Framing support for AC unit

[Lagadelphia]

The picture is not exactly to scale but it shows the general layout I am going for. My question is, What would be the best way to support the weight of the AC unit so the shelf it will sit on doesn't bow?

I was thinking of making support frame boxes out of 1 x 2"'s ? To provide support for the lower shelf then a second box on top of that shelf to support the shelf the AC unit will sit on.

I was thinking 1/2" plywood for the shelves in order to save weight rather than using 3/4".

What do you all think? Any better way to go?

[SCwood]

My A/C unit is supported by 1/2in ply. The shelf bowed until I put that lip on it, but now it supports the A/C unit without any flex. there's not any additional supports under the shelf. It's just screwed in through the sides and back.

[aggie79]

My A/C unit is supported by 1/2in ply. The shelf bowed until I put that lip on it, but now it supports the A/C unit without any flex. there's not any additional supports under the shelf. It's just screwed in through the sides and back.

Nice installation on the A/C unit! I wish I had done similar on my teardrop.

BTW, I love the flag on the wall of your garage. Gig'em

[Philip]

BTW, I love the flag on the wall of your garage. Gig'em

I thought that meant he had a ATM machine inside the door below it.

[Lagadelphia]

Thanks Scwood. Whats the weight on that unit? Around 40 pounds or so?

[SCwood]

hahaha no, no actual ATMs in my garage. If there was, it'd be empty after buying supplies to build my teardrop! And thanks, aggie, an A&M element or two may also make its way into my build.

Lagadelphia - the unit weighs in at a stout 50 lbs. http://www.lg.com/us/air-conditioners/lg-LW6016R