I choose to use a standard rooftop ac unit for my van builds for a few simple reasons.
Roof ac on motorhome add to height.
However they are usually 12 feet in height.
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Before you add a second air conditioner make sure you have the space and the right materials to vent it properly also make sure you upgrade your fuses so you do not lose power at the wrong time.
Don t rely on manufacturer s numbers or the owners manual.
While most rv air conditioners are interchangeable in terms of what size hole they require in the roof they do vary in height.
Only trust the measurements you take.
Instead get up there on the roof and measure it yourself.
Direct sunlight will heat up the air temperature inside the ac unit and your rv make sure to park in the shade so you get accurate temperature readings.
It is not likely that you will be able to fit your motorhome in the spot.
The lower profile shorter units are great for those wishing to keep their rig s total height to a minimum.
Some garages are built with a storage area for campers and rvs.
Class a motorhomes also have biggest heights and widths.
A word of advice don t rely on the heights that are listed in your rv s user manual.
Or any other tall thing you have up there on the roof.
Measure your air conditioning unit and add the two numbers together to find out the true height.
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For that matter you can t rely on information.
They also produce less drag improving fuel efficiency and tend to cost a bit less.
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Also they are reasonably affordable.
Keep in mind if later on you add that self searching satellite dish to your rv s rooftop it may very well become the new highest item on the roof.
These units are tried and true since they are installed on just about every rv ever made.
First is that they are fully road tested.
With this kind of height and width you need a garage door that be at least 12 feet in width and 15 feet in height.