mods in a second install

[Garthog]

I made the second ksp install per suggestions from y'all and it works fine - I had a few mods in my original steam install (mechjeb, real plume, kerb eng, and a few more) ... can I simply delete those folders from the 2nd install gamedata folder, or will that cause a problem?  And will my CKAN app apply mods to my 1st or 2nd install?  I was about to go ahead and try to see what happens but then I thought y'all's advice might be less damaging!

[Cpt Kerbalkrunch]

I use a visual mod cocktail on a few different installs. You can add and remove mods at will without effect. The only exceptions would be mods that change gameplay or move planets around. You might see some ships disappear or something. Other than that, you'll be fine. Don't know anything about CKAN. I have Module Manager on mine. A separate copy in each gamedata folder.

[dangerhamster]

Not a CKAN user but I would expect as long as you don't point it at the second install you should be fine. And mods can be deleted at will, just be aware that if you have any craft using those mods they will get broken.

[Garthog]

Thanks!  I didn't think about the craft that use mods being affected ... of course they would be - thanks again!