| AC alternative [message #249321] |
Sat, 10 May 2014 13:04  |
skip2
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I don't know if I was hallucinating or what, but I could have swore there was a recent discussion on an ac alternative being used which used the portable units like is used when the ac goes down in an apartment and a hose set up you would put in the window. I wanted to look at it and can't find it now. Does anyone out there recall this and could direct me to its location? Thanks
Skip Hartline
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Springfield Distributor,
2001 Chevy Tracker Ragtop Towd
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| Re: AC alternative [message #249324 is a reply to message #249321] |
Sat, 10 May 2014 13:28  |
skip2
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Thanks, now that I've been redirected I remember it was linked to "these".
Skip
74 Canyon Lands, FiTech,
3.7 FD LSD, Manny Tranny,
Springfield Distributor,
2001 Chevy Tracker Ragtop Towd
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| Re: AC alternative [message #249327 is a reply to message #249321] |
Sat, 10 May 2014 13:49 |
kerry pinkerton
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I like the small 8K unit a bit better. Should run on a 1000W generator. I have a small 1KW Honda that you can barely hear run. Might be just the ticket for an overnight run. Two of these would probably be fine for hot weather down south. 16K total.
A friend has one and commented that they collect a lot of water so a drip drain will be a necessity. He also commented that they ALWAYS use inside air and have no way to use outside air. If I go with one, I'll be looking for way's to 'deconstruct' it and adapt it for outside or inside air draw. Pretty small less than 6" deep and 10" wide.
I've been thinking about going all electric and if I do, I could easily put a modified window unit where the furnace is.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: AC alternative [message #249330 is a reply to message #249321] |
Sat, 10 May 2014 14:45 |
An87ttype
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Where do you think you could mount it? That one measures 18 x 13 x 24? Maybe under the table might work? Interesting idea...
1975 Eleganza II
Hudson Valley NY
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| Re: AC alternative [message #249332 is a reply to message #249324] |
Sat, 10 May 2014 16:08 |
roy1
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keep in mind you will need to exaust the condenser air to the outside or you won't cool the coach,only a small spot while you are heating up the rest.
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: AC alternative [message #249334 is a reply to message #249330] |
Sat, 10 May 2014 17:23 |
kerry pinkerton
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An87ttype wrote on Sat, 10 May 2014 14:45Where do you think you could mount it? That one measures 18 x 13 x 24? Maybe under the table might work? Interesting idea...
IF I can de-construct it....probably have to cut the lines, loose the refrigerant, move the air handler and condenser to ???, and replace the refrigerant. I was thinking the whole thing might fit where the furnace is if I go all electric. Also if I go all electric, I could put another 'rearranged' version in the old propane compartment and pipe the cold air around the rear of the water tank.
Yes, the exhaust air has to go outside and I'd want the option of outside air or recirculate. I'd probably also mount a heat strip in each air stream. In our LIMITED camping experience, 5KW heats the coach up for sleeping and another 5KW will run you out in short order. We haven't been in the low thirty's and don't plan to be...on purpose anyway.
Still in the thinking stages. Won't be this year.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] AC alternative [message #249335 is a reply to message #249334] |
Sat, 10 May 2014 17:28 |
emerystora
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If you split it why not mount the compressor and condenser under the floor behind the step area. You'd have to add a fan for the condensor. Then run the lines up through the floor and put the evaporator and fan under the couch.
Emery Stora
> On May 10, 2014, at 4:23 PM, Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
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> An87ttype wrote on Sat, 10 May 2014 14:45
>> Where do you think you could mount it? That one measures 18 x 13 x 24? Maybe under the table might work? Interesting idea...
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> IF I can de-construct it....probably have to cut the lines, loose the refrigerant, move the air handler and condenser to ???, and replace the
> refrigerant. I was thinking the whole thing might fit where the furnace is if I go all electric. Also if I go all electric, I could put another
> 'rearranged' version in the old propane compartment and pipe the cold air around the rear of the water tank.
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> Yes, the exhaust air has to go outside and I'd want the option of outside air or recirculate. I'd probably also mount a heat strip in each air
> stream. In our LIMITED camping experience, 5KW heats the coach up for sleeping and another 5KW will run you out in short order. We haven't been in
> the low thirty's and don't plan to be...on purpose anyway.
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> Still in the thinking stages. Won't be this year.
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> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
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> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
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> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny also a 76 Eleganza to be re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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| Re: [GMCnet] AC alternative [message #249336 is a reply to message #249335] |
Sat, 10 May 2014 17:33 |
kerry pinkerton
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emerystora wrote on Sat, 10 May 2014 17:28If you split it why not mount the compressor and condenser under the floor behind the step area. You'd have to add a fan for the condensor. Then run the lines up through the floor and put the evaporator and fan under the couch.
Emery Stora...
Ooooh GOOD IDEA! That's just dead space
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
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| Re: AC alternative [message #249386 is a reply to message #249321] |
Sun, 11 May 2014 07:46 |
kerry pinkerton
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If I split the compressor off, I can make the lines as long as I want and put the condenser ANYWHERE. There is dead space near the hot water heater in the bath module for the rear unit.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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