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Technical => Electrics, Audio and Security => Topic started by: Bullstik on October 01, 2008, 10:35:42 PM
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Just looking at different alternatives to getting aircon set up in my beddy and was thinking has anyone ever set up a roof top air conditioner. They shouldnt take power away from the motor and you can get slim line models that dont stick out too high from the van. Any suggestions. :-\
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Someone must have done it before?
I was thinking about mounting a small unit somewhere in the van...
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yeah i was thinking the same thing. Here is one on ebay, its abit too high thou
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=160288189659&Category=102703&_trksid=p3907.m29
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Hi Guys N Gals, I have just put a air command unit on my motorhome, they are easy to put in but you have to realise they only run on 240V!! The other thought i had was to extend the AC pump hoses and remount the condenser then duct the air to where it is needed.
Cheers,
Clance
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they draw a fair amount of power huh? you can run it off an inverter can you?
ben
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It would have to be one hell of an inverter!! You would have to have the whole Beddy full of bateries! Maybe one of the electric beddies would run it!!!
:o
Put it this way I use a 3 kw generator to run mine when not pluged into domestic 240v!
Cheers,
Clance
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maybe set up duel battery's and have a huge 2400W inverter or two
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(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/magenta.jpg)
you used to be able to get these but iv not seen any for ages
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that dont look to bad, i wonder if some buses have them
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(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/magenta.jpg)
you used to be able to get these but iv not seen any for ages
Now this is a Bedford after my own heart!
Vintage Air have some awesome units. They still run off the motor, but you can pretty much mount them where ever you want. Just need to run hoses. And you can run 2 units, one for the front and one for the back. If the aircon drains too much power just put in a bigger motor problem fixed! ;D
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these are the ones i was thinking of
http://www.caravanservices.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=541&products_id=432
http://www.waeco.com.au/products.asp?id=348&catId=106&subCatId=107&subCatId2=-1
they dont take power away from the motor, just not sure what inverter set up is needed to run them
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G'day
I posted this in my new CFL but I am putting here as well...
The air con in the new van looks like it is based on an under dash unit. It is mounted on an RHS frame.
The controls are push button mounted on the unit just behind the vents.
It may not look flash but it works VERY well.
Here is a photo looking up into the roof:
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb11/blackbedford/DSCF1321-s.jpg)
Here is a photo showing the condenser with thermo fan mounted behind the bullbar:
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb11/blackbedford/DSCF1323-s.jpg)
The oil cooler for the auto transmission can also bee seen nearest to the photo.
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what is the unit out of
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hey guys this site sells air kits to put air con anywhere,check it out
speedyairspares.com.au
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what is the unit out of
G'day
It is a standard aftermarket underdash unit. The big modification is a 90 degree bend made so that the front panel faces down, see second photo. It all works very well!
Regards
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Hey Chris....Where do the Aircon gas hoses run inside the cab? :)
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I'll post up some photo's for you this week, I'm installing a unit this week to a swb Merc, sprinter.
Dano.
is Jaycar/Jayair over east?
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Hey Chris....Where do the Aircon gas hoses run inside the cab? :)
G'day
There is a wall behind the seats and the hoses run up the side of it.
Regards
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Check this site out for some ideas http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalog/ (http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalog/)
considering th AU dollar is now stronger than the USD, now'd be a good time to buy
also, for the more budget types, http://www.waeco.com.au/products.asp?id=442&catId=97&subCatId=100&subCatId2=104 (http://www.waeco.com.au/products.asp?id=442&catId=97&subCatId=100&subCatId2=104) for about $90. I'm looking at reviews now
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as promised...this is a twin small sytem, big system could have been outta stock ????
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