Aluminum Camper Forum

I would like to remove the ac on top but my husband says no leave for backup. It never was much of a help brand new out of the box. It is a conditioner for a few degrees but the minisplit is cold air like being in a hotel! Any suggestions what I can do with the hole it would leave in the roof?

We are looking at solar panels as well just to be able to run a quiet generator in camp grounds if needed. I know nothing about it but wish I understood what all is needed to run as we do with the champion and how long it would run on the solar. Maybe some of you that have understanding in this could do some posts for solar dummies like me who would like to venture into it but get the most bang for the buck while adding another honey do to my hubby. I do think after running the champion he understands flipping a switch would be much better and quiet.

We are looking at solar panels as well just to be able to run a quiet generator in camp grounds if needed. I know nothing about it but wish I understood what all is needed to run as we do with the champion and how long it would run on the solar. Maybe some of you that have understanding in this could do some posts for solar dummies like me who would like to venture into it but get the most bang for the buck while adding another honey do to my hubby. I do think after running the champion he understands flipping a switch would be much better and quiet.

We actually have a cover we put on the outside piece when traveling to protect from rocks. We also have an aluminum cover when we are parked to protect from hail, etc. We also can use heat bulbs inside the cover when temps get in the negative numbers that keep it from ever freezing up. It is rated for below I think -7 or -15 but it does seem to slow down the cycles in those temps. We added the heat bulb in the top of our aluminum cover and it thought it was in the bahamas instead of Kentucky.

My husband and a friend ran the pipes and electrical. As a female, I would have done this differently and neater but I can't complain. It only took almost two years for him to help me on this mod. He always hates honey do lists but then he gets the benefits after as well:)

I will have to ask my husband about the specifics on power. All I know is we use a Champion dual fuel but we use propane when the power goes off. I think it is the 3450 watt model and we run everything we want with it all at the same time if needed.

I will let you know what I do. Terrible that this isn't a standard item.

UPDATE:  Recpro.com did not have my shower pan size available as they originally told me.  (Size:  26"W X 32"L, with right side drain).  So, I called the RV dealer who the original owner bought mine from.  They scoured their suppliers and every resource they could find. The closest size available: 24"W X 32"L.  So... I need to figure out a way to rig that to make it fit mine, including the drain will be off-center so will need some sort of elbow for that.  I guess I will try to find a plumber who can take a look at it.  Any advice would be great!


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I think if a manufacturer came up with an appropriately sized mini split with the outdoor unit mounted horizontally on the roof and indoor unit on ceiling it would take the RV industry by storm and be extremely profitable with super high sales. Complaints about the noise, vibration, and inefficiency of standard A/C units and their lack of heating are probably one of the most common with RV owners.

I installed an all-in-one heat pump in place of the original A/C unit 2 years ago and love it. It's quiet, efficient by RV standards, and both heats and cools. A mini split would be even better.

VERY interested in this. have you seen your total watts used? can you give more deets on your outside install? I curently run 630 watts of solar, and could expand up to 2000w really easily. Minisplit is about the only way i could run AC off solar.