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Wanted to bounce this off the forum to see if it sounds feasible...
Been kicking around Aux AC for awhile. Im not willing at this time to spend the bucks on one of the new 12V system and the corresponding batteries/electronics. Im not crazy about mounting an AC to the roof.
My PM is a daily driver and occasional overnighter. I like the idea of storing the AC when not in use, it not being permanently attached.
My idea was one of these: http://www.climaterightair.com/products/climateright-models/climateright-5000-btu-a-c-heater.html Its 5,000 BTU and seems like it should be sufficient to cool the van?
My plan would be to put it on the trailer hitch carrier with a yamaha2000 which I already own. It seems the Yamaha would power it? Id likely be able to plug it in when at conventional campsites, which is mostly where i've been lately.
Here is where it gets tricky- I was pondering if it would be possible to put the two 3.5" hoses side by side behind the license plate on the back door. Maybe put some spacers in behind the plate as necessary and take the plate off to hook up or maybe even a spring flip up plate holder. Looks like the install kit has some cover plates. I'd have to figure out a way to spread the intake and exhaust apart within the door molding for efficiency, I believe they recommend 16".
Been kicking around Aux AC for awhile. Im not willing at this time to spend the bucks on one of the new 12V system and the corresponding batteries/electronics. Im not crazy about mounting an AC to the roof.
My PM is a daily driver and occasional overnighter. I like the idea of storing the AC when not in use, it not being permanently attached.
My idea was one of these: http://www.climaterightair.com/products/climateright-models/climateright-5000-btu-a-c-heater.html Its 5,000 BTU and seems like it should be sufficient to cool the van?
My plan would be to put it on the trailer hitch carrier with a yamaha2000 which I already own. It seems the Yamaha would power it? Id likely be able to plug it in when at conventional campsites, which is mostly where i've been lately.
Here is where it gets tricky- I was pondering if it would be possible to put the two 3.5" hoses side by side behind the license plate on the back door. Maybe put some spacers in behind the plate as necessary and take the plate off to hook up or maybe even a spring flip up plate holder. Looks like the install kit has some cover plates. I'd have to figure out a way to spread the intake and exhaust apart within the door molding for efficiency, I believe they recommend 16".