Window Unit in Van
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You don't need that framework inside the van.
Basically, you want a piece of outdoor plywood to replace the rear window, and a metal flange screwed in to hold it down, and the plywood painted.
The plywood will have a square hole in it for the AC of course. It will be mostly balanced, but a little "back heavy", but nothing thick plywood will have any problem holding in place on a rough road. You need to hold the top and bottom of the AC in place of course. You may need to screw or glue in some sort of angle iron to do it. But, my point is, you don't need a bracket to hold up the AC. That's not only an unnecessary effort, it'll compromise your available space if you're really trying to pack the van.
Basically, you want a piece of outdoor plywood to replace the rear window, and a metal flange screwed in to hold it down, and the plywood painted.
The plywood will have a square hole in it for the AC of course. It will be mostly balanced, but a little "back heavy", but nothing thick plywood will have any problem holding in place on a rough road. You need to hold the top and bottom of the AC in place of course. You may need to screw or glue in some sort of angle iron to do it. But, my point is, you don't need a bracket to hold up the AC. That's not only an unnecessary effort, it'll compromise your available space if you're really trying to pack the van.
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They are PVC, put in place to keep me aware of the cargo rack in close quarters. Also a warning to others that something was protruding...
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You don't need that framework inside the van.
Basically, you want a piece of outdoor plywood to replace the rear window, and a metal flange screwed in to hold it down, and the plywood painted.
The plywood will have a square hole in it for the AC of course. It will be mostly balanced, but a little "back heavy", but nothing thick plywood will have any problem holding in place on a rough road. You need to hold the top and bottom of the AC in place of course. You may need to screw or glue in some sort of angle iron to do it. But, my point is, you don't need a bracket to hold up the AC. That's not only an unnecessary effort, it'll compromise your available space if you're really trying to pack the van.
Basically, you want a piece of outdoor plywood to replace the rear window, and a metal flange screwed in to hold it down, and the plywood painted.
The plywood will have a square hole in it for the AC of course. It will be mostly balanced, but a little "back heavy", but nothing thick plywood will have any problem holding in place on a rough road. You need to hold the top and bottom of the AC in place of course. You may need to screw or glue in some sort of angle iron to do it. But, my point is, you don't need a bracket to hold up the AC. That's not only an unnecessary effort, it'll compromise your available space if you're really trying to pack the van.
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PS: Can you email me jeffnick or Private message ? Yours appears to be blocked.
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you can check out www.jonemilesllc.com for more window unit info. I"m adding a kit for rear window install soon.
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I made the 'hole' as big as I could so I could use the biggest A/C unit.
My angle is actually 105° but I show 100° for you because I like the exaggerated tilt (it matches my generator box).
My angle is actually 105° but I show 100° for you because I like the exaggerated tilt (it matches my generator box).
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I don't have them finished yet but hope to wrap things up over the next 90 days for summer avl. For those interested...
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hitch mount
I would love to know about the hitch mount you have for the Honda 2000.. did you buy it or build it? I want to mount my eu2000 with the same mount. Email me xbsgaming@live.com
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