Debbit Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I've thought often about removing the AC from the top of our sunrader, and replacing with a fan/skylight like a fantastic fan. . Pros being, cleaner look, less weight on the roof, ability to move air on 12 volt. And LIGHT. In the dark, narrow kitchen area. We seldom use AC and I think for the few times we need AC, we could haul along one of those in room AC units that vent out the window. (We have an LG, I'm going to try it) Cons would be, resale value and convenience of AC already installed. So I would love to know if those who have removed AC have regrets, or are glad they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdrhound Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Between my lady and my dogs, and living in the hot valley, I use my A/C quite a bit. Even on the days when it is only in the mid-90's (cool summer days) the temperature inside gets above 100 degrees. If I am going to take the dogs for a ride, I can pre-cool the inside to the mid-70's, and it will stay comfortable for Bella and Murphy for a long time. I just replaced the A/C this year after the old one lost it's charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbit Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hmmm...good point, my dog! Sometimes when visit our kids and have to take him, we use the air conditioned toy home as his quarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_M Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I have no AC is the house, of course we live in the Pacific Northwest. However there are days when it gets stuffy so the family migrates out to the toy for some cool air and music. We don't use it that often but when we do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbit Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 I suppose I'd have to say the same. My husband thinks we should leave it. Hmm, maybe a second skylight would help brighten it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Toyota Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I live in the Pacific northwest also Yakima eastern Washington its not like the west side our average days from june til three days ago was 107to 110 to 88 three days ago. three months of day after day 100 plus. if you go anywhere over here not in the mtns you will need it. don't know anybody here wants one without. and if you go south of here tricites Richland pasco I was in the KOA in pasco one year was 114 the official high . you would not make it whithout. BUT I don't use it in the moutains. And yes I have AC in my house this area is like high desert 6 inches rain average a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snail powered Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I suppose I'd have to say the same. My husband thinks we should leave it. Hmm, maybe a second skylight would help brighten it up. I personally would not put in a second skylight unless you added additional beams right next to the opening. Every large hole makes the roof structure weaker on a Sunrader. You don't want to add saggy roof issues to your list of problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbit Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Ah, good to know. Went out today and took good look at it all. Guess I'll just leave it alone. If the AC ever quits, then we can make the decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Don't you have roof beams Debbit? I think I remember you were one of the lucky ones who got them even though your rig is an 86. I wouldn't worry about adding another roof vent. Regular vent weighs almost nothing and certainly isn't going to make your roof sag. Some Sunraders came stock with 2 roof vents and an air conditioner and I have yet to see one with a caved in roof. especially the ones who have any roof beams at all. Full sized Sunraders with roof beams usually have 2 anyway. Only the shorties got one Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbit Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Yes, it does have iron roof beams. So the second hole there is an option... Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snail powered Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Maybe someone will measure the distance between the AC vent opening and the regular vent opening on a 21" Sunrader that has two openings (plus the bathroom vent). At least that way you won't put them too close together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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