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  1. 05.22.2011 #41
    YankeeTexan
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    Quote Originally Posted by Travelinman View Post
    Doesnt the portable A/C unit need an open window to get fresh air or can it run in an enclosed area?

    If you get a portable one you only need to vent the hot air outside. ( or you will defeat the purpose of the unit.). Mine has a flex hose and with a few minutes in the garage and a piece of 1x6 i make a nice window adaptor for mine. doesnt look the best but , I don't car how it looks only that it works. Looking pretty doesnt put money in the bank.
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  3. 05.22.2011 #42
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    Quote Originally Posted by Travelinman View Post
    Doesnt the portable A/C unit need an open window to get fresh air or can it run in an enclosed area?

    here's a pic of mine,


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  4. 05.23.2011 #43
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    Quote Originally Posted by brycey1 View Post
    I use this setup, Honda eu2000 generator charges batteries when running, 6 gallon aux fuel tank, $20 ceramic heater from wal mart, will buy a $250 portable ac from home depot soon, works for me total cost, $1500, looks home made, passed a level 1 inspection without any questions about the setup, also have a microwave, coleman 12v cooler, tv, i use a 1000w inverter when engine is running. Gererator already paid for itself.
    I seen the EU but it was expensive. how much did yours cost?? and what was DOT looking for? I've heard it needs to be bolted down, looks like your's is strapped??
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  5. 05.23.2011 #44
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    brycey1, how on earth does that extra tank get fuel to the generator? meathead says it has to be gravity fed, he must be wrong.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BIGMIKE1 View Post
    Does this also include the homemade units including generator,a/c,etc, or do they just recognize the factory purchased units?
    Only certified units are allowed this. You have to show the document when it becomes an issue.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MeatHead View Post
    Actually, I've never heard of anyone being whacked for being 400 pounds overweight even without an APU.
    Only violations I have ever had (2) have been for over weight. First one was 220 on tandems many years ago. Recently for 530 on drives (no ticket) and the gut next to me was 220 over on drives (he got a ticket because he was acting like an A-hole while lady ahead of me over 1,200 and I got warning ). So yes it happens.

    Learned about the certificate at this time as well. I did not have one but still would have got the warning.
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  8. 05.23.2011 #47
    BIGMIKE1
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    I see where OOIDA has 40% grant rebate on new APU's.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigray View Post
    here's a pic of mine,



    WoW, WoW, WoW!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by brador View Post
    can you connect ac to inverter? i got 3000w inverter in my truck and ac that should take not more than 1200w i just don't work. fan works just compressor don't want to click .
    is this could be a problem of inverter? or there is just not enough power for the compressor to work .
    Ac draws a lot of amps. Would probably kill the batteries pretty quick.
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