Roof Mount Thermo King Removal

Eric · February 13, 2010, 05:43:20 PM

Suppose I get the "bug" to remove my roofmount OTR unit how would one patch the random holes it leaves behind? Sheet metal or could i make Skylights out of it? Idea's opinions appreciated!

John316 · February 13, 2010, 06:15:30 PM

My idea? I would just patch it. Do a nice clean job of it, but I would permanently seal it. Make yourself some nice sheet metal, and rivet it down.

God bless,

John

philiptompkjns · February 13, 2010, 06:33:20 PM

Quote from: John316 on February 13, 2010, 06:15:30 PM
My idea? I would just patch it. Do a nice clean job of it, but I would permanently seal it. Make yourself some nice sheet metal, and rivet it down.

God bless,

John

I'd think some 3M 5200 in between the layers of steel/alum would be a good idea.

fe2_o3 · February 13, 2010, 07:03:37 PM

Am I missing something here, or are you just removing a roof air conditioner? The last time I did that I replaced it with a Fantastic fan roof vent. Fit right in the hole and sealed. Sorry if I missed the point...Cable

DebDav · February 13, 2010, 07:10:11 PM

fe2-03--unless I do not know better...the OTR-'Over The Road' Thermo King roof air is different than the standard RV type of roof AC unit.

The Thermo King is a massive system with multiple roof penetrations.

fe2_o3 · February 13, 2010, 07:19:21 PM

DebDav...Thank you...More fodder for the memory banks...Not far from a helmet fire I'm sure.
Ekhedge; If you get this done, please let me know how.I need to remove a sky light...

Eric · February 13, 2010, 07:30:16 PM

The Unit is ruffly 12ft long and 6ft wide it's a big one! Thanks guys!

fe2_o3 · February 13, 2010, 07:43:20 PM

Good grief....Watch out for hernias...Cable

Eric · February 13, 2010, 08:05:37 PM

Can you say forklift

philiptompkjns · February 13, 2010, 09:20:20 PM

Quote from: ekhedge on February 13, 2010, 08:05:37 PM
Can you say forklift

or low bridge?

gus · February 14, 2010, 04:34:16 PM

Crane comes to mind as being appropriate!

It all depends on the sizes of the holes. Vents are good if they are around 14"x14", or new AC.

If it works I wouldn't remove it. This is a monster of a job.

Eric · February 14, 2010, 07:34:39 PM

I thought about just leaving it however the dang thing leaks BIt by bit so b4 Summer lands I'll be n the how another 200 in freon everytime I fix a leak another one springs to life. Not to mention it's Very noisy and draws a ton of amperage! I intend on replacing it with basement heat and air(electric)