Our old Coleman popup had a support beam on the inside of the roof that went across the width of the roof. I think it was supported by a couple of brackets connect to the roof stud on each side.
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Rooftop AC is a common option on popups. I would be surprised if it wasn't on yours.
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While the 9000 is a good unit for most TCs since it will maintain a more constant temp and won't cycle as much as the 13500 that many manufacturers routinely install.
That said, given the SMALL size of your camper I would venture that something on the order of a 5K would work better for your exact needs. There are no roof A/C units that small though.
Those type of pop-ups were never designed to support much weight on the roof either and a complete rebuild would be in order to provide the necessary structural integrity. A 5K unit mounted through the rear wall would be an easier (cheaper) upgrade just be sure to provide some support for the back of the A/C unit and not just rely on the front mounting. Despite the "redneck" comments, Northstar makes quality TCs that have a rear-wall mounted A/C unit as an option.
I actually considered going that route on my Outfitter but the only available mounting location put the A/C's output into the bathroom and not the living area.
Another option you might explore would be to install one of the high-end roof fans instead of the A/C.
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Steve_in_29 wrote: While the 9000 is a good unit for most TCs since it will maintain a more constant temp and won't cycle as much as the 13500 that many manufacturers routinely install.
That said, given the SMALL size of your camper I would venture that something on the order of a 5K would work better for your exact needs. There are no roof A/C units that small though.
Those type of pop-ups were never designed to support much weight on the roof either and a complete rebuild would be in order to provide the necessary structural integrity. A 5K unit mounted through the rear wall would be an easier (cheaper) upgrade just be sure to provide some support for the back of the A/C unit and not just rely on the front mounting. Despite the "redneck" comments, Northstar makes quality TCs that have a rear-wall mounted A/C unit as an option.
I actually considered going that route on my Outfitter but the only available mounting location put the A/C's output into the bathroom and not the living area.
Another option you might explore would be to install one of the high-end roof fans instead of the A/C.
X2.i would prefer the window unit even to my Polar Cub if it were an available option as it would be quieter and the pull on the H2000 would be much less.(couldn't care less if someone thinks it REDNECKISH,more interested in practical.)
It is possible to install a window unit in the back of your camper and not have it look REDNECK. You just have to TRY.
The reason most of these installs look redneck is due to lack of effort. Instead of planning out the process, they whip out the sawzall and go to town.
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