New Horse Hauler

[ML3 2,391]

7 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

We looked at those in comparison to the huge window unit we bought. I did not find the value in the mini split. The AC we bought was well under $1,000 and the mini split was going to be 2.5 times that or more.  

We know some people that have mini splits installed including the electrician that was going to do it.

None of them are super pleased with the results they get under outside temps about 25°. That's pretty much the entire month of January and can spread another month either direction up here.

 

 

Mini split is a heat pump so they definitely arent as good at heating especially in really cold weather. They are very energy efficient though. I dont need to keep my garage at 70° all winter.  All I want to do is keep it above freezing & then warm it up when I'm out there. Mostly,  I want it for the a/c. We have a few of them at work & they function without any issues. My dad was an industrial HVAC tech so he educated me on getting the right system for my application. My garage is 24x24. Walls are Rockwool insulation, ceiling is insulation board w/2' of blown insulation in attic. Garage door is also insulated. Well insulated building is really the 1st & most important step. 

[ebinmaine 79,599]

8 minutes ago, ML3 said:

I dont need to keep my garage at 70° all winter.  All I want to do is keep it above freezing & then warm it up when I'm out there. Mostly,  I want it for the a/c.

 

Excellent usage. 

 

 

8 minutes ago, ML3 said:

Well insulated building is really the 1st & most important step. 

 

Absolutely agreed.  

We made our workshop space as airtight as possible. Very lightly insulated. We don't need the constant temps. Just the ability to change it when we're out there and it's too hot.  

Luckily the workshop is on the dark side of the building so it stays cool.  

 

 

 

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,738]

I installed the rubber floor tiles 2x2 in my enclosed that lock together. Unfortunately they began to buckle a lot and I have to physically cover the lifting or should I say cupping joints with flatstock metal. I hope this floor holds up better than mine did. 
it is a tough call on best flooring to install in these trailer. Yours looks good Kev!

[WHX?? 57,361]

I still vote for bed liner. The best hands down.  It's tuff , cleans easy when @Achto has a bowel movement on it, , water & oil resistant, non skid & patches easily if damaged. Moisture can not get underneath it to get trapped & cause damage. You really only need e track down the sides Kev. At times it would be nice to have some along the side wall for hauling furniture. No backing to screw to tho. A well built trailer would have backing in the side walls. 

My track was is 12' one piece from a trailer outfit. The recessed tie downs were factory. 

 

Buddy Massey Jason has VCT ( glue down tiles )  in a black & white checker board which is cool but gets kinda slick. 

 

I also used it on the ass end of the toy hauler after rotted out repairs. It sealed the new deck down nicely to the sidewall against water intrusion. 

Edited 1 hour ago by WHX??