New AC Installed On My Motorhome

[Ghost Magnum]

I finally installed my brand new ac. 15000 BTU rooftop ac. I replaced most of my vent lids and vent covers with blacked out ones. Just to find out I incorrectly attached one of the hinges. I have one more left. My bedroom rooftop ac is a dinosaur. I have no idea how old it is. But it still works. But I’m going to replace it with a similar model as the new one. I installed a brand new toilet.

Now no one wants to help me work on my Allegro. One guy was going to rip me off. Another used my Allegro age as a excuse to not work on it. The last guy gave me a insanely high bid instead of saying no. So I’m on my own. That’s fine because I am more than happy to do it myself. I already done most of the work myself at this point.

I do have a unique problem with the new ac. It drains towards my leak on my roof. So I spent all my free time today trying to fix that leak.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

A while back - installed a new Coleman on our Motorhome.
Headed West, stopped at an RV Park in Van Horn I think.
It was about 115 degrees.
Plugged in, turned it to Cold, headed to the pool.
When we got back the inside of that motorhome was cold enough to hang Beef!
I think that’s the same trip where we got vapor lock up near Taos.

 

[Greyman50]

Sold my 32’ class A last month. Glad its gone as was just way more that I can/ could deal with. Used to be able to “ keep it up” ,can’t any more.

 

[Tom S.]

Like a boat, a motor home can be a hole you pour money into, especially if you have to pay to have work done. A friend was quoted over $500 to do an oil change, and this was over 15 years ago! He did it himself for around $70.

 

[Dave.357]

My wife has owned 15 campers in 46 years of marriage.
To me they always looked better leaving
Than coming. There is nothing more frustrating to work on
Than a GD camper.

 

[Pete99004]

Here is a link to a great YouTube RV repair guy. Lots of how to fix your rv videos that might help you with yours. Hope this helps.

Pete99004


AZ Expert - YouTube

 

[Pete99004]

Here are a couple that you may like.


Roof repairs https://youtu.be/0FHrYUTEcMw?si=9tpkZ5GoA9qojvnz

Installing a roof AC unit https://youtu.be/l8U7oyx1jBw?si=DGp2dvXFpIZT6pBc

Pete99004

 

[Ghost Magnum]

A while back - installed a new Coleman on our Motorhome.
Headed West, stopped at an RV Park in Van Horn I think.
It was about 115 degrees.
Plugged in, turned it to Cold, headed to the pool.
When we got back the inside of that motorhome was cold enough to hang Beef!
I think that’s the same trip where we got vapor lock up near Taos.

My ac is doing fine so far. It is having problems keeping up with the hottest parts of the day. I need some new black out curtains to help keep the heat out. .

Sold my 32’ class A last month. Glad its gone as was just way more that I can/ could deal with. Used to be able to “ keep it up” ,can’t any more.

Like a boat, a motor home can be a hole you pour money into, especially if you have to pay to have work done. A friend was quoted over $500 to do an oil change, and this was over 15 years ago! He did it himself for around $70.

My wife has owned 15 campers in 46 years of marriage.
To me they always looked better leaving
Than coming. There is nothing more frustrating to work on
Than a GD camper.

Basically everything you can possibly own that needs maintenance is a hole in the wallet. Thanks for the thoughts though. I chose this old motorhome because I wanted something that was in decent condition. But not to good condition that it would upset me to reconfigure and renovate it. I have some big plans for this old landship.

Here are a couple that you may like.


Roof repairs https://youtu.be/0FHrYUTEcMw?si=9tpkZ5GoA9qojvnz

Installing a roof AC unit https://youtu.be/l8U7oyx1jBw?si=DGp2dvXFpIZT6pBc

Pete99004

Thank you!

Edit; most carpenters or general contractors in my area usually prefer big jobs that pay well. They either turn down small projects. Or give insane quotes that the customer looks for someone else. I had that problem when I was looking for help on my tiny house I used to own. I literally had a carpenter turn down work on my tiny house because he said there was no money in it.
The guy that turned down work on my Allegro because it’s age. He said it’s because the owners are never happy with the work or the quote.

 

[Racer X]

enough of the RV, any updates on the Ford?

 

[TX-Dennis]

I remember hearing Dave Ramsey say something like, any time you want to buy an RV, a boat, or a motorcycle think about putting that amount of cash into a fire pit and lighting it on fire because that's essentially what you're doing. If you're okay with that, then go ahead and buy it.

That's a bit of an exaggeration, but they ain't cheap to keep up. Back in my motorhome days there was something to replace or repair every time you took it out. The boat wasn't quite as bad, but there was annual maintenance and the occasional repair.

For the last couple of years I've wanted to get another boat. So far I've managed to talk myself out of it, but the temptation is great even though I basically live in the desert.

 

[Ghost Magnum]

enough of the RV, any updates on the Ford?

I measured for push rods. I just need to order them. I am planning to got to a salvage yard for more parts later.