Mini splits

[chazwood]

I've heard that one of the drawbacks to a mini split is that the inside part won't drain condensation if it isn't level.

Why couldn't you mount the thing on an adjustable base (like a plasma TV type armature with the right swivel movement or something ) so that after you parked the bus, on your "Level" spot, (yea, right ) you just grabbed the unit and the leveled it out?. How is this a bad plan?

[TomC]

Sounds good to me.  Or to expand on that, just hang a 10 pound weigh on a stiff rod down about 2 feet from the unit, and with it being on a middle mounted pivot, will automatically be level no matter what the position of the bus will be.  Good Luck, TomC

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Hi Chaz,

Mini Splits have copper refrigerant lines connecting to the outdoor unit that don't take well to bending too many times before they will break...

Good Thought though!   At least your thinking.

Nick-

[jjrbus]

Are copper lines nessecary, could the drains/drainholes be modified?

[buddydawg]

I am purchasing two next month for my bus.  I'm sure there is a simple solution to the condensate line.  I will figure it out when they get here.

[Jerry Liebler]

Chaz,
    The indoor portion of mine has provision for a drain line at each end.  I am using both so if the front is low the condensate drains out the front, or if the rear is low the rear drain line is in use.  Works fine and no moving parts.  The second drain is probably on most units but not needed in 'routine' installations.
Regards
Jerry 4107 1120

[FloridaCliff]

I am thinking like Jerry.

In a moving application I would put a drain on both ends, for the forces in each direction.

Thinking outside the box is the key to innovation.

Cliff

[JohnEd]

It isn't a problem.  The mfrs have thought it through and they make them for RV's and Nick sells them.  Would Nick do us wrong?  Figgure the odds. 

Be nice to Nick as I have just had a bus. dealing with an HVAC contractor and he says that the market is depressed worse than he has seen in 20 years.  I paid my bill and it wasn't free.

Chazwood,  MINISPLIT!!   No roof stuff,  quieter than any roof item anywhere and people that are way more tolerant than I "complain" about the roof airs ambient noise.   No ducting and that might take you weeks to install and a grand.  Half can be replaced at any time to correct failure that never happens.  And also, you would be more different than most and I know you shun individuality. 

John