Reinforcing Enclosed Trailer Roof For A C

6 x 10 cargo trailer roof repair and air conditioner duration.

Reinforcing enclosed trailer roof for a c.

Mine is a 9000 btu runs off of my honda eu2000i generator. I had to brace two cross members with angle iron across the top of the trailer to give it enough support. Before diving into the two approaches let s talk about components. Since my trailer is all aluminum the weight of the unit was too much for the roof.

The most cost effective air conditioning unit we have for your enclosed trailer is the advent air rooftop rv air conditioner part acm135. Rule of thumb if its a 13 500 btu unit it will consume right around 13 5 amps 15 500 btu about 15 5 amps etc. Generally ramp doors are designed for enclosed trailers. Ramp doors are usually fixed installed or modified by the original retail manufacturer by a certified dealer the torsion spring.

Furnace a c cabinets more. For our purposes we ll talk about a single axle but. The trailer load limit is the capability of its weakest portion. The unit will overhang the opening by 18 1 2 inches lengthwise a little less at the bottom and 12 inches widthwise.

My trailer is a 7x16 and i did insulate the roof. Don t forget the hitch parts and tongue jack. So the total weight will be dispersed over a larger area than 14 1 2 by 14 1 2. Ok here it the webpage for my enclosed trailer build off.

If there is a lack of support then i recommend reinforcing all sides of the opening. 8 5 x 25 all season enclosed cargo carhauler trailer. The amps load is fairly high when the unit cycles on so you have to run 10 gauge wire to the hookup if its over say 20 30 feet. We can strengthen the frame yes but we must also upgrade the load bearing components axles springs hitch parts tires jacks safety chains etc.