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Originally Posted by JohnUSA
Curiosity got the better of me. Where would you install a mini-split in a TM?
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I just started installing one on my TrailManor Elkmont which is not as challenging as the folding TMs. However, it is quite similar as for placement of the equipment.
My original plan was to hang the condensing unit off of the rear but felt uncomfortable with that because it seems to be very vulnerable there and the road shock is much higher. I decided to install it on the togue. I will simply remove one propane tank when I run the A/C.
The air handler (inside part) will have to go under the forward cabinets which are similar to the cabinets in the folding TMs. We will just lose that storage space which is pretty useless anyway. I will have to drill many 2.5" holes in the bottom of the cabinets for fresh air inlet for the top of the air handler. I'll just open the cabinet doors when the A/C is running. My other thought was to hang the air handler about 4 to 6" below the cabinets but that may be ugly.
My placement of the refrigerant lines is pretty straight forward. With the folding TMs, you would have to have custom, flexible lines made up. The lines would have to have a couple of swiveling fittings as well. It's all doable, it's just a matter of how much $ one is willing to spend.
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