I want to do some dry camping where the afternoons get alittle too warm.
ReThinking the problem - why not bring a small window AC? Then I can bring a little 800 watt generator!
I don't really need the roof 13500btu air conditioner all day long.
So I don't need a heavy $1000.00+ 2500watt generator to run the TM roof AC.
My April 2010 Highways magazine had a $79.99 coupon at Harbor Freight for a 42lbs 800watt/900surge generator - so I bought one.
This should run a small $99-$199 5000btu-6500btu AC. (The units with remote control are worth the extra $, IMHO).
For example I found a 48lbs 6500btu AC on the internet with requirements of Input Power: 607 Watts (Amps: 5.0).
(Used window ACs can be found cheap at garage sales, craigslist and auctions.)
Alternate AC idea: Evaporative (swamp) cooler - needs water but doesn't take as much power. I hate them.IMHO.
Also bring 12v or 120v fan inside to move air and make it feel cooler inside.
Where to put the AC:
- Outside on shelf or table made to hold at window height against screen. Or maybe hang with ropes over the roof.
- Anyplace inside hanging the backend over the large shell gap.
- Pull front bed in about 6" and set AC with backend hanging over the gap.
- For 2 & 3 above:
- Put cardboard or whatever over hind end of AC to seal top and sides.
- Also cover extra gap with mattress/cardboard/whatever.
- Put a small fan outside blowing up the AC outside coils to help cooling.
- Remember there is a humidity drain in back.
- Outside again but unlike #2&3 - duct the cold and return air into TM. For occasional use cardboard or plastic bags can make ducts.
- Your ideas?