kpclayton Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Replacing air conditioner unit - 2003 Four Winds 5000 28A The old one is not quite dead yet, but looking for suggestions on replacement models and tips/tricks/pitfalls of replacing the original unit. It's just the one; in the front living area of the coach. I'll probably order the new unit myself, but have an rv tech do the installation. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjohnt Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) I've replaced several over my 50 years of RVing but I don't like to recommend any certain brand. My suggestion would be to purchase a LOW PROFILE (likely 13,500 will get you by) and Id go ahead and install a Soft Start right off the bat and be done with it, easier to do now then after its up on the roof.. Proper adequate power wiring using a dedicated 20 Amp rated branch circuit for the AC ONLY are in order, but that's for the technician to perform as well as sufficient sealing. Side Note: Ive owned a ton of flat roof Class C's and the roof tended to sag under the load and vibration of the AC so I have been know to rig and brace up and even lift the roof ever so slightly where the AC sits DONT TRY THAT AT HOME Im NOT recommending it but ONLY saying what I have done that worked great never any problems John T Edited March 13, 2022 by oldjohnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjhunter01 Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) If you do it your self, just back the camper under a tree and using a cheap block and tackle tied to a sturdy branch, hoist it up and drive out from under it. Do the same in reverse for getting the new unit up there. That's the hardest part in changing a AC unit, the rest is just a few screws and hooking up the wires. Edited March 14, 2022 by gjhunter01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) I have replaced several roof top units by sliding them up an extension ladder. The old unit can just be tossed off. Ken Edited March 14, 2022 by TXiceman Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 8 hours ago, TXiceman said: I have replaced several roof top units by sliding them up an extension ladder. The pold unit can just be tossed off. Ken I agree with the ladder use to raise the new unit, but also use it to slide the old unit down so there's minimal risk of snapping a coolant line. Dispose of the old unit responsibly... Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Too ad to a couple of posters, we back a pickup with the tailgate down to the side of the RV. Then put an extension ladder on the tailgate. Just makes a shorter shove up to the roof. We let the carton on the unit to ease it up and drop over top of ladder onto the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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