Solar Air Conditioner

westend wrote:
Good stuff guys. What I'd like to see is a small AC unit, even down to 2K or 3K BTU but with much less draw. If I could find an AC unit with lower draw, I'd increase my bank to 500AH and get more modules on the roof.

I'm kind of like Jim, in that I usually camp/boondock at places where the ambient isn't to bad. I also have my trailer insulated about as best as possible.

I would think a < 5K unit would keep the cabin temps in a range that would be very comfortable. I have an 8K BTU AC in my tent camper and at 85f with high humidity, it becomes a meat locker. I have to turn it off at night because the family freezes.

With the ultra-insulated, sealed cabin, less would be great.

Here's a small ac unit:
http://www.climaterightair.com/applications/outdoor-dog-house-air-conditioner-and-heater/climateright-2500-btu-mini-ac-heater.html
It has 2,500 BTUs of output, and draws 480 watts or 4.3 amps (7 amps at start-up) at 110v, so it is not very efficient compared to the last heat pump I posted which produces 12,000 BTUs from only 560 watts.