burningman wrote:
I have a 5000 BTU window A/C that I bring along to the desert as an emergency spare.
I’ve tried it out, mounted in the dinette window, and it’s woefully inadequate.
I guess that’s why campers come with 9000 or more BTU A/Cs.
I think I you’re making this way too difficult and screwy. I think you could scrounge up a used roof A/C for cheap. A few months ago I scrapped an old camper that had one, I literally threw it away..
Those A/Cs often outlast the camper they’re bolted to.
Space is always at a premium, why give up a cabinet?
I appreciate your input but I'm disappointed. I only really need ac when the temps are above 90f and sometimes reaching above 100f where I like to summer camp. My old turbokool swap cooler works great in my dry climate up to 90. My lance only has 1 roof vent in the kitchen/dinette area, in addition to the bath and escape hatch. I don't want to remove my swamp cooler for something I will not use every day.
My friend has a roof mounted ac on his mid 90s lance and his 2000w peak genny can not start it most of the time. He is now looking at a larger generator. I was hoping a small ac and a small lighter weight generator would keep my 8ft camper cool the few times I need it. Guess I need to re-think my plan.
