PETCools for sale..Finally A/C with Heater for your Teardrop

[Sonetpro]

I just set the thermostat on the unit and forget about it. I've only had to set it once at 72. After that the only switch I use is either the cool on or the heat on.
Mine is insulated with 3/4" foam in the side walls and 1.5" in the roof. both have a foil bubble radiant barrier facing the exterior.
It keeps my tear cool sitting on a Texas beach.

[madjack]

Hitech posted the first link I was able to find Specs:

RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Insulated R-12 Enclosures
• Maximum Size - 6’ x 6’ x 6’
• Minimum Size - 22” x 22” x 25”

6x6x6 is 216 cu. ft
5x8x4 is 160 cu. ft

Based on this, I can see where folks w/o Insulation have found it to be insufficient. I think most foam has an R value of about 5-7 per inch. It would also depend on where you park - in direct sun or not.
Long extensions as show on the photo Gage posted would also look like an opportunity to lose capacity.

It would appear that installation/application is key to get the cooling desired.

*an additonal thought, I suspect this calculation was made with 1 normal size dog in mind and that teardroppers use it with 2 adults which may also effect cooling capacity in removing the humidity generated.

Mark

Mark, after you take out for curves/galley/cabinets, I bet you would be hard pressed to have more volume than 100cuft in all but the larger tears...besides, if it kept Steve cool onna Texas beach, I have no doubt it will work up in the woods I camp in.....
madjack