As some of you may know, I'm doing a restoration/renovation of a 1948 Trailwind. In order to maintain the original appearance, yet incorporate all the modern conveniences of a 'working' travel trailer, I'm installing a Coleman roof air-conditioner on the floor, curbside, under the forward cafe-seating/bed. The compartment will be sound-proofed, and vented (outside air) into the belly pan. Here's the question: is there any problem with mounting the a/c unit on its side, or upside-down? Currently (no pun intended), i've got it assembled on a workbench, with an AC plug wired to the control box, and so far, i've been able to run it in any position. It seems to operate fine, as long as the outside air heat-exchangers remain unblocked... but are there any long-term consequences to operating it in other than the 'normal' position? Also, the intake heat exchanger 'fins' have been smushed in several places - is there a simple, effective way to 'comb' them out? Thanks! Tuna '49 Trailwind WBCCI#8862/VAC Reno, NV To unsubscribe or to change to a daily Digest, please go to http://www.airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html If replying back to this message, please delete all the unnecessary original text from your reply.
