Windows in a Bus Conversion and/or Air Conditioning?

[Jim Blackwood]

I wonder if I could get just the compressor and inverter for a mini-split? If I could get 12-18kbtu off a 115v 15amp line it'd make me pretty happy.

Jim

[freds]

As far as AC are concerned today I would go with mini splits. Two years ago we repaced the roof AC in the bedroom with 9000 BTU Pioneer mini split. Frist surprise was we use the heat pump more the the AC. Second it's quiet so we can sleep with it on at night. The third is low amp draw, we ran it on a 15 amp circuit. Yes it needs space in the bay but well worth it. Already have a second unit in the garage to replace the front roof AC. Changing the lead batteries in the bay to lithium in the coach. This gives me the room for the air conditioner condenser.


 
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I would love to be able to mount the compressor portion of a mini-split on the roof, have you found one that is low profile? I do like the idea of ducting on the roof, it would fit nicely below my elevated solar panels.

[luvrbus]

I would love to be able to mount the compressor portion of a mini-split on the roof, have you found one that is low profile? I do like the idea of ducting on the roof, it would fit nicely below my elevated solar panels.


His are low profile and they made by Pioneer the mini split people, I have seen other manufactures, I saw some Greenland that were cheaper, seems to be a trend now roof tops with inverter compressor, the Greenland had variable cooling from 7500 btu to 15,000 btu these new roof tops use the new R-32 freon you need to watch buying the mini splits at bargains suppliers are dumping the older R-410 freon units that EPA is phasing  out you won't be able to R-410 much longer, my understanding is the R-32 is lower pressure operating system than the 410 with better cooling and heat making the units less expensive to operate with lower amps draws, mini splits work for people I just never liked the cassette hanging from a wall and cutting holes for air flow to the outside unit 

[Jim Blackwood]

What's the latest amp draw on the 15,000 btu units?

Jim

[luvrbus]

What's the latest amp draw on the 15,000 btu units?

A friend just bought 3- 13.500 btu H/P units, and I saw 8.3 to 11 amp on a sticker with the 3 speed fans, they do good on a 15 amp 110 V cord he is  testing with.He is going run the units for a few days before removing his  unit he is gun shy last year he installed a new Dometic and it was bad out of the box     


Jim

[bronson]

Recently saw these 12v camper ac. Vague on specs.

https://a.co/d/01peTsDe

[luvrbus]

Recently saw these 12v camper ac. Vague on specs.

https://a.co/d/01peTsDe

After buying one for my Isuzu cabover don't waste the money

[Jim Blackwood]

I haven't heard back from Ickes on the windows. Might have to call them. Gary, what do you figure the odds are of them having those slider window cartridges? I suspect they are kind of a specialty item.

Jim

[luvrbus]

I haven't heard back from Ickes on the windows. Might have to call them. Gary, what do you figure the odds are of them having those slider window cartridges? I suspect they are kind of a specialty item.

Jim

They won't have a drop in for the MCI window frame installing different windows in the DL is no big deal unless the inside work is complete if that is the case it is work.From the floor up the DL is just mild steel square tubing a 4 in grinder and a cheap H/W wire welder gets the job done     

[Jim Blackwood]

Nope, not doing that. Somebody does make them, I was in communication with them last year, I'll just have to do a bit more research. Swapping out the cartridges is pretty easy, we did one last year that had a cracked window. I'm absolutely not messing with reframing the windows. I'd modify my own cartridges first.

Jim

[luvrbus]

Nope, not doing that. Somebody does make them, I was in communication with them last year, I'll just have to do a bit more research. Swapping out the cartridges is pretty easy, we did one last year that had a cracked window. I'm absolutely not messing with reframing the windows. I'd modify my own cartridges first.

A person has to do what funding allows but drop in for your frames you only can buy from Peninsula or In Motion and they are the same company Tom owns both. I had In Motion in my DL and Eagle but they were more $ 500.00 ea ( I bet shipping is over $200  now alone)  and to me they were not that good, the spacing between the 2 glasses was so close they would still heat over time on a hot day and the screens sucked with the plastic clips breaking. At one time years ago Storm Tite out of Canada was a better choice but they stopped making the windows years ago. There is a Motion Window in LA Ca 328-293-9993 that make windows for RV and Marine use ,but the last time I checked they only sold the complete window made to your drawing ,you could call ask anyway  I think they are both own by the same owners though since Tom sold part of the company for year you delt with Tom Kemp or his son Jeff       
good luck 

Jim

[Jim Blackwood]

OK, That's what I was thinking of. Thanks. I'll have to look up their phone numbers or email. Probably should start with one or two windows so I can evaluate the quality but I do think this is the way I want to go on this.  It's a pretty big outlay but done a couple at a time is manageable. I doubt I'd want to deal with a more intense install anyway.

My frame of reference is decades old RV and travel trailers so it's not a particularly high bar, and presently I'm using sticks to hold the windows tilted out and no screens. Can't see that gaining spousal approval.

Shipping is going to be costly, that's clear enough. Being at opposite ends of the country sorta does that.

I have posted a sticky note with the LA In-Motion number and the names.

Jim