Why Can't you Use an Advent A/C on a Utility Trailer, and what Air Conditioner Can you Use?
Updated 12/02/2024 | Published 11/18/2024
Question:
Why isnt this unit approved for utility trailers? What does that mean - it is dangerous somehow in that environment? I have a 24foot car hauler and need a reasonably-priced AC for it. Thanks!
asked by: Doug
Expert Reply:
Hello Doug.
Advent does not recommend installing their A/C units on utility trailers, school buses, food trucks, or off-roading vehicles due to the roof not having enough support. You could always install the Advent Air Low Profile RV Air Conditioner System w/ Start Capacitor - 13,500 Btu - White # ASA69YR on your utility trailer just as long as the roof is 2-1/2" to 5" thick, and framed up to support the weight of the A/C which is a little less than 80lbs. However, ASA/Advent will void the warranty if their units are installed on utility trailers, school buses, food trucks, or off-roading vehicles.
With that being said, Furrion does not void the warranty if installed on a utility trailer. So you might want to consider the Furrion Chill HE RV Air Conditioner System - Manual - 13,500 Btu - White # FR52PR. It a little more pricey, but you would have the warranty for 2 years on both the AC and the Air Distribution Box. You just want to make sure you have it framed up to support the 76 lbs that this unit weighs.
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Doug W.
12/1/2024
My trailer is designed and pre-wired for addition of an AC, and I’m sure in 2016 they weighed more than 80 pounds. So it makes no sense that it would not be warranted - it isn’t a utility trailer, it is a car hauler - does that matter? Thanks!