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jrnymn7
Nov 27, 2014Explorer
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
300 watts to run my laptop? Dang! I gotta be quick and unplug this sucker!
Yeah, that's definitely off. My laptop and speaker system use about 40-60w 12v dc. I didn't scroll down though, just posted it for quick reference for ac. But the more efficient a/c units skew the numbers, anyways.
I've been looking at split systems and 12v systems. These may interest the OP? Or maybe a window shaker installed on the roof, ducted in?
I got lucky and found a brand new Danby 5100 for $50, and installed it in its own duct system, but it really struggles once the temps get over 95F. I'll be adding some 12v fans to help with its fresh air and exhaust air movement. My camper's all metal, so that doesn't help either. The OP's unit is fiberglass? So that would help. But at those Texas Temps...
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