Does anyone have electric dash AC?

MrWizard wrote:
Most of us use the roof top while driving because the dash a/C is not enough

I think if I need more cooling than what the current roof top units supply
I would be looking at more insulation in the Windows, more awnings, larger roof top units, and maybe adding a portable a/c unit inside
But I would not have thought about trying to replace the engine driven compressor with a electric type compressor
Don't know if your idea is feasible or not

Most of the time I find the dash AC to be adequate while traveling but that is not the issue. The issue is that my wife objects to loud noises and strong drafts and the roof unit makes both. Using the ductwork helps somewhat but it seems to be inadequate and the unit does not cool well unless I at least partially open the vent on the unit itself and that blows directly on the table. The dash unit is much quieter, has more adequate ducting and is far enough away from the living areas that I believe that it would bother her less. To the point of your line of thinking I should probably check the ductwork to be sure that it does not have blockage.

I looked at the cruisencomfortusa web site and it looks to me like the entire unit is $2700, expensive but all I need is the compressor. I have sent them a message asking for the price of just it.

I would love to install a mini-split heat pump but haven't found a place to stuff the compressor and outside coil package. I have a friend that put one is his 5th wheel and claims that it way outperforms his roof units with less power and noise, plus no startup surge. I wonder if the outside parts would operate if layed on their back and placed on the roof.

Edit at 7:30pm
Remarkably I have already heard back from cruisencomfortusa and they told me that they don't sell the compressor by itself and don't like the idea of using it with anyone else's parts so I guess that option is out.