Alternative cooling

[Dreadnought]

I'm actually living in Columbia sc at the moment. Sure... it gets hot but it's not too bad after dark nor in the shade.

In your videos you sound like you're from England. From the south somewhere

I spent 6 months in Columbia SC, it was so humid and scorching.

[Zephod]

In your videos you sound like you're from England. From the south somewhere

I spent 6 months in Columbia SC, it was so humid and scorching.

Wales but that was years ago. Columbia is very hot and humid. I hate it here. This is the reason for the bus. It's an escape pod.


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[Zephod]

I'm sorry...I didn't mean to imply A/C system.
I have seen the significant work you have done and totally understand budget issues. My thought of a small dehumidifier was equally considered as another means to lower temperature, as it was to prevent the damage humidity can do. Humidity grows mold, warps wood, etc...as you know.
I use a small one in my house, and it saves me a fortune in electric bills. I got it for $75.00. But it's just a thought. Do whatever works best for you

I'd love to have AC but the budget won't permit it.


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[GnarlyBus]

Cool experiments. No A/C for me either. My MC-9 had two roof hatches that I covered over and fitted MaxxAir Fans into. They are pretty powerful and very quiet. They weren't too cheap though at about $220 each. They keep the air moving and make it pleasant even on a 90+ degree day like today. They operate off a built in thermostat as well so it keeps my dog safe. I like that I can choose between 10 setting for power and "air in/air out".

How loud is the bilge pump?


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[Zephod]

Cool experiments. No A/C for me either. My MC-9 had two roof hatches that I covered over and fitted MaxxAir Fans into. They are pretty powerful and very quiet. They weren't too cheap though at about $220 each. They keep the air moving and make it pleasant even on a 90+ degree day like today. They operate off a built in thermostat as well so it keeps my dog safe. I like that I can choose between 10 setting for power and "air in/air out".

How loud is the bilge pump?


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I can definitely hear the bilge pump from outside over the roar of air from my vents. Inside, its present but not obnoxious. It will cycle when I get the charge controller programmed, to 10 mins on then about 30 mins off.


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[Zephod]

My final solution to the ventilation problem!

[daddysgirl]

Very Interesting!
I'm assuming you have a screen on the outside to keep the insects away, and a filter as well? I only ask because exchanging the air without a filter in some areas (especially after cooking)  could possibly lead to your introduction to creatures you don't wish to meet.

But it looks great...I would still add a little plugin 1/2 gallon de-humidifier somewhere near the clothes/fabric so they don't get musty in the summer 

[Zephod]

Very Interesting!
I'm assuming you have a screen on the outside to keep the insects away, and a filter as well? I only ask because exchanging the air without a filter in some areas (especially after cooking)  could possibly lead to your introduction to creatures you don't wish to meet.

But it looks great...I would still add a little plugin 1/2 gallon de-humidifier somewhere near the clothes/fabric so they don't get musty in the summer 

Yes, I have mosquito mesh under my vents. I don't have a photo to hand but what you see is 3 inch drain pipe going into a 3 inch drain to 4 inch DWP conversion. Then between the bus skins (8 inches there) there's 4 inch pressure water pipe. On the far end is a plastic shower strainer that's got a lot of big square holes in it. On top of that I've glued mosquito mesh. Then over the top of that I have my mushroom vents.


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