Getting Started on my 6x12 conversion

[digimark]

I didn't want to cut a hole in my 6x10 for A/C either, so I ended up mounting it on a panel bolted across the side door. We crawl in and out
underneath it when it's installed, and I have a small folding door that fits the opening underneath to close when we are inside, to keep the cold in. See my album for pictures -- the biggest advantage is that we can unbolt and remove it when not needed.

A 5K BTU unit should be all you need if the trailer is insulated. It's probably all you need even if it isn't insulated, but I don't have any experience to offer there.

[d30gaijin]

got the AC thing figured out, thanks guys, got a portable AC unit off craigslist yesterday. Now my next issue is installing the electricity?? I went by the RV store today to pick up what I thought I needed to bring power to the CT and got confused with the guy gave me a 30amp inlet with a twist lock. I think thats what I needed, but even he was unsure if this was correct, so I didnt get it. Long story short, what parts do I need to have campground hook-up, keep in mind, I'm starting from scratch, did this guy actually have the part right?? (reason I ask this question is because the inlet looked completely different from the 30amp outlets at the campground. Please point me in the right direction or places and parts to buy.

Thanks

Jamaal,

I just installed the 30 amp twistlock power inlet in my CT conversion (see photo below) and if I had it to do over I would not have. I bought it from Pacific RV via their web site wherein they claim it is a "Standard RV 30 amp inlet" but it isn't. It is a marine 30 amp inlet and requires a special adapter to convert from the marine 30 amp inlet to a true standard RV 30 amp or 15/20 amp regular home type 120v cord, and the adapter costs $33 to $45 depending upon which type you want. And while the twistlock is a nice unit it isn't what we need or really want. Learn from one who learned the hard way (it'll work quite well but I could have gotten off a lot cheaper). Another aside is it requires a 2 7/8" hole saw to install, try to find one of those at your local Lowe's, Home Depot, or Ace. They carry 2 3/4" and 3" but no 2 7/8" hole saw. I ended up buying a 2 3/4" hole saw plus a rotary rasp and that cost me an additional $19 and additional handwork just to make one hole.

Don

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