I've been doing a bit of internet surfing to find a small, quiet unit that would heat and cool the cab of my pickup using a small generator. It needs to be compact and somewhat affordable too. I came across this one online:
http://www.climaterightair.com/products/climateright-2500-btu-mini-ac-heater.html
It checks all my requirement boxes. It heats/cools up to 400cu ft. My cab is less than half that. Runs at a 4.3 amp draw (air) so my Yami inverter genny will handle it no problem. It plumbs thru the back of the cab instead of being roof-mounted, so it's less exposed to the elements, and can be hidden from prying eyes.
I know it says it's not warranteed for R.V's, trailers, and trucks even as they recommend it for teardrop trailers! Has anyone used this unit, or have another setup that would work? Pics if you have them.
Does anyone run a small external AC/heater unit?
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by JChors, Jul 21, 2015.
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Neat looking setup. I seen similar unit on another hotshot forum. I run a portable a/c unit off my generator, I have to vent the hot air out and looks unusual from the outside. What you are looking at is a clean and finished look. The question I have is would the hoses stay intact while driving all day, or the vibritation affect it.
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It's a portable unit so i think it's inyended to be disconnected and stowed away when not in use. I actually like the quick disconnects, and i like the clean look of requiring just two small holes to the cab.
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Yelp, right about that. So you are using it?
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Have had guys try a few different A/C units over the years. What happens in most cases is the vibration and impact from the road usually causes the lines inside to crack. I think if a rack with some type of suspension, springs, or soft rubber mounts was made for the A/C unit to ride on, those lines would be less likely to crack?
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Sounds about right. It's definately a concern when the unit costs five times ($500) what a basic window mount unit costs. Maybe the R.V. rooftop units are better designed to take the road vibration but i havent found one small enough for what i need.
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