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Camill Paul Elbisser (Paul)
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Username: Paul
Post Number: 41
Registered: 3-2005
Posted From: 72.49.47.252
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 6:52 pm: | |
I will be installing the AC unit in the old escape hatches. I know the opening is 14” sq.
Do I make the opening larger and add a wood frame around the opening like on a window?
I was told that this would cut down on the noise from the AC unit. Looking at Fred Hobe site it does not look like he does this also how large should I make the new skin to close in around the AC units. Should I go forward to the Rib and back to the rear Rib and how far down the sides? Should I just cover the area that the frame covered with either Aluminum or Stainless steel skin? Which is the best to use?
I am installing two Fan-Tastic Vents off center in the roof also.
I would like to have any help you can give on these two instillations.
I do appreciate your input.
Paul |
Camill Paul Elbisser (Paul)
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Username: Paul
Post Number: 42
Registered: 3-2005
Posted From: 72.49.47.252
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 6:59 pm: | |
This is not a April Fools Joke I really need your help. Even though we bought the Bus on this day two years ago. We hope this is not a bad OMEN. |
Ednj (Ednj)
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Username: Ednj
Post Number: 145
Registered: 3-2003
Posted From: 67.85.229.237
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 9:21 pm: | |
You can go here and see how I framed my openings on the inside,= http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/busshellconverters
On the outside I covered the openings with a 2' x 2' square. |
John MC9 (John_mc9)
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Username: John_mc9
Post Number: 274
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 66.217.106.167
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 10:18 pm: | |
I used 2"x2" oak square stock, and made the opening
14-1/4" x 14-1/4". The ACs fit perfectly. Aluminum (060)
on top, with butyl between it and the bus roof, held down
with self tapping sheet metal screws.
You don't need much overlap on the roof. ust about 2" or
so, to be able to screw into either the oak, or metal framework
of the bus. Too much overlap may allow for too much flexing
and expansion/shrinkage.
Take your time doing it...
(Message edited by john_mc9 on April 01, 2007) |