Removing your Air Conditioner so it doesn't suffer from Road Roughness. It will last longer!

[@mark1966]

I am so glad I made 'The English Pennliner' roof windows that actually open, the difference it makes is amazing and for us here in England there's no need for A/C, great video again !

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I love your windows. I wish I could change mine out but that is more trouble than I care to spend. I much rather be out camping. Though these days that isn't easy to do.

[@Tom-In-Ga]

"Measure once and cut until it fits." At least I wasn't drinking my morning coffee when you said that. Great idea for protecting the A/C when not needed. Added benefit of weight savings when you don't need to take it during cooler outings. A couple of days ago, I left my garage door open overnight by mistake. By the end of the next day, I had a birds nest with eggs on the top of my electric tile cutter that I had on a shelf in a corner. Like you, I can't throw it out but now I have to leave the door open so the birds can get in and out.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Ha ha ha.. ITs tough to be a soft hearted person, aint it !

[@samuelfink4799]

Looking at heading over to Asheville and picking up a used Scout. You and Slim Potatohead have convinced me this would be a good trailer for me and my dog as well. Thanks

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Good choice! The dog will like it! Just hope he isn't a Great Dane!

[@samuelfink4799]

Going NoWhereFast She’s a 4lb chihuahua who thinks she a Great Dane.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Isn't that how it always is??

[@marklatham6251]

Rick we just got back from the Aliner rally in Guilford Lake State Park in Ohio and it was a blast. Fortunately we won 1st prize for best camper and site with our expedition. Jill Pratt was our organizer for the rally and she has a Alite Aliner. What a small camper. She was was with the group that did the factory tour you went on a couple a years ago.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

How cool !! How many campers / People attended. Hopefully no one was coughing or hacking badly! Ohio has some really nice state parks for camping. And they used to take the Passport America card, which means you get to stay for 1/2 price. I don't think they still do. But I have camped at several in the past!! Good to see someone is getting out and camping !!

[@johnsleeman9858]

I just finished pulling the ac unit out of our 2017 Expedition. The rivets were right where they were on your camper and I sliced them off with a putty knife no problem - didn't even notch the blade. I put in the panel just as you did but added weatherstripping around it and 2 sliding bolts inside to secure it. Our AC unit never worked and besides, we pretty much are always boondocking and don't have shore power. Once the air conditioners go on sale at home depot, I'm going to buy one and modify it as you've suggested so I can slide it in and out if we do a trip where we'll have power. This is a great video and as always, your modification videos are terrific! Next project is gas roof struts. Thank you!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Nice!! Glad to hear it. Where are you Located?? I have 2 A/c units if you would like to buy one cheap!! And you somewhere I can give it to you!

[@johnsleeman9858]

I'm in Colorado, so that might be challenging. Thank you though!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

@@johnsleeman9858 Oww... I might be up for the trip! lol Maybe Next year!

[@AussieAliner]

My Aussie Aliner has the air con under the bed. It is covered in styrofoam, I guess to minimise the bumps? Maybe next time you replace it you could get that type if it is possible. That reminds me I need to do the video about my Aliner so you can see it. I have a bird video on my channel if you are interested in Aussie birds such as the Kookaburra and Magpie.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Is it a Kookaburra sitting in an old gum tree?? I'll take a look. Thanks

[@AussieAliner]

@@GoingNoWhereFast The video is called "Duck family and other birds..."

[@johnsleeman9858]

That would be great!

[@davidbodie544]

Wee Roll has solved this issue by installing a removable AC. The AC is only mounted in the trailer when it is being used and it is removed when traveling. When weather conditions make it likely the AC will not be needed it can be left at home. When traveling I would put the AC in a padded box to protect it and probably would put it in the back seat of my truck. I would also consider leaving it at home when going boon-docking since I would not be able to power it.

[@davidbodie544]

G.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Yes, Thats exactly the plan! Thanks for the comment !

[@susampson278]

C-wrens do have brown-speckled white eggs, which you found in the wheel. They are notorious for building nests in strange and unsafe places (for them and their offspring). The adults have extremely loud songs. The vid shot showing the throat bladders inflating and deflating was cool; that's how their warbling can be so loud. I've already found one c-wren nest with 2 dead hatchlings this spring here in north Virginia; i had previously moved the nest b/c the mom bird built the nest UNDER a AC exterior fan cover. Perhaps the AC fan noise scared the mom, she was in the roofed nest for a while, then i discovered the dead hatchlings and no sign of her; don't know what happened. C-wrens hatch in 12-14 days...even if they hatch, they won't survive going on a road trip. You should consult a bird expert for advice on moving the nest...

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

He is especially loud in the Morning....Very cute little fellow with a lot of energy and very little fear !

[@johnsantiago1872]

Have you seen the new ECOFLO 2 A/C and battery. It has it's own DC battery power, can be recharged with AC, or DC such as a solar panel or DC from the vehicle. It also is a heat pump, so it acts like an electric heater. Plus it is portable, and since it has its own power supply and inverter it can be used to provide power for tools ect... Anyways I saw this on KZbin so it must be real. Great video, thanks again. John S.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Yes, I've seen it. Its really a very expensive fan with a little cooling compressor. It still has to have a hot air exhaust when its cooling, so it has to be installed with an exhaust "port/Window". Or it would really just be moving the hot to the back of the RV and cooling the front...lol. Also I would not believe it is really 5000btu. And for $1500-$2000 its a pretty big expense. Versus my $125 LG remote 6000btu A/C that I can take in and out as I please!!

[@RickMartinYouTube]

If I didn't own a Casita, I'd likely have an A-liner. That's why I like these videos - get some good ideas even for my own rig. Nice DIYer you are, Rick.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I love Casitas, But I like the lower profile of the take down Aliner. I would be dragging a casita through too many tree branches the places I go !!

[@ThanksForTheLaugh]

I just bought a 2012 classic, the owner had replaced it twice. He built a genius removable swamp cooler that fits flush. Use the roof fan to pull air through. I’m in the west so humidity isn’t an issue most of the year.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

A Swamp cooler in the south west is probably an issue trying to keep it with water...LOL Cool Beans though. thanks for the comment !

[@roaddoggman]

Love your videos. I had the same problem with my 2011 Aliner. Got tired of replacing the ac too. Had the same idea of carrying the ac in my car, but it's too heavy for me. Just finished putting in a cargo door where the ac was. Thought of a portable ac unit, but none are light enough.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

They seem to be getting heavier Every year ! More Fans maybe the future. Thanks for the comment!

[@t.w.fields8871]

Great idea of removing the AC. First thought I had when you said bungee the wood from the outside I thought why not fix a cross piece of wood from the inside, like the way they use to secure doors many years back (or a barn door) so you could just take the top off of the cabinet.. remove the cross brace and slide in the AC. Just a thought.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I thought of that too originally. Then I though why not put a Eye bolt on the back and bungee it from inside and then I can remove it from the outside or inside. For the moment, what I did was very fast and sufficient. Still thinking about turning the board into a shelf.

[@kenarsenault4871]

Took my ac unit out of the Aliner two years ago. I had watched your original video a few weeks earlier on how to take it out. I shutter to think of the damage I would have inflicted, if not for your direction. Have a sheet metal cover for the opening. Thanks for your advice.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Do you keep all the rain out with you set up? I'm getting many comments worrying about water infiltration. I think it will be ok, but time will tell. Thanks for the comment !

[@underdog8896]

Your buddy makes the show!!

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

He is a photo bomber extraordinaire! And a Ham ! Thanks for the comment !

[@RickMartinYouTube]

the birds were fun to see, too

[@forestriverhwal5598]

yes im thinking about taking my ac unit out too. i never use it. The way i feel about it if i have to use the ac unit when camping my trip has failed lol. i can go camping anyplace why not go some place cool.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Well, As the Nomadic Fanatic Says "Chase 70 Degrees F" ! Its not a bad plan. But I do occasionally go to campgrounds where I might end up out in a field and then A/C is very nice. So I like having the option for sure !!

[@gerrystarchild]

Great video always enjoy watching.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment !

[@41johndeere]

I am sure the banging around breaks the solder joints loose, could add a gasket on the wood for water intrusion

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I watch a video where they guy took the entire A/C apart and foams the piping. I find it hard to believe that didn't effect the workings, but he re-installed it and it worked.

[@meinschatzi8978]

Great idea! Nice shirt and so nice for the birds!!! :)

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Which Shirt? It only took me 3 weeks to finish this video. I had to find the "Dog Triathlon" shirt in the laundry to make it all look continuous...LOL. Always nice to hear from you !

[@meinschatzi8978]

Ha ha ha... Funny.

[@ADKMan]

Put a handle on the board so it’s easier to pull out. After driving through your first rain....look for water.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I am still working on a rain deflector for the front part. The good thing is that is is inside on the inner board and so that will great er reduce any rain penetration, and it sits on the A/C drain pan, so if it runns down the boards, it should then drain out the A/C drain pan. We shall See.. Future Video !

[@LoveMtDulcimerMusic]

Thanks for the updated air conditioner replacement “how to” video. It looks good. Are they Carolina Hitch Hiker Wrens? They picked the right year to try nesting in that spot.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

If I had not noticed them, they might have been Blue Ridge parkway wren Orphans. I doubt their mother would have held on that long !! Or Waited for them to return!

[@dorvinion]

We rarely camp in places where we need AC so I ought to do this just to remove ours altogether. Save some weight, and reduce drag from it sticking out. Of course even when we need the AC it doesn't work well. Too powerful for such a small camper so it cools the inside air too fast to remove humidity and you get that cold, sticky feeling

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I have on occasion blocked the fins on the outside to reduce the efficiency and lower the cold level. It stays running and does do a good job removing the humidity. BUt you can turn the little trailer into a meat locker if not careful! Thanks for the comment !

[@dorvinion]

​@@GoingNoWhereFast Now that I think about it, you need shore power to run the AC. I'd bet an electric space heater ought to do the trick to keep the AC running long enough to drop the humidity to a comfy level. Maybe add a timer so it will run for 5 or 10 minutes every hour.

[@eutimiochavez415]

It sure does

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Thanks! Always glad to have someone agree with me!

[@chrislincoln489]

Love the video. I think if it slides in that easy it might also fall out

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I think so too if you were going down the road, but just sitting in camp its fine, but of course you can put the 4 screws in it that holds it in while going down the road!! 😃

[@chrislincoln489]

@@GoingNoWhereFast You gave me an idea. putting it inside and sliding it out when camping. I'll send you a ink when I get this done.

[@ScottHenion]

What did i do with my trailer?I have an 1987 Jayco popup. This week took out my sawsall and chopped it up into pieces. leaving a flatbed trailer. Was depressing, not just finally giving up on the popup but how poorly it was made. Just paneling and a few braces with aluminum siding. Absolutely no insulation except some styrofoam in the roof (and no roof structure.) It is worth more as a utility trailer. Once the canvas is worn out, not worth repair especially with rotten wood from leaks. At least it had a plywood floor, not the chipboard or MDF like newer ones. So looking for a new camper. Probably fiberglass that wont leak :) Oh, the most valuable thing I found inside was a roll of toilet paper.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Ya, Toilet paper a few weeks or month ago was near the same as gold !! LOL. Hope you find something to replace it with soon ! Thanks for the comment

[@Hovander]

I had a 2000 Jayco Tent trailer from 2004 to 2007. Sold it and then discovered an Aliner in 2008 and still enjoy it immensely. The Aliner provides doable traveling compared to the complicated operation of a tent trailer that took many hours to set up camp each night while traveling. The Aliner is up in a flash!

[@rogerlockwood7815]

My conclusion also, just slip it in-n-out when needed. Not worth the replacement of the A/C unit.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I like the idea of the "window unit", but like a Window unit it needs to be removable. The CoolCat models are junk and power hogs, A Mini Split might be nice, but take up a lot of room. And when the window unit isn't installed, you have a nice pass through that you could hang a shelf on.

[@kathybuchanan9470]

Nice video Rick. Very informative as always. We sold our Aliner after 2 years and bought a Jayco Hummingbird 17 MBS. We are older than you are and needed just a few more creature comforts. LOL stay safe and Happy Trails. I can't believe we have not run into you ...somewhere around here.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

The opportunity has not "knocked" lately, that's for sure ! I might camp tis weekend, I have to ask permission of the birds now !! Geesh !!

[@popatop75]

how much does the ac weigh

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I beleive it is around 35 lbs. Not really heavy, and little awkward as the motor is on one side, so that side is heavier. I carried it in the box one handed. But Things seem to be getting heavier as I get older !! :-)

[@davethedoginist]

Good video Rick- I can’t wait until you get out there again making pancakes.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Me neither, except I'm on a No Breakfast diet with very little carbs...... But Just for the channel I will do the pancakes 🤑😄😐

[@wandathurman9428]

👍👍👍🐾❤️❤️

[@luciodarocha4737]

You can tell a lot about a human being by the way he treats gods creatures.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Yes you can, and you can really tell a lot by what they think of them. They are gift to us while we are on this earth, not to be unappreciated ! Thanks for the comment !

[@softin5199]

Guess you wont be traveling for a good 3 weeks before the chicks leave the nest

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

I've already put in the eviction notice!! Thy have 10 days !! :-)