Costco has a pretty small 6000 btu AC now

Jfet wrote:
manual is here: http://www.danby.com/cms/documents/pdfs/en/DAC6010E_DAC6011E_EFOM_%28DM%29.pdf

current draw is 5.4 amps on nameplate

Yup, that is correct. Thank you!

unbob wrote:
Anyone know the amp draw on the Danby DAC6011E 6,000 btu unit?

I have horizontal sliding windows in my Bogfoot camper - any reason I can't install this unit in my window?

Normally this time of year I'm in a much cooler spot but now stuck in an "emergency" situation in a very hot and humid spot for the next 2 months or longer - what a bummer!

manual is here: http://www.danby.com/cms/documents/pdfs/en/DAC6010E_DAC6011E_EFOM_%28DM%29.pdf

current draw is 5.4 amps on nameplate

Like I mention, a nice cheap small AC with a full digital thermostat, timer functions and remote control. Some of the slightly cheaper models only have a 1,2,3 speed knob.

There's also the Danby DAC5111M 5,000 BTU unit here

Found this statement in the product manual: This 115V air conditioner uses 4.8 or less nameplate amps and may be used in any properly wired, general purpose household receptacle.

Product manual also states: NOTE: THIS UNIT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR “THROUGH-THE-WALL” INSTALLATION. Pardon my ignorance, but what does that mean? What's the difference between a "window" mount and a "through-the-wall" mount? Keep in mind this will be installed in a TC.

Anyone know the amp draw on the Danby DAC6011E 6,000 btu unit?

I have horizontal sliding windows in my Bogfoot camper - any reason I can't install this unit in my window?

Normally this time of year I'm in a much cooler spot but now stuck in an "emergency" situation in a very hot and humid spot for the next 2 months or longer - what a bummer!

Gives me an idea jfet. This unit sits under a closet. Possible to cut out the closet floor to let more air flow.

69 avion, that is my theory. The unit sits just rear of the fender well and protrudes 1 inch into the bed liner so the side vents are clear. I had to cut the liner to fit it in. Answer: pull it out and see if it works sitting on the floor. The hole was already cut and the a/c was included in the deal. So it fills the cut and looks good. The truth is I always boondock or look for free spots. I am a free spirit ,ie,a cheapo. Don't use the rig much anyway. Perfect camper: Wife hates it; dog loves it!!!

mkirsch wrote:
I think you'll be disappointed with the performance if you block the sides in.

I believe that window units suck air in through the sides and blow them out the back, or vice versa.

At the very least you need to build in some venting around the sides to allow air in/out.

Ideally for this application, you'd want a sleeve unit, which is designed to have the sides buried in a wall. Unfortunately the public can't purchase small 5000-6000 BTU sleeve units that I've been able to find.

Yup, I have already made a shroud that pulls in air from the front and directs it into the side vents of the AC. I used a 14 inch by 25 inch furnace type vent with louvered holes. The center section of louvers is for the outflow from the back of the AC and the louvers to each side of that pull in air from the sides of the AC. Ah heck, here is a picture, I can't describe it.

This is just a test mockup to see how the air flows. The fan in the Danby seems pretty strong and there is quite a bit of suction pulling air into the side vents.



I also like this unit because it has a actual thermostat and a remote control.

niftypkg wrote:
I installed a small A/C at floor level near the door in my Sunlite. In this spot I suppose there was an access door for a battery. I bought this camper because the former owner started the project and included the A/C. The unit starts but after about 15 minutes the compressor cuts out. Maybe several reasons: The shore line was only plugged into a house circuit; There is not enough ventilation in the truck bed behind the fins and the compressor overheats then the thermo protection circuit opens. After 15 minutes the compressor restarts (The blower continues to run). ( Could be the compressor was not getting enough voltage?)There is a circuit breaker GFI on the units OEM cord which is plugged into a 20 amp camper outlet. That 20 amp converter camper breaker did not pop. In fact no breaker popped. Thought my experience might help others. Any suggestions?

My bet is that the condenser isn't getting enough air to cool it

I think you'll be disappointed with the performance if you block the sides in.

I believe that window units suck air in through the sides and blow them out the back, or vice versa.

At the very least you need to build in some venting around the sides to allow air in/out.

Ideally for this application, you'd want a sleeve unit, which is designed to have the sides buried in a wall. Unfortunately the public can't purchase small 5000-6000 BTU sleeve units that I've been able to find.

I just bought a 5,000 btu ac from Walmart for 100 bucks.