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I ordered my AC on E bay today. Should be here tomorrow. I got a low profile 13.5 Carrier?? 7.5 inches tall so it should no increase my over all height. I tried calling multiple RV dealers and keep getting high prices and 6 to 8 weeks for an appointment plus $100.00 per hour per tech to install. Install prices were estimates only so they had you by the cahounies as to the total price. I will install this myself once I figure out how to get it lifted onto the roof. Dmax I will install this myself > once I figure out how to get it lifted onto the roof. > Dmax Have you considered renting a crane or a cargo helicopter? :) >I will install this myself >> once I figure out how to get it lifted onto the roof. >> Dmax > >Have you considered renting a crane or a cargo helicopter? :) I used a convenient tree branch in RV park to remove the a/c from my old Jayco. Nobody wanted it, so it went in the trash. Replaced it with a useful roof vent. Pete >>I will install this myself >>> once I figure out how to get it lifted onto the roof. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Pete I will be glad to get rid of the roof vent cause its lets in to much light in the mornings. . I am trying to figure out how to get rid of the SKYLITE in the shower next. It lets in way to much lite. I may paint it and if it cracks its a goner. Its made in such a way you cant stop the sun from shining in. I really hate the sun shining thru any part of my roof. Trying to stay cool in Texas Dmax > I will be glad to get rid of the roof vent cause its lets in to much > light in the mornings. . I am trying to figure out how to get rid of [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > any part of my roof. Trying to stay cool in Texas > Dmax I used to use aluminm foil and duct tape... For the bedroom windows I used to use those foil window shade/covers (waterproof, so dew wouldn't kill em, should work for the bathroom skylight too) >> I will be glad to get rid of the roof vent cause its lets in to much >> light in the mornings. . I am trying to figure out how to get rid of [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > to use those foil window shade/covers (waterproof, so dew wouldn't kill > em, should work for the bathroom skylight too) Did you use thr foil and duct tape on the top of the skylite or do it from inside. I hate that skylite. Dmax >>> I will be glad to get rid of the roof vent cause its lets in to much >>> light in the mornings. . I am trying to figure out how to get rid of [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > from inside. I hate that skylite. > Dmax Inside so I didn't have to go up on the roof, however if you are trying to keep cooler inside, you may want to put it on the outside..... should be low profile enuf that it won't blow off when you travel, and if a tree banch etc rips it, wont cost an arm/leg to replace it..... For the roof vent (not the skylight) I just used squares of foam rubber shoved into the vent holes to block the light (had one right over the bed in back, used to drive me nuts, but wanted to be able to run the quiet fantastic fan while sleeping..... >>>> I will be glad to get rid of the roof vent cause its lets in to much >>>> light in the mornings. . I am trying to figure out how to get rid of [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > drive me nuts, but wanted to be able to run the quiet fantastic fan while > sleeping..... The one right over the bed will be an AC soon as I figure out how to get the AC onto my roof, What do you think abouting painting the skylite silver or white from the roof side. Think the paint will cause the plastic to crack by absorbing to much heat when the Texas sun get it?? Dmax >>>>> I will be glad to get rid of the roof vent cause its lets in to >>>>> much light in the mornings. . I am trying to figure out how to [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > cause the plastic to crack by absorbing to much heat when the Texas > sun get it?? Dmax Probably not, specially if it is a light color, but the chance of it being scraped by a branch/etc and leaving an annoying light leak is probably pretty high... how bout limo dark/reflective solar film from an auto supply store, works on sun roofs in cars... Haven't tried it on something on the roof, but I put it on the side windows to cut down sun glare/fade.... Get some Reflectix from hardware/building supply, cut a sqare slightly larger than skylite/vent and stuf it up there. Will also keep condensation from forming in winter. http://www.reflectixinc.com/script/products/ Some places sell by yard, some by roll. It's two layers of foil with bubble-wrap sandwiched between (What Scamp uses for insulation). Could also make bigger pieces for windows, with velcro. Pete > Get some Reflectix from hardware/building supply, cut a sqare slightly > larger than skylite/vent and stuf it up there. Will also keep [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Pete I used a piece of "gatorboard" from a graphics supply place. Cut it out to fit under the shower skylight and used heavy duty velcro to hold it in place under the skylight. Gatorboard is black plastic and is light tight. You can cut it with an utility knife. The hook portion of the velcro goes on the lip of the skylight and the loop on the cover. That keeps the felt like loop from holding water. I remove the cover and put it under the mattress of the bed when showering. Put it back up before bed. Like you all I like damn near total dark when I am sleeping.  SignatureMatt Delete nospam for email "Where did you say we are going again, Dear?" > I will be glad to get rid of the roof vent cause its lets in to much > light in the mornings. . I am trying to figure out how to get rid of > the SKYLITE in the shower next. It lets in way to much lite. I may > paint it and if it cracks its a goner. There is spray can paint available at the big box stores that is for plastic. It has a picture of one of those $10 plastic chairs that breaks if you move while sitting in one. :-( I sprayed my bedroom vent cover 3 years ago and it still looks new!! Tom J >> I will be glad to get rid of the roof vent cause its lets in to much >> light in the mornings. . I am trying to figure out how to get rid of [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Tom J Thanks. Did you spray from the inside or the outside?? What color did you use?? Damx >>> I will be glad to get rid of the roof vent cause its lets in to much >>> light in the mornings. . I am trying to figure out how to get rid of [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > you use?? > Damx The paint is Krylon FUSION. It can also function as a primer if you want to put a silver (reflective Aluminum) top coat on it. You can test your procedure - and decide the in/out-side question - by painting clear plastic "Solo" cups. > I will be glad to get rid of the roof vent cause its > lets in to much light in the mornings. For those not installing the ultimate in conveniences in the vent opening, but still awakened by early morning light, Camping World sells a very handy, almost cheap accessory: the Vent Cushion. <http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=26552&src=SRQB> I have used this little item for years and it works well. Signature:) JR < sniped a lot> Yes I know they do, in fact I have 4 of them. They my insulate but the lite still get in. When the sun is hitting them they glow like a 60w bulb. Dmax > < sniped a lot> Snipped a lot? You snipped EVERYTHING. > Yes I know they do, in fact I have 4 of them. What are "they"? > They my insulate but the lite still get in. Now WHO can argue with THAT? Signature:) JR >I ordered my AC on E bay today. Should be here tomorrow. I got a low >profile [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > lifted onto the roof. > Dmax The AC unit is on the roof just sitting there waiting for me to remove the vent and bolt it down. May do this tommorow if no rain is nearby. It was sorta a bitch getting that Skylift helochopper here on such a short notice. Was not to sure about this Ebay AC but it was as Advertized and I am glad I did it now. My nephew in Lane City ordered one also and should get it Monday. Dmax Getting ready for the heat of summer. |
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