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07-23-2020, 03:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Picacho, Az
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Originally Posted by Gibber
Hi 5J’s
Could you give a bit more detail about pulling the vent? I would like to do the same but cannot see and screws and don’t want to just try prying them off.
Also, has anyone seen aftermarket vents that allow for adjustable flow as well as direction?
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MaxxAir fans have variable speeds & the fan is reversible.
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07-27-2020, 06:59 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Regina
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AC duct vent?
Thanks for the Maxxair suggestion Travelin.
I checked their web site but all I could find were interior to exterior vents. What I am looking for is the type of vent that goes on the ceiling to direct/control the air flow out of an AC duct.
When we got home I did more searching and found one at Valterra. They call it a dampered, rotating, heating/air conditioning register.
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01-24-2021, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Rushville
Posts: 37
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Did you have to build something around the bedroom
Ac unit on the roof in order to level it out, or is that roof vent already on a level portion of the roof?
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05-22-2021, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Rushville
Posts: 37
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Hey, I finally got the unit. Before I install, is it nice and level on the roof above the bedroom where I’m installing it. My boss had to build a frame to get the correct angle on his 5th wheel, but I’m assuming I can just drop it in?
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05-22-2021, 09:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KevinGwin
Hey, I finally got the unit. Before I install, is it nice and level on the roof above the bedroom where I’m installing it. My boss had to build a frame to get the correct angle on his 5th wheel, but I’m assuming I can just drop it in?
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Couple things... first you have a gasket to put under the unit. Piece of foam. Next, before dropping it in, the rubber roof folds into the space you had the vent; take a stapler and make sure it is flush by stapling where the rubber folds over the edges so you don' tear it. Make sure your electrical leads don't pinch and you are able to route them so they will connect readily. Last, at your breaker, make sure it has a black (hot) wire connected and either pull it out or at least shut it off so we will be able to get a follow up (you won't be fried). I am kind of surprised it took so long to get the A/C or are you just getting ready to install?
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05-22-2021, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Rushville
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Thanks…... I’m assuming it came w the gasket, haven’t opened it all up yet. Just now got around to buying the unit, that’s why it took so long sounds like getting it up on the roof is half the battle
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05-22-2021, 10:02 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Rushville
Posts: 37
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Also, about to buy some wirenuts on Amazon, so they are there when we get home tomorrow, anyone know why gauge the wires are most likely?
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05-22-2021, 01:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
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I don't remember from installing my A/C but am guessing the yellow wire nuts would be about right; I think 10-12 ga? And yes, the gasket will be in with the A/C. Not sure about the long bolts and they may come with the lower unit.
Easiest way to get the A/C on the roof (my opinion only) is to either have a big strong son-in-law help or put a ladder up on the side, tie around the A/C box and drag the box up the ladder after you get up there. The ladder feet have to be well away from the camper. Two sets of hands obviously make it a lot easier.
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2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
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05-22-2021, 02:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Upper Chesapeake Bay
Posts: 4,819
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KevinGwin
Hey, I finally got the unit. Before I install, is it nice and level on the roof above the bedroom where I’m installing it. My boss had to build a frame to get the correct angle on his 5th wheel, but I’m assuming I can just drop it in?
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I believe they have scroll compressors that don’t need to be perfectly level. Probably more important that it is sandwiched evenly in the opening of the rv and completely sealed to prevent water intrusion.
This new cougar A/C Is really at an angle
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