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Vertical Mount A/C

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Horse Whisperer, Jul 27, 2013.

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  1. Jul 28, 2013 #31
    Oscar the KW

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    That's what I was going to say, if it was I never heard it.
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2013 #32
    leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    The EU runs between 49 and 58 decibels.
    I posted a chart elsewhere already, but an example is, noise doubles for every 3dB, and then goes way up from there.
    "Normal conversation" is about 60dB loud, so the EU is a LOT quieter than that, and even at full throttle is just under that level.
    Show me ANY diesel APU etc that can do that, and I will be truly impressed.

    Martin
     
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  4. Jul 30, 2013 #33
    Horse Whisperer

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    O.K. Got the pricing on the Backwall units:

    The 9,200 BTU is $1500
    The 13,500 BTU is $1800

    They also sell a kit for $85 that is a color matched shroud to blend it into the truck's appearance... There is a backorder until August 19 for the smaller unit and the 26th for the larger..

    I've got a 13.5k BTU on order for myself... basically, with the A/C (also heat), unit, the Genset, associated boxes, cords, etc, my "redneck APU" is gonna top out at $3100... that's less than 1/3 the cost of one of those perfessional models... My wallet loves me, the folks I park next to don't even KNOW they love me... ahhhh.... feel the LOVE!
     
    Horse Whisperer, Jul 30, 2013
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    Jimmbuds Thanks this.
  5. Jul 30, 2013 #34
    Quickfarms

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    Who did you get the pricing from?
     
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  7. Jul 30, 2013 #35
    Horse Whisperer

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    Got it from the horse's mouth... Guy named Gary... Phone: 515-297-2777
     
    Horse Whisperer, Jul 30, 2013
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  8. Aug 2, 2013 #36
    leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    As much as I hate to do it, the new Star Car will be getting a 14" x 14" hole cut in the roof for a rooftop 13,500BTU ac unit. The portable works, just is no where near as convenient as a rooftop.
    Let us know how the back wall deal goes, as heat rises, I was dubious about them myself.

    Martin
     
    leftlanetruckin, Aug 2, 2013
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  9. Aug 2, 2013 #37
    fireba11

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    I have a volvo 780 and was wondering if these rooftop units would work on a slant? I figure I could remove the sun glass above the drivers area and install it there if it would work.
     
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  10. Aug 2, 2013 #38
    Jimmbuds

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    Would like some feedback once you get this thing installed and use it for a few weeks.
     
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  11. Feb 14, 2014 #39
    Jimmbuds

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    Well I was wondering if we have some feedback on the A/C unit.
     
    Jimmbuds, Feb 14, 2014
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