Recommendations For Adding AC To A 14 X 8 Enclosed Trailer

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Looking for a recommendation for an AC unit for a 14 x 8 cargo trailer with minimal insulation. The trailer is a portable office. Dont necessarily need heat. Roof has supports for the A/C in Place 14 hatch.

asked by: Paul M

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We can definitely help set you up. For a 14' x 8' enclosed trailer, I believe a 13,500 BTU unit would be sufficient. I recommend the Advent Air # ACM135. Advent makes a solid AC unit, which will fit perfectly in the 14" hatch on the roof. Keep in mind the roof does need to be between 2-1/2" and 5" thick in order to install this unit.

As far as your controls, you have two options. You can either use a manual distribution box # ACDB, which will put your controls on the ceiling right above your head. Or you can use the # ACRG15 which is controlled with a wall thermostat. The wall thermostat does require a bit more installation, but you can put your controls in a more convenient location if you prefer.

Please note that Advent sells their start capacitors separately # ACMSCKIT. This is highly recommended to go with the AC unit. You also have the option of adding a heat strip # ACMHD. So if you ever decide you want heat, you can easily add this on.

I have linked our review and installation videos below if you want to take a look.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

Since you have a start capacitor, your power should not be a problem; the most likely issue with the Advent Air RV Air Conditioner #ACM150 is "short cycling" and there are a couple of reasons why that might happen. Most often, the issue is…

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Answer 3

The most cost effective air conditioning unit we have for your enclosed trailer is the Advent Air Rooftop RV Air Conditioner part #ACM135. This unit has a 13,500 Btu rating which will do an excellent job of keeping your alpacas cool, three speed…

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The Furrion Chill HE RV #FR67FJ does not have Bluetooth it is wired. So one of the four prong connector cables would run from one AC to the other AC and then from there, would run to the thermostat. I've attached a wiring diagram of this provided…

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Hello Tim. We can definitely set you up with a complete AC system with an Advent low profile unit. We currently do not offer these parts as a package, but you can purchase all of the exact same components separately. To answer your question, yes, the…

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If you have the ACTH12 then you should also have the Air Distribution Box #ACRG15 which will have a control box for your wiring from the rooftop unit #ACM135 and the thermostat. This air distribution box and thermostat will wire up exactly the same…

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Mad-Ramps states that the part #MR54FR is best suited for ATVs/UTVs with one row of seats but if the width of your golf cart is less than 60 inches and the wheel base is less than 88 inches this would work for you.

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Sounds like you've done a great job at installing the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite #RED44FR, and that you're on the right track when it comes to installing the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow Plug #HM47180 on your 2019 Ford Ranger! To wrap up your…

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The newer Ford trucks feature what's dubiously referred to as a 'smart' trailer connector. The connector won't send any power back on the 12-volt accessory circuit (which powers the Echo) until the vehicle is turned on, the…

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Answer 12

The only trailer brake controller options we offer for a 2019 Ford Ranger are wireless since there is no trailer brake controller plug under the dash. I recommend the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller part #C51180 which you will control and setup…

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