How to replace the A/C in your Roadtrek!
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- Roadtrek AC Replacement With The LG LW8016ER 8,000 BTU Window Mounted AIR Conditioner with Remote Control.
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I just pulled my old AC out of my 1999 Roadtrek. You had to move it inch by inch to remove. Maybe a half hour of effort, but carefully and did not tear the ceiling cover. The wood shims on the side were screwed in to the AC unit and I had to work a hacksaw blade through each screw to remove shim prior to removing the AC. All in all, success! Now will search for power efficient unit similar to your LG. I thank you for your details noted, it helped me!
Thanks glad i was able to help. Getting the old out was the hard part. Keeping the ceiling from tearing you had to be careful. The unit we got is working very well.
We have a 2001 Versitile 200 on a Chevy chassis which we bought from the original owner with about 25,000 miles in 2007. I am on my third replacement AC. Access has always been through the back removing the roof panel and grill. The original AC was glued in with gobs of black silicon caulk and held in place with a small aluminum angle iron.
My current means of installation may be of interest to some. After removing the old AC and cleaning up the mess, I cut a piece of 3/4 inch CD plywood as large as I could comfortably fit covering the hole for the AC. This was used to block off the hole to keep the critters out until the new AC was installed. On the outside of the hole, I put adhesive backed foam weatherstripping to get a good seal. With the plywood in place, I marked the AC opening with a sharpie from the inside. To hold the plywood in place, I basically put four screws in the corners just inside the marking using fender washers. So I had the fiberglass of the body sandwiched in between the fender washer on the inside and the plywood on the outside with foam weatherstripping making a seal between the plywood and fiberglass.
What I actually did is find some 1/4-20 machine screws with heads about an inch in diameter and used those instead of fender washers. These screwed into metal inserts which were coarse threaded into the plywood. I found all this on Amazon. It works well and makes a good seal.
To mount the AC, I removed the plywood and, staying within the aforementioned markings, I cut a hole for the AC. I used several machine bolts across the top of the AC to bolt the AC to the plywood which acted as a frame or an adapter to mount the AC in place. This arrangement allows me to quickly and easily remove and replace the unit and maintain a good seal without using caulk.
Since most window AC units run the fan all the time and just kick on the compressor for cooling, I replaced the thermostat for the existing heater with a cheap digital thermostat which also accommodates cooling. Through Amazon, I got a 24volt transformer, 240v contactor, project box, and short extension cord. With these, I am able to set the cooling or heating temp I want and have power to the AC switched on and off by the contactor controlled by the 24v signal from the thermostat. The AC is permanently set on high fan and max cooling.
Hi Teddy. Sounds like you have a nice Roadtrek. Thanks for sharing such a great detailed explanation of your A/C installation. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Bob you did a great job replacing the a/c unit that's one cool camper.
Thanks Rick taking it out was harder then putting the new one in.
Great job Bob make sure that pan is leaning towards the drain hole
Thanks Ron don't want the water draining into the camper.
There is no drain hole. Just the rear
Thanks for sharing. Nice thing about replacing Roadtrek ac units is, its 10 times less in cost, compared to an Rv roof top unit. Window units work great! Low profile too..
Your so right it so much cheaper then the reg rv ac unitrs. Thanks for watching.
My AC was glued to the baffles and I had to rip them out when I replaced mine. Also had to find hidden screws everywhere! It came down to brut force. It came out in pieces. 2002D190P. Replaced with a 5000 btu unit that fit with room to spare. Had to cut a bigger hole for the plug too. It was such a pain in the rear for the whole process.
They really fasten those ACs. Really good in those road tracks
Sweeeet Bob, I'm sure Sue really appreciates it too!🥶
Yes, I do appreciate it a lot!
Thanks Jeff got to keep Sue cool.
@@DizTraveler Diz thanks for the ac donation that was kind of you.
Thank you. We were able to replace the AC with your video guidance
My LG like your replacement died here in the desert this week only 6 yrs old. But wanted to ask how did you secure the LG in there. Seems whoever put mine in fight screw it in at all. Thx much
I noticed the that the bottom of the LG has a couple little legs that will eventually cut through the roof so I put a strip of hi-density foam under the front and back to lift the unit a bit. It will also absorb vibrations. I used thicker foam in the front to keep the front tilted up a tad.
My problem is the drainage when it rains the water comes in through the vents is there a drain on those pan does anybody know where to drain might be located thank you have a good day
I see more trips in the summer coming now that the A/C is working....Roadtrek Roadtrip 2020!
With out the new ac just couldn't use it in the Florida heat. Thanks Scott!
It is good to be able to use it again!
would love to see how you actually got the ac unit out. i removed screws/doors/etc but still won't come out. it's not that easy. something is still holding it in.
There is some chalking that some models have that you have to break loose. Some have to take the grill off the outside back to push it loose. I was lucky and was able to pull it out.
Lots of caulking on mine - had to go in through the rear grill area and cut that out. It was somewhat painful.
@@hillanthonyvideo I did hear a lot of them have a bunch of caulking.
anybody know of any other videos that show actual removal?
Is it louder or quieter than the old one?
The same
Thank you Bob, I have a 2001 popular 190 I haven’t measured it but I’m assuming that the opening for your air conditioner would be the same as my popular but you know what they say about people who assume ☺️
Haha Gary. I honestly don't know about the opening in your Popular. I just measured ours and found one that would fit. Really appreciate you watching, Gary.
Hi, Great video for me to watch as I'll be doing the same project. One thing you didn't elaborate on. How is the unit secured. The old unit screwed from the inside to the side walls. Also, it looks like there's a gap on both sides. Did you fill that gap with insulation and a filler piece of wood? Thanks for the help.
I attached it with screws to the sides. I did use filler wood for the gaps. Pretty much just like you said. Good luck. It wasn't hard to do.
@@LuckyDawgProductions so did you screw directly into the unit?
Did you go into the back side and reseal the baffles to the A/C unit? If not, you may be losing some efficiency as the hot gas leaving the back of the unit shirt circuits around to the intakes on the side.
Which a/c will be snug without going in the back and sealing the baffles?
Thank you so much and your video. No I know how to do it. Thanks again
Thanks! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Would have been nice to see the removal process.
I sure wish you would have shown HOW to take it out. You just skipped to where it was already out. Having a hard time trying to figure out HOW to get it out.
There is 2 screws on each side to take out then a lot of pulling and wiggling till it comes out. Watch so you dont tear the ceiling. Thanks
I wonder if the Lg dual inverter ac would fit W x H x D): 19.56 in. x 12.38 in. x 19.38 in. Its very efficient. I wish the Midea 8000 btu invertor ac is awesome its H 13.26 in, W 21.9 in, D 19.17 in. Also i use this on dry mode and it uses 30 percent less power than the cool mode and is actually more comfortable.
I'm pretty sure the AC is meant to be removed from the outside. (Cass-B forums).
No need to bend anything outta the way.
Bob, I was having trouble with the wood strips on the side what did you do with those when removing your air-conditioning seems like I’m going to have to destroy those or they’re going to get damaged in removal thank you Gary
Thanks but how many screws for the removal? You said it was the hardest part. Were there any more screws to take out besides the ones you showed? I also noticed you reinstalled the wood trim at the bottom but what about the sides?
There was 3 screws on each side. I did make new wood strips on each side and screwed them in place.
I noticed there was some kind of venting on the top. When you put the A/C in place the top liner would have covered it up. What is the vent for and will it cause any problems being covered up? Thx
I think venting on the top pulls in fresh air. I put it back the same way the factory had it and it works great. Thanks
Good video. Was your old A/C the Fedders 8000 btu Model A3Q08F2CG? I have the Roadtrek 170 which I believe has the same A/C unit.
I think it was, but not sure. I may have mentioned it in one of my other Roadtrek videos.
Hello Bob, I have the same Dodge Van and I'm going to replace the AC. Just wondering how you secured the new AC in place since it doesn't show on your video, did you use the same side screws from the old unit to secure it?
I secured it with screws on the sides, the same way it was secured before. It held it firmly in place and had no issues. Thanks for watching.
I have a 1999 Roadtrek 190 Popular. The old unit was a Fedders M/N: A6Q10F2A rated at 10k BTU 1020 WATTS and 9 AMPS. I just spent the last few hours looking for a A/C unit with a 12 inch Height and I didn't find anything in 10k BTU. I did see the the LG LW1019IVSM I would like your feedback on that unit. I can buy the same unit you installed on Amazon prime for $289 which I think is excellent. Thank You for your video and time.
I honestly don't know anything about the LG model you mentioned. The one I put in worked great and we really liked the remote control feature. Good luck to you with your replacement. Thanks for watching. Enjoy your Roadtrek. They are great!
What did you end up going with? Does it fit correctly on the rear baffles?
Thank you for posting this video! I watched it several times. Today I swapped in a new LG for the old Fedders. How did you secure the new LG so it doesn't come flying out in a sudden stop or accident situation?
Thanks so much for your nice comment. Good job replacing your A/C unit. Mine is secured with screws through the side cabinets. Pretty much the way it was done by the factory. Hope yours stays put. 😀
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Thanks Patty!
Bob how is your LG unit working as of June 2021? Are you running only plugged into 30 amp or using your 30 amp with an adapter at times and plugging it into your home outlet? I bought a LG 6000 BTUs and it put out warm air then it would get cold and then warm then cold do you have any idea why this could be happening?
Hi Bob, can the air conditioner be used while driving off of car battery? Also, will the A/C be compatible with generator use? Thanks Bob, Gary your videos are wonderful
Thanks Gary. You cannot run the A/C using only the car battery while driving. You can run it off the generator while driving. We have done that when the front A/C quit working. Yes, the A/C should be compatible with the generator. Don't run anything else while the A/C is running on the generator. Too much of a pull. Thanks so much for watching, Gary.
Bob it's now almost June 2021. How is your unit holding up? I picked up an LG 6000 BTUs and it was putting out hot air warm air cool air warm air cool air I had all the settings in the right place not sure why it was doing that are you running it directly to a 30 amp or are you running it at times to cool when you're home and use an adapter to plug in to your house outlet?
We sold the camper
@@LuckyDawgProductions Bob, may I ask why you sold your Roadtrek. Was the AC one of the issues?
@@mrnadren8669 To much work keeping it up and hard to find places to camp in the state parks here in the winter.
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Yeah well you didn't show how you took it out I've been trying to do mine for the past month now and it's been a pain in my ass
Good luck to you getting yours out.