post #1 of 15 (permalink) Roof Top AC Unit - I could use your brains! Hello to all the Transit DIYers that have inspired me to take the plunge. Quitting my job, selling everything, moving into the van and hitting the road early next year. Just a bit of adventure before I get too old to enjoy it. I am going to install a Dometic Heat Pump / AC Unit for when I am driveway camping or have access to some 110 voltage. The current plans for the roof top real estate will look like this. I am putting the AC unit in the back in order to utilize the 2 internal cross beams for support. I have also purchased and received the Roof Adapters from Hein at Impact3D. The hole will need to be the standard 14x14 cutout and I am going to place it here. I am simply asking for guidance and knowledge from those that have done similar. A roof vent is one thing. A 72 pound AC unit is another. Ill be creating some additional cross pieces and securing them with RivNuts for more bracing.

I would rather it be overbuilt. I have found it is very difficult to locate pics of other AC installs on the Transit. If you have any links or pics, please let me know. Much sincere thanks in advance for the insight and knowledge. You can follow the progress of the van build and my podcasts on it here. post #2 of 15 (permalink) post #3 of 15 (permalink) post #4 of 15 (permalink) I have the LWB High Roof. The Dometic unit I went with is the B59196.It looks like this. The line drawing at the top is to scale. The two factory crossbeams at the back are going to have more weight capacity due to their close location to each other. My Fantastic Fan will be located closer to the front between my two solar panels. post #5 of 15 (permalink) post #6 of 15 (permalink) post #7 of 15 (permalink) Originally Posted by Michael Ophus New mini heat pump in my Transit I went with the low profile Dometic on my HR- didn't want that tall one they sell on such a high vehicle..

post #8 of 15 (permalink) ac inside.jpg (67.3 KB, 51 views) ac ouside.jpg (313.1 KB, 53 views) post #9 of 15 (permalink) 2017 Ford Transit Cargo *350HD *EL *HR *SRW *3.5L V6 eco-boost *3.31ls *Hvy Duty Alt *Dual hvy duty Bat *Privacy glass (all 'round cargo area) *Rear ac *Aux fuse panel *High Cap Upfit switches *Mod Veh Wiring *Trailer Wiring provisions *Tow package *12V power points but wait, there's more! On a lowboy, TN 9/22/16 Arrival @ dealer 9/29/16 post #10 of 15 (permalink) Originally Posted by Budsky the second link is not a true heat pump, it is just an air conditioner with a water cooled condenser coilWhat system combination is right for your vehicle? Contact Sales or Request A Quote Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation is an ISO 9001 registered firm, manufacturing a full line of climate control systems for the school, commercial and electric/hybrid vehicle markets.  Units, parts, service, training, warranty, and new or aftermarket installations are available through factory-owned operations or a network of distributors throughout North America.

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