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Man it's hot ( or I need Air Conditioning suggestions) - bubblerboy64 - 06-15-2008 04:33 For the most part running down the road if I run the air conditioners off the generator I do reasonable well. However, there are time when that just doesn't cut it. My engine air doesn't work and I really don't want to make it work, due to power drain. (Need every horse I can get at the wheels). I was thinking that it would be nice to have a AC unit that would replace the engine air function and be ducted to blow air back from the front of the coach. I know there are ducted air units in trails etc but I can't figure a way to use that type of thing because I really don't have any ceiling to duct thru. It would be nice to figure out something that would blow cool air down from the upper dash area. Any thoughts? Idea's. A fan blowing over a big ole chunk of ice is the only idea I've got to this point. John Heckman central Pa 1973 FC Man it's hot ( or I need Air Conditioning suggestions) - robert nloomas - 06-15-2008 04:45 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64" wrote: John I use the roof A/C while going down the road.to move the air to the front I also use a floor fan and that seams to do the trick. Bob Loomas 1095 PT 36 Harahan La. > > For the most part running down the road if I run the air conditioners > off the generator I do reasonable well. However, there are time when > that just doesn't cut it. My engine air doesn't work and I really don't > want to make it work, due to power drain. (Need every horse I can get > at the wheels). I was thinking that it would be nice to have a AC unit > that would replace the engine air function and be ducted to blow air > back from the front of the coach. I know there are ducted air units in > trails etc but I can't figure a way to use that type of thing because I > really don't have any ceiling to duct thru. It would be nice to figure > out something that would blow cool air down from the upper dash area. > Any thoughts? Idea's. A fan blowing over a big ole chunk of ice is the > only idea I've got to this point. > > John Heckman > central Pa > 1973 FC > Man it's hot ( or I need Air Conditioning suggestions) - Chet Geist - 06-15-2008 04:54 John,
I don't know the set up on your 1973, but on my 1981 I have disconnected the dash A/C clutch. I then run the front roof A/C and turn on the dash air to suck the air over the dash A/C evaporator and back out the ducts. This gives me all the air I need going down the road. Quit your complaining about being hot. In June we have had only two days where the high was below 95 degrees and the coolest night has been down to only 75 degrees. Hang in there you will get that snow soon enough.
PA Dutchman
Chet Geist
1981 FC33, Austin, Texas
Man it's hot ( or I need Air Conditioning suggestions) - Pete Masterson - 06-15-2008 06:15 I got a 12v electric fan that plugs into the cigarette lighter. It oscillates (moves back an forth). It makes a world of difference when I'm sitting in the fishbowl while driving. Just the moving air compensates for the radiant energy from the sun beating in the windows. You might give one a try. I got one for about $10 on sale at a Camping World near my home. Here's the one I have: <http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=26213&src=SRQB> (you may need to reassemble this URL).
Pete Masterson '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 El Sobrante CA "aeonix1@mac.com" On Jun 15, 2008, at 9:33 AM, bubblerboy64 wrote:
Man it's hot ( or I need Air Conditioning suggestions) - Scott Forman - 06-15-2008 06:45 Do your dash A/C fans work? On my '82 FC, the compressor was disconnected but the fans still blew fine. I would aim the vents of the front roof air straight at the front bulkhead and then run the fans...the air would blow forward from the A/C and then get pushed back into my face from the fans. Kept things tolerable for me up there. Scott Forman 86 PT38 Memphis --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64" wrote: > > For the most part running down the road if I run the air conditioners > off the generator I do reasonable well. However, there are time when > that just doesn't cut it. My engine air doesn't work and I really don't > want to make it work, due to power drain. (Need every horse I can get > at the wheels). I was thinking that it would be nice to have a AC unit > that would replace the engine air function and be ducted to blow air > back from the front of the coach. I know there are ducted air units in > trails etc but I can't figure a way to use that type of thing because I > really don't have any ceiling to duct thru. It would be nice to figure > out something that would blow cool air down from the upper dash area. > Any thoughts? Idea's. A fan blowing over a big ole chunk of ice is the > only idea I've got to this point. > > John Heckman > central Pa > 1973 FC > Man it's hot ( or I need Air Conditioning suggestions) - Ryan Wright - 06-15-2008 16:56 Not sure how your coach is laid out, but: I've got the cruise-airs in the basement. Previous owner of my coach added a fourth, roof A/C, up front. It has little directional vents that I can aim generally in my direction. Works quite well and the generator can power all four A/C units just fine. If you already have roof air up front and that still isn't cutting it, then Pete's suggestion of a 12 volt fan is probably your best (certainly cheapest) bet and should work quite well. It sounds like you've got cold air in the coach, it's just behind you and the big windshields are ducting enough heat in to keep the cold air away from you. So blow it up front and you're set. ![]() -Ryan On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 9:33 AM, bubblerboy64 > For the most part running down the road if I run the air conditioners > off the generator I do reasonable well. However, there are time when > that just doesn't cut it. My engine air doesn't work and I really don't > want to make it work, due to power drain. (Need every horse I can get > at the wheels). I was thinking that it would be nice to have a AC unit > that would replace the engine air function and be ducted to blow air > back from the front of the coach. I know there are ducted air units in > trails etc but I can't figure a way to use that type of thing because I > really don't have any ceiling to duct thru. It would be nice to figure > out something that would blow cool air down from the upper dash area. > Any thoughts? Idea's. A fan blowing over a big ole chunk of ice is the > only idea I've got to this point. > > John Heckman > central Pa > 1973 FC Man it's hot ( or I need Air Conditioning suggestions) - bubblerboy64 - 06-15-2008 23:46 I think I am going to try the fan and see if that will help me out. The real problem likely is the position of the forward most air unit which is back of the driver a distance. If I could slide that unit forward a foot or so it would help a lot, no practical way to do that, and of course when the coach was built (and the engine air working) no need. My ideal solution would be a small air conditioner positioned where the condenser housing is and have air ducted straight down from that location. I know we are an inventive bunch and I just figured perhaps some one had an ideal solution. My weekend project was to set up my Honda Fit to use as a "toad". Had some difficulty working on the car because of limited room in the engine compartment but I got it done. Not going to use the toad much but the wife likes the idea of a "spare" since The Napper is far from new. John Heckman central Pa 1973 FC > > Not sure how your coach is laid out, but: I've got the cruise-airs in > the basement. Previous owner of my coach added a fourth, roof A/C, up > front. It has little directional vents that I can aim generally in my > direction. Works quite well and the generator can power all four A/C > units just fine. > > If you already have roof air up front and that still isn't cutting it, > then Pete's suggestion of a 12 volt fan is probably your best > (certainly cheapest) bet and should work quite well. It sounds like > you've got cold air in the coach, it's just behind you and the big > windshields are ducting enough heat in to keep the cold air away from > you. So blow it up front and you're set. ![]() > > -Ryan > > On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 9:33 AM, bubblerboy64 > > For the most part running down the road if I run the air conditioners > > off the generator I do reasonable well. However, there are time when > > that just doesn't cut it. My engine air doesn't work and I really don't > > want to make it work, due to power drain. (Need every horse I can get > > at the wheels). I was thinking that it would be nice to have a AC unit > > that would replace the engine air function and be ducted to blow air > > back from the front of the coach. I know there are ducted air units in > > trails etc but I can't figure a way to use that type of thing because I > > really don't have any ceiling to duct thru. It would be nice to figure > > out something that would blow cool air down from the upper dash area. > > Any thoughts? Idea's. A fan blowing over a big ole chunk of ice is the > > only idea I've got to this point. > > > > John Heckman > > central Pa > > 1973 FC > Man it's hot ( or I need Air Conditioning suggestions) - Pete Masterson - 06-16-2008 04:46 It's not that it's even hot up front ... it's that you're often sitting in the sun and the radiant energy is making you warm. If there's some air flow (like from a fan) then you'll feel cool. When the sun is coming from the left front, I'll be baking while my wife (in shade) is "freezing." Sometimes, I've been too hot, then turned so the sun is behind me and within moments I'll start feeling too cold. The fishbowl effect is quite considerable. Pete Masterson '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 El Sobrante CA "aeonix1@mac.com" On Jun 15, 2008, at 9:56 PM, Ryan Wright wrote:
Man it's hot ( or I need Air Conditioning suggestions) - Ryan Wright - 06-16-2008 06:59 On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 4:46 AM, bubblerboy64 > My ideal solution would be a small air conditioner > positioned where the condenser housing is and have air ducted > straight down from that location. I know we are an inventive bunch > and I just figured perhaps some one had an ideal solution. Well, I'm sure you could find an old ceiling unit, tear it apart and duct it in. Sounds completely doable to me. -Ryan Man it's hot ( or I need Air Conditioning suggestions) - bubblerboy64 - 06-16-2008 07:46 Ryan, I think it's doable if a guy could find the right "stuff" and had the skills needed. I am going to try the fan which suits my budget and I do believe I can plug it into the outlet all on my own. I see some limitations to my ideal solution. Space being the biggest. I have seen air conditioners on cargo vans which might be useful (wider then long) but having searched the web I can't find them. Perhaps they are a thing of the past. I don't have much space from the nose of the bus back to the railing which goes around the roof ( railing in not the correct term) but you know what I am talking about. If you could mount the air compressor roof unit and get that situated a guy could figure out how to duct it thru the upper dash or even use the existing defrost vents. Finding the roof unit which would fit is the first and likely biggest hitch. There are air conditions used on off high way equipment which look promising but they seem to be all hydraulic pressure operated. Some body will likely point me in the direction eventually. I am going to K-mart and get me a fan and see how that works. KISS. Keep it simple stupid. Always good advice. There might be enough cold air in the coach as has been suggested and this might do it for me. It certainly would be simple. Let you know. John Heckman central Pa 1973 FC > > On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 4:46 AM, bubblerboy64 > > My ideal solution would be a small air conditioner > > positioned where the condenser housing is and have air ducted > > straight down from that location. I know we are an inventive bunch > > and I just figured perhaps some one had an ideal solution. > > Well, I'm sure you could find an old ceiling unit, tear it apart and > duct it in. Sounds completely doable to me. > > -Ryan > |