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| Alternate AC location? [message #62725] |
Sun, 01 November 2009 18:41  |
GeorgeRud
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Someone on the list had mentioned that a fellow GMCer had installed an AC unit under his refrigerator cabinet. In measuring the available space, it seems that you could fit a normal window unit in the space and get a 10,000 BTU, 120 volt unit to fit. Obviously, you need to vent the hot air. The wheel well seems to be the only choice I can imagine, and I don't know how good it is to add extra heat into the tire and brake area of the coach.
Has anyone seen this coach or had any experience? I like the idea of a relatively clean roof rather than a big box sitting up there, and the window AC units certainly are a lot less expense than the roodtop RV units (especially if you're looking at a low profile one).
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Alternate AC location? [message #62726 is a reply to message #62725] |
Sun, 01 November 2009 18:46  |
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USAussie
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George,
The mod was done by Manny Trovao of transmission fame.
I don't think he monitors the GMCnet.
He is currently on a Mediterranean Cruise.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Sent: Monday, 2 November 2009 11:41 AM
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Subject: [GMCnet] Alternate AC location?
Someone on the list had mentioned that a fellow GMCer had installed an AC
unit under his refrigerator cabinet. In measuring the available space, it
seems that you could fit a normal window unit in the space and get a 10,000
BTU, 120 volt unit to fit. Obviously, you need to vent the hot air. The
wheel well seems to be the only choice I can imagine, and I don't know how
good it is to add extra heat into the tire and brake area of the coach.
Has anyone seen this coach or had any experience? I like the idea of a
relatively clean roof rather than a big box sitting up there, and the window
AC units certainly are a lot less expense than the roodtop RV units
(especially if you're looking at a low profile one).
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George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Alternate AC location? [message #62728 is a reply to message #62726] |
Sun, 01 November 2009 19:33 |
jimk
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I have been inside Manny's coach and spent few days with the unit
running. It works ok, but cool air tends to stay lower so one need to
supply cool air toward the top and diffuse.
It would take ducting to make it effective and will need a strong
blower to push the air through the duct.
On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 4:46 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> George,
>
> The mod was done by Manny Trovao of transmission fame.
>
> I don't think he monitors the GMCnet.
>
> He is currently on a Mediterranean Cruise.
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of George Rudawsky
> Sent: Monday, 2 November 2009 11:41 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Alternate AC location?
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> Someone on the list had mentioned that a fellow GMCer had installed an AC
> unit under his refrigerator cabinet. Â In measuring the available space, it
> seems that you could fit a normal window unit in the space and get a 10,000
> BTU, 120 volt unit to fit. Â Obviously, you need to vent the hot air. Â The
> wheel well seems to be the only choice I can imagine, and I don't know how
> good it is to add extra heat into the tire and brake area of the coach.
>
> Has anyone seen this coach or had any experience? Â I like the idea of a
> relatively clean roof rather than a big box sitting up there, and the window
> AC units certainly are a lot less expense than the roodtop RV units
> (especially if you're looking at a low profile one).
> --
> George Rudawsky
> Chicago, IL
> 75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Alternate AC location? [message #62735 is a reply to message #62728] |
Sun, 01 November 2009 20:42 |
Mr ERFisher
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I think Jim Anaset (sp) was the first to do this. He used the ac from the
roof and just put in the basement ;>) He wanted a clean roof.
so did Manny
gene
On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 5:33 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have been inside Manny's coach and spent few days with the unit
> running. It works ok, but cool air tends to stay lower so one need to
> supply cool air toward the top and diffuse.
> It would take ducting to make it effective and will need a strong
> blower to push the air through the duct.
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 4:46 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
> wrote:
> > George,
> >
> > The mod was done by Manny Trovao of transmission fame.
> >
> > I don't think he monitors the GMCnet.
> >
> > He is currently on a Mediterranean Cruise.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Rob Mueller
> > Sydney, Australia
> > AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> > USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> > [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of George Rudawsky
> > Sent: Monday, 2 November 2009 11:41 AM
> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > Subject: [GMCnet] Alternate AC location?
> >
> >
> >
> > Someone on the list had mentioned that a fellow GMCer had installed an AC
> > unit under his refrigerator cabinet. In measuring the available space,
> it
> > seems that you could fit a normal window unit in the space and get a
> 10,000
> > BTU, 120 volt unit to fit. Obviously, you need to vent the hot air. The
> > wheel well seems to be the only choice I can imagine, and I don't know
> how
> > good it is to add extra heat into the tire and brake area of the coach.
> >
> > Has anyone seen this coach or had any experience? I like the idea of a
> > relatively clean roof rather than a big box sitting up there, and the
> window
> > AC units certainly are a lot less expense than the roodtop RV units
> > (especially if you're looking at a low profile one).
> > --
> > George Rudawsky
> > Chicago, IL
> > 75 Palm Beach
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
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>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Alternate AC location? [message #62751 is a reply to message #62725] |
Mon, 02 November 2009 02:19 |
marc
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This is one possibliety:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=8697
Marc Hogenboom
'73 Painted Desert Diesel
Almere,
the Netherlands
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From: "George Rudawsky" <GeorgeRud@aol.com>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 1:41 AM
Subject: [GMCnet] Alternate AC location?
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> Someone on the list had mentioned that a fellow GMCer had installed an AC
> unit under his refrigerator cabinet. In measuring the available space, it
> seems that you could fit a normal window unit in the space and get a
> 10,000 BTU, 120 volt unit to fit. Obviously, you need to vent the hot
> air. The wheel well seems to be the only choice I can imagine, and I
> don't know how good it is to add extra heat into the tire and brake area
> of the coach.
>
> Has anyone seen this coach or had any experience? I like the idea of a
> relatively clean roof rather than a big box sitting up there, and the
> window AC units certainly are a lot less expense than the roodtop RV units
> (especially if you're looking at a low profile one).
> --
> George Rudawsky
> Chicago, IL
> 75 Palm Beach
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| Re: Alternate AC location? [message #62833 is a reply to message #62725] |
Mon, 02 November 2009 19:14 |
ldone
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No pictures come to mind but it seems that someone in the past had installed an after market hang under the dash type evaporator up near the generator start/stop switch area. I remember from the picture that it seemed to be a tidy looking flush mount with the busy end protruding behind the refrigerator. I seem to also remember that the old over designed ac compressor was of such capacity that it could run both dash and aux units. Quite an ambitious engineering project. Maybe someone else remembers more.
76PB
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