Bertram
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 277
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Oh, I forgot...Welcome aboard
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07-03-2007, 03:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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Shade Tree Mechanic Stuff
Quote:
Originally Posted by clancy_boy
Reminds me of my 66 Mustang rebuild days and the search for the right oak tree to pull the engine and tranny out, this looks like a cool (no pun intended) way to do the AC job. I will file this away for the fall when I do mine.
THANKS
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Hi Michael,
I have dropped the manual trans in my 56 Chevy in a ditch, in high school.
I knew a guy that rebuilt the straight 6 in an old International Harvester pickup by removing the hood, driving it out into tall hay, and pulling it over on its side with a tractor. It was just like it was on an engine stand. When done, pulled it back on its feet. No damage. A little thicker sheet metal back then.
I am making notes for the AC replacement I plan to do, too!
Vaughan
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