Roof Space on PT40

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Hey Don, I can see your concern for roof space.
You have more antennas up on the roof than our
local TV station. Are thes all TV?
Just curious, Thanks,
bob janes, greenville, sc
without any antennas :>(


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
wrote:
>
> Thanks. From exterior views where the air conditioners are visible,
that wider-gap between second and third appears standard, although it
is often occupied by a dome or other things. Most of those I would
hope I could remove if necessary.
>
> 6 feet is plenty of room, as long as it is typically that on a WB40
also? Anybody willing to measure theirs?
>
> To give you a visual idea of why I need space, here is a photo of
my current rooftop:
> http://www.datastormusers.com/image/xf2-01.jpg
>
> Just saw Tom's post about removing the middle air conditioner. I
think that's a non-starter - I'm looking forward to having 3 instead
of 2 and actually being able to keep cool in 100+ temps!
>
> On 12/10/2006 at 11:55 AM Pete Masterson wrote:
>
> >Looking at the roof of my 'bird (a '95), the centerline has (from
the
> >front) the spotlight, a KingDome (after market) the front AC --
and
> >to the curb side is the "flying saucer" TV antenna. There is no
clear
> >area of sufficient size in front of the first AC even if you
removed
> >the King Dome.
> >
> >Behind the first AC and in front of the second AC (approximately
1/2
> >way between) is the fan/vent cover. (Some 'birds have a skylight
> >here). So, your unit won't fit there.
> >
> >Between the 2nd AC and the rear AC is a lengthy open space. There
is
> >a plumbing vent pipe about 2/3 of the way back ... it looks like
> >there's at least 6 feet of clear space. To one side is a
fantastic
> >fan vent, but on my coach, it's off center and may not interfere
with
> >your needs. The location of the fantastic fan vent and the
plumbing
> >vent pipe will vary on different 'birds by the bathroom layout --
but
> >usually they will be to one side or the other since the plumbing
vent
> >pipe is positioned in relation to the toilet and holding tank and
the
> >fantastic fan is usually located near the shower.
> >
> >Finally, behind the third AC, there is, at least, 60" clear
space ...
> >but I have a 42' model, so I don't know if that holds true for the
PT40.
> >
> >Pete Masterson
> >aeonix1@...
> >'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42'
> >El Sobrante, CA
>
> Don Bradner
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> Currently 2003 Safari Zanzibar
>