GlennWest Posted May 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 Sweet. How much clearance do you have on condensor to back wall of coach? 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbrand Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 6 hours ago, GlennWest said: Sweet. How much clearance do you have on condensor to back wall of coach? About 10 inch, enough to put my bicycle there without pedals. Could be less also, minimum 5 inch. Harold Ready for more time going RV'ing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 My manual stated 12" clearance 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbrand Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 4 hours ago, GlennWest said: My manual stated 12" clearance Not when mounted on a wall mount says so in the manual Ready for more time going RV'ing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 My manual did. And it pulls 90 per cent of the air from the rear. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bja1234 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Any one have any updates on this thread? Also, is there any recommendations for an installer in the Yuma or Phoenix area? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 You likely not going to find anyone to install a mini split in an RV. I did mine and used long enough lines that need additional freon. Several companies would not even consider it. Custom install on RV. Found an independent that would. He even commented positively on my install. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bja1234 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Thanks Glen. Have had no further thoughts or have found any units that you thought were interesting? I am looking for an independent in Yuma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 My comment about an independent was for adding freon, not install. Finding someone to install it is unlikely. It is foreign territory to them and they don't want to be liable. You could hire someone to do the fabrication for the mounting of the outside unit. I did mine but I'm a welder by profession. The install is simple. Running the copper lines may be difficult depending where you mount the interior unit. At the rear, straight up wall would be easy. Mine in center of coach and that was a job 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhereinusa Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 When I did my install I had a leak and needed a recharge. I bought the freon and proper tools and did it myself. Not hard and the tools were cheaper than hiring someone to do it. That is if I could find someone to do it. Just less hassle and now I have everything I need if future repairs are needed. I use a postal scale instead of a freon scale, much, much cheaper. My bus build http:/somewhereinusa.x10.mx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted September 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 How did you get the freon? No one would sell to me without a license. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 10 hours ago, GlennWest said: How did you get the freon? No one would sell to me without a license. They still have the "1lb" cans at the auto parts stores. Not sure of the capacity of the Mini Splits, but I think the freon is all the same now. Someone correct me if I am wrong. Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 There are many different "flavors" of refrigerants. Most older mini splits use R-22, most new mini splits use R-410A, automotive uses H-134A, and there are many more that are used in various devices. H-134A is the only one that can be purchased without being certified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 What did you do with the hole on your roof where the ac used to be? Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Ronbo said: What did you do with the hole on your roof where the ac used to be? It would make a nice gun port for a 30 cal, just saying.. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 My old ac still up there now. We still use 1 roof ac and also mini split. Gets hot in South Texas. Will add a second mini but plate full now. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 14 hours ago, Mntom said: There are many different "flavors" of refrigerants. Most older mini splits use R-22, most new mini splits use R-410A, automotive uses H-134A, and there are many more that are used in various devices. H-134A is the only one that can be purchased without being certified. Thanks for the education. Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 All modern mini splits use 410 refridgerent. I tried to buy since I have the tools but no liscene no gas. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 5 hours ago, GlennWest said: All modern mini splits use 410 refridgerent. I tried to buy since I have the tools but no liscene no gas. Can't just drain the 410 and run something you can get ? Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Pat & Pete said: Can't just drain the 410 and run something you can get ? Nope. The refrigerants all have different characteristics that won't allow you to switch without major modifications. Up to and including different compressors along with metering devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Mntom said: Nope. The refrigerants all have different characteristics that won't allow you to switch without major modifications. Up to and including different compressors along with metering devices. Hmm , another case of greed . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 48 minutes ago, Pat & Pete said: Hmm , another case of greed . Blame the EPA for that. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 56 minutes ago, GlennWest said: Blame the EPA for that. So , what was good is not now ? Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted September 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 I was referring to the change of freon. The newer is more friendly to our environment. Blame the EPA. Poster stating cause of greed. Merely correcting this 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 2 hours ago, GlennWest said: I was referring to the change of freon. The newer is more friendly to our environment. Blame the EPA. Poster stating cause of greed. Merely correcting this Ah , OK . Understood . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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