Re: [VAC] a/c for a Trade Wind

[Chris Thompson - The Yankee Jukebox Shop]

> Looking for an air conditioner that will fit into the vent cutout on my 65
> tradewind. (New or used) What size is best for a 24 ft airstream?

John

Last summer I went to my local RV dealer and bought a used Coleman Mach series
for my Argosy 26'.  It never had AC either, and after a call to the AS tech
support dept,  I was told exactly where the 110v wire was placed by measuring
the drilling point from known interior points (it was NOT near an existing
vent) and that I had to cut a hole.  I was nervous, but once I confirmed the
location of the wiring, I drilled a hole inside and proceeded with the metal
shears.  It went very smoothly.  I located the AC very near one rib for
support, and had to frame inbetween the layers of aluminum with wood and
screws to make the opening more rigid (and flat), and ready for the big
squeeze of the AC mounting hardware.

Overall the job only took about 3 hours from start to final cleanup.  The
worst was drilling the first hole.  Anyway, it works great and I can almost
make it snow inside.   Have fun!

Chris Thompson
73 Sovereign 31'
76 Argosy 26'
77 Overlander 27'