Constructive Solar AC ideas

[PNW_Steve]

Here is another recent discussion on this topic: http://www.skoolie.net/forums/f49/so...a-c-22293.html

[Whatthefak]

Originally Posted by brokedown

Yep this 32 ft bus has dual engine driven AC. My 24 ft short bus has 2 big AC units as well but none of he insulation. After living in it for 18 months you discover which shortcuts you shouldn't have taken, so I'm going all out on it this time.

You plan on a DC motor to power that or some small engine?

[brokedown]

Originally Posted by Whatthefak

You plan on a DC motor to power that or some small engine?

Nope, my bus engine is multi purpose. It can move me down the road, warm me up, cool me off, run my air tools, and give me extra electricity. And the best part is, it came with the bus!

Granted this works best if you're able to drive away from extreme temperatures. If I was stuck in a single place I might go with a different option.

[Ninjakitty]

Ok, when driving that works. What about when you stop to sleep? Are you just going to leave the bus idling?

[brokedown]

No, I mostly sleep at night when it's cooled down outside! We're also not the sort of people who need a fixed 72 degrees or anything.

With that said, I wouldn't see running the engine as being much worse than running a gas genny... But I guarantee you don't want this AC running all night unless your plan is to preserve yourself in a block of ice!

[PNW_Steve]

Hmmmm......

I am heading to Home Depot shortly to buy a window a/c for my bedroom so I can cool it down enough to sleep....

I am a bit of a freak. I need it 65 or cooler to sleep comfortably.