Idea for alternative 12v AC?

[MtnDon]

I am thinking this and a generator for boondocking in hot weather


http://www.globalindustrial.com/g/hvac/ ... onditioner

That unit is a 'one hose' portable A/C. The bad thing about them is they exhaust the hot waste air through the hose to the outside. That air needs to be replaced by having leaky construction or a window cracked. So hot ait enters.

The best portable units have 2 hoses, an intake and an exhaust. That prevents the introduction of hot air to the interior.

I have not tried one of these in a TD or small trailer myself. I have used a 2 hose portable in a small cabin (16x30) and it worked fine there. Many reports of unhappiness with the performance of a portable A/C can be found here on the tntt forum. That's why so many opt for the 5000 BTU window mount type.

[wincrasher]

I used a similar type unit in my cricket. Bulky, noisy and you need to insulate the exhaust hose. Also need to collect the condensate.

[Kathy53]

What about this other than the price? http://www.turbokool.com/

[MtnDon]

It will work with all the same "ifs, ands and buts" that apply to any method of cooling that depends on the evaporation of water. Only the packaging is different.

[GuitarPhotog]

What about this other than the price? http://www.turbokool.com/

Any time you see the words "evaporative cooler" you have the same "swamp cooler" that works well only low humidity situations.

<Chas>