Just wondering if anyone here has tried to install a window air unit on a 22 foot tl? Was wondering if anyone has cut out a section for a permanent install, and where it could be possible to put it? I posted under boondocking because these 500 watt units would easily run off a small geni like my 950 watt yardworks. Thanks in advance......

I'd think the mounting would be a problem. The walls may not support something like that weight.

- Jack

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I agree with Jack that the walls in the towlite wouldn't be sturdy enough to support the AC. One of our HTF members was able to find an ac unit that was taken off a salvaged unit. Call RV dealers in your area and put in your name for possibly something used. Our dealer was able to give us the demo model with a warranty. I'm suremif any one on the forum comes across one they will post. Ac units should be going on Sale sometime soon. Sam

At the National Rally in 2006, a fellow showed us his little Hi-lo... around a 1965 model I believe. He had rigged a window mounted style of A/C unit into the front window of his trailer. A very odd looking set-up, but it worked! Recognizing that the wall wasn't strong enough to support the weight, he had built a portable (and collapsible) stand that sat on the A-frame and formed a shelf for the A/C unit to perch on. Naturally he had to remove the thing (and reinsert the window) prior to lowering the top. Although pretty rough looking, it was very innovative and another example of Hi-Lo owner ingenuity!

Jim

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2007 Chevy Suburban

Why not just bite the bullet and put in a roof mount A/C. It could prevent allot of problems trying to do it the other way. Most Hi-Lo trailers are already pre-wired for them.

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A 500 watt unit probably would not cool a 22 ft. trailer on a hot day. So all your work would be for nothing.

I did it in my Trailmanor. I cut a 4x4 and notched it to support the weight to the ground on the outside. I used a cold air return grate from Lowes with a piece of cardboard under it to cover the hole from the outside when I didn't need to take the AC with me. It was a 6500 BTU and worked great. Biggest advantage is that it'll run with a 1000W Generator.

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qvc carries a 110 unit that sits on the floor and vents out the window....
30 day no questions asked returns
my friends use one in their large add a room at night when people sleep in it
works great
she has run it with a generator

Sue, I've heard some positive reports on those little A/C units that vent out the window... the two I've seen have a white corrugated hose (looks kind of like a dryer vent hose) that runs to the window to exhaust the hot air.

On the other hand, several years ago we tried one of those fans that have a reservoir at the top for ice and water that are supposed to cool the air. It was designed to work like a swamp cooler, dribbling cool water down through a fibrous matte that the fan would push air through, cooling the air in the process. WASTE OF MONEY! The thing didn't even work particularly well just as a fan.

Jim

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2004 27' Hi-Lo TowLite (2010-present)
2007 Chevy Suburban

Thank you all for response! I have a roof mounted unit but as some of u figured out it won't run on a small generator. I'm interested in boondocking with my hi lo more than anything else as I have a cottage also. I miss the change of scenery and thought I might miss a/c in the sticks. Sounds like the walls would not support even a tiny 5000 btu unit. Portable unit might help but as noted, it will do little on a scorching day! I am retired and young and am looking forward to lots of adventure in my tow lite!!! Hope to meet some of u on my journey......thanks again!!!