Wife says it is time to put in AC :(

[daddysgirl]

3,000 watt generator will run a 13,500btu roof A/C. I doubt it could run a mini-split. Install one roof top 2/3 back from the front and you'll be plenty cool in the bedroom plus cool the rest of the bus at night. Good Luck, TomC

I would do this as well. In the interim, get a small dehumidifier and put it in the bedroom. It alone will lower the temp.

And while I really try to post from a unisex perspective, this topic is the exception.I understand there are women all over the world who have never known conditioned air. But for those of us that have, AC is less of a luxury than a necessity. I'm certain I don't have to explain why.

[eagle19952]

one primarily (as are most) intended for a home. new design more robust than a window unit...sorta



http://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating-Venting-Cooling-Air-Conditioners-Coolers-Air-Conditioners-Ductless-Mini-Splits/N-5yc1vZc4m1


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHDT5ZEpKkw

[Oonrahnjay]

ok Im gonna ask a dumb question,   kinda new to all this ...what is a mini split a/c system?

    What it is, how it works, and how the pieces look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozaw9QhxkQU

[chessie4905]

My experience with using a dehumidifier in specific area is that it will warm the air a few degrees, even as it lowers humidity.

[robertglines1]

I have 3 mini-split in mine .    Running 1ea 9000 btu today  92 deg outside   70 inside.  Not for the beginner and easy way is roof air. Splits run about 35db on high where a roof top =65. If you use pay attention to detail and fasten everything securely. Keep them clean! use inverter type. You hear about those who have failed but I promise you there are many more that have had success.Compare prices... I pay about 600$ for a 9000 with a seer of 16.  Lots of subject matter here on past experiences. 

[buswarrior]

My experience with using a dehumidifier in specific area is that it will warm the air a few degrees, even as it lowers humidity.

Correct.

All the electric energy that a dehumidifier uses becomes waste heat in the space it is running.

1 kilowatt makes 3412 BTU, work up or down from there.

Which actually helps the process vs an air conditioner under certain conditions.

We have all been in a clammy RV, when it is raining, the outside temp is basically within the range of the AC setting, and the AC won't kick in to dehumidify...

happy coaching!
buswarrior

[TomC]

Roof airs are the easiest.
My Penguins that I used are 15,000btu (stronger blower, same compressor), and has the older metal fans, and plastic housing-not plastic fans with styrofoam housing. It is a complicated conversion, but they work well and very quiet. Good Luck, TomC

[Brian Diehl]

I have 3 mini-split in mine .    Running 1ea 9000 btu today  92 deg outside   70 inside.  Not for the beginner and easy way is roof air. Splits run about 35db on high where a roof top =65. If you use pay attention to detail and fasten everything securely. Keep them clean! use inverter type. You hear about those who have failed but I promise you there are many more that have had success.Compare prices... I pay about 600$ for a 9000 with a seer of 16.  Lots of subject matter here on past experiences. 

Bob - what manufacturer and model are you using?

[Aviator]

I went the MiniSplit Route  I installed a 24000 BTU Fujitsu Inverter outdoor unit, setup for three indoor units and I used 3 9000 BTU "Ducted" indoor units.  Its a 208 unit so I 'm currently using a step up transformer to run the unit over the road off of the inverter.  Max current is 16 amps, but its usually way less.

I built the indoor units in the bottom back of closets and use the back of the closet to create a duct and get the air to the ceiling.  I removed my non-functional OTR A/C and put  the outdoor unit where the condenser was after removing the coil, fan, pipe and expansion tank.

Ive only tested it with the bus parked but it cools really well and it was draining about a gallon and a half of water per hour from all three indoor units.  Road test is in two weeks.


Larry
MCI 103C3 Cummins L-10 Allison Auto

[Darkspeed]

Good choice! The Fujitsu Inverter in my opinion is the best made at the moment. I have used mine for over a year and its awesome.

[daddysgirl]

My experience with using a dehumidifier in specific area is that it will warm the air a few degrees, even as it lowers humidity.

I have a large one and a small one. The large one does warm the air that it blows back out, but not so much as to erase the benefit. I'll use California as an example. In Beverly Hills...when it's 92, it's not that bad. In Richmond VA, when it's 92...its miserable.

The moisture in the air makes it seem hotter than it is, and it will absolutely turn clean laundry into "musty" laundry...and if given time, will warp wood and cause black mold growth.