Putting A/c condensor in spare tire compartment.

[Iver]

The previous owner of our coach installed two split-system cruisairs in the spare tire compartment.
They have been there for years and work well.

But I think I might have to remove one and then replace it again when I change my steering box over to integral steering.

There are 2 copper lines running from the unit up to the fan section in the coach.  I will have to unhook the lines and some wiring, before removing.
I assume I will lose all the refrigerant (whatever it is) and then have to get it recharged??
Is there a way of collecting the refrigerant and then put it back in??
I know there are kits available for recharging auto a/c units...  Anyone done this?
     Thanks,  Iver.

[TomC]

While the setup pictured does have a coarse screen for rocks, I would also install a bug screen behind the coarse screen.  The bottom line-sufficient air flow.  Mounting in the front, seems to me, would make for long freon line runs.  Good Luck, TomC

[robertglines1]

Tom I will use fine screen. I'm mounting evaporater directly above in dash above stock driver/AC unit. retaining both. Evaporator is 12 by 12 by 20 inches long. so freon lines will be less than 4ft.  Bob