Window AC in Enclosed Trailer Ideas - I need pics!!!

Discussion in 'STT General Discussion' started by Tiller, Jan 4, 2015.

  1. TLR67

    TLR67 Cheers! STT Staff

    Just don't forget about resale value when you cut up your walls...
     
  2. Tiller

    Tiller TEAM GIXXER RACING

    Don't think there is enough motorcycle guys who would be happy to buy a trailer with AC preinstalled? :)
     
  3. So another idea. In the IT world there are these portable spot coolers used in data centers. They are self contained and have a hose that allows you to route the air into a rack fo servers. The output of a spot cooler could be connected to a small vent in the floor of the trailer. The A/C unit would stay outside of the trailer where the noise would not be as much of a factor. Especially if you had a long hose.

    This method is not without it's problems of course. You have to haul the A/C unit and set it up and plug it in when you arrive. You also have to protect the unit from rain. If it's super hot out the unit is sucking in hot air and trying to cool it rather than being able to re-cool colder air.

    I'm considering a Coleman Polar Cub for the roof of my trailer. This is a really helpful thread as I did not really consider reinforcing the roof of my trailer. Glad I read this before I blindly installed a unit and noticed a saggy roof. :)
     
  4. JBowen33

    JBowen33 Rides with no training wheels




    Just curious but everyone with a roof unit doesn't that affect your gas mileage with the wind drag?
     
  5. Some of the units are low profile. The Coleman Polar Cub I'm considering is low profile. My trailer is a tall one so I don't think the A/C will make much difference.

    The thirsty Range Rover I use to tow gets a often shocking 8-9mpg. I don't think it can get much worse than that.
     
  6. IL8APEX

    IL8APEX STT Northern *****er STT Staff

    ^^^ That Polar Cub looks like a nice piece. I'd love to have one of those on my black (HOT!) trailer.

    -Tom
     
  7. mrmark75

    mrmark75 Rides with no training wheels

    When your pulling a trailer, your never going to get good gas mileage.
     
  8. JustinFRC

    JustinFRC track day backmarker

  9. mrmark75

    mrmark75 Rides with no training wheels

    Wow that's a cool little contraption, pun intended. You could put it in the back of the pickup and run the hoses to the trailer.

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  10. R/T Performance

    R/T Performance found track bike STT Staff

    My problem with this is how do I get inside to cool off?
    Or is that door wall hinged to be opened and closed?
    if I open the ramp gate it will lose all the cooling.
     
  11. JBowen33

    JBowen33 Rides with no training wheels

    Well yea obviously but 1-3 mpg is a good chunk over the coarse of a few years
     
  12. mrmark75

    mrmark75 Rides with no training wheels

    I pull a 20' trailer and didn't notice any milage dip with the AC unit on. I get a flat 10 mpg with a Tundra.
     
  13. JBowen33

    JBowen33 Rides with no training wheels

    Sad thing is that's about what I get with my 6 cylinder and my 6x10 enclosed...
     
  14. Tiller

    Tiller TEAM GIXXER RACING

    In that picture, the AC wall is also hinged to be opened and closed.
     
  15. Tiller

    Tiller TEAM GIXXER RACING

    I do like this idea. No giant holes in trailers! I wonder if there is anything else out there like this, or are these the only ones?
     
  16. Whitney Arnold

    Whitney Arnold Run it wide. The grass is a safe place.

  17. Tiller

    Tiller TEAM GIXXER RACING

  18. Brett

    Brett What's an apex?

    It's only money, you will make more. :thumb:
     
  19. Tiller

    Tiller TEAM GIXXER RACING

    not enough and not quick enough! :cry:
     
  20. TLR67

    TLR67 Cheers! STT Staff

    I like this too..... Matter of fact when I see one like this Im gonna just grab it and put it in my tent!!:lmao:

    Looks like its waiting to be lifted....
     

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