cmrcmk wrote:EDIT: Looking closer, is that a homemade ducting setup for a generic window unit? That's an interesting idea, though it would have to be setup and broken down at every campsite.
troubleScottie wrote:Yes, home built -- there are threads on the design and construction. A shaker AC unit with a connection manifold, hoses and blower. Get out unit, connect hoses and control, attach to power, you are good to go.
Shadow Catcher wrote:Takes me about ten minutes to set up. very quiet and the best part you can live it at home. Only used one day on our Teddy Roosevelt trip (wish we had taken the heater). The AC unit was about $100 to replace (do not ask me why I needed to). Working on a HEPA filter addon now.
Socal Tom wrote:The RV unit will we waaaay over sized, and probably ice up frequently. I'd go with Shadow catchers system. Its what I did. A 5K unit works great. The only change I recommend is that the ducts should come off of the side of the unit ( the way that climate rites do). This design will make it less likely to ice up.
Socal Tom wrote:Edit: If you really want to go all out, run some pcv from low on the front to guide the cold air above your heads, then have the return on the other side ( also high since heat rises). That should make sure the air flows throughout the cabin.
wysedav wrote:What about the front side in the center of the headboard and the condenser hanging out into the front utility box. Then it would be pretty simple to ventilate the box or leave the door cracked when it is in use. I built essentially an ATMA clone and put the AC towards the rear and vented at the roof, it was very difficult in my opinion. I had to manage condensate, ventilation, waterproofing, a bunch of sheet metal work etc. And I still always worry about water damage, that's why I like the option of opening the utility box door when using AC. You have a definitive watertight seal when you're not using it. Peace of mind.
Nice design work so far!
aggie79 wrote:In my teardrop, with the ClimateRight predecessor, I had a return air grill at the foot of the bed and ducted it underneath the teardrop to the unit in the tongue box. This allowed for a flow-through ventilation.
aggie79 wrote:Regardless of your method, be sure that the return air duct is high enough to be above mattress, pillows, heads on pillows, and/or feet if ducting from the back.
cmrcmk wrote:aggie79 wrote:In my teardrop, with the ClimateRight predecessor, I had a return air grill at the foot of the bed and ducted it underneath the teardrop to the unit in the tongue box. This allowed for a flow-through ventilation.
I've looked at your original setup as a starting point for all this. I didn't realize you had the return air running under the cabin. How did you ensure it wouldn't get damaged on the road?
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