Cleaning the A/C condenser and evaporator

rpodcamper, I agree that the 14 x 14 opening is standard for skylights and A/Cs, so other than getting the A/C off the roof (around 100 pounds) it shouldn't be hard at all.  8 screws inside, 4 bolts inside, disconnect the electrical connections (120 power and 12 volt from the thermostat) and then lift the top part off.  Clean the area and install the new skylight.

We'll be doing a Girl Scout campout at the end of next month.  I'll be taking the pod and be one of maybe 2 men there, there to tend the fires and torches. 

 I have thought about adding a skylight in front of the A/C but never did much other than think about it,do not even know if it would be possible. If there was a way to easily remove the A/C and replace it with a skylight and change it back again that would be nice. The A/C I think is a little heavy to be lifting it on and off the roof.       David

All are good comments.  All I can add is that if you remove the A/C, you will reduce the value of the R-Pod should you later decide to sell it.  It is very much like selling a car without air conditioning.

Bob

Should be a 14" x 14" hole.. that is the standard.. If I was going to do it, I would probably put the Fantastic Fan there, and a non powered vent/skylight over the shower.. or just a second Fantastic Vent..

But personally, I wouldn't give up the AC for anything. It's half the reason we got out of a tent. I have "camped out" for months at a time in parts of the world were the highs were 120, and the night time lows were still in the mid 90's. I now like to sleep in the cool.. The other half of owning a camper is not sharing a bath with 150 other people..

Originally posted by furpod 1 inch square tubing. Screwed to the wall framing. While I wouldn't hold a barn dance up there, I watched factory service techs move around on it several times last week..