Will a portable A/C unit work inside my truck?

How about some pics? I am interested in this route as it doesn't require cutting a hole in my roof or back of sleeper, and I'm not interested in hanging a window unit out my window every time I shut down lol

 

Have you ever read up on using car audio capacitors as start capacitors for A/C units. I used to do quite a bit of work on R/V's and everyone had this same issue. I came across an article about how two wire 2 of these large capacitors to aid in starting the A/C without bogging down the generator, but now I can't find the bookmark. It might increase the longevity of your genny and give you the ability to run more equipment. Just a thought.

 

Sounds like what I need. Have any pics of your setup?

Or even a link to the unit would be great, thanks!

 

We traded the truck and haven't set up in the replacement. I'll try to get a picture and model number of the unit tomorrow. It was a generic one from Brandsmart.

Edit to add: I used the same start capacitor Danny mentioned, ordered from somewhere online.

 

It's an Emerson Quiet Cool. I looked on Brandsmart.com and they don't carry it anymore, although they have similar ones. This ebay link is the same one I have and probably better pictures LOL.

 

I have an 8000btu portable A/C with Honda 2000iu. On a very hot 110 degree day it might get things down to 86 degrees in the top bunk where I sleep. Where it shies is in the shade or when the sun goes down or whenever the temp is below 100 degrees outside.

Generator shut off yesterday and will not restart. Spark plug looks burned up. Kicking myself for not having a spare on board, do you know ho hard it is to find this specialty psrk plug while driving around the interstates on a primary mission to get to the final?

So then I have to idle the truck which is throwing all kinds of hissy fit check engine lights about EGR plugged and delta pressure issues etc.

Been running little generator and A/C unit since summer of 2011. Gotta say, I don't think my truck would still be on the road today if I had to idle the engine all those summers.

 

I'm starting to wonder if it will be enough for what I want. I'm looking to cool the cab down to under 70*, think this is possible? It is a midroof so that helps

 

Put a new spark plug in the honda and it still will not start. Will put it in the shop when I get home, meanwhile found a local Home Depot and bought a $599 Ryobi 2200 generator and enjoying nice cool air ciculating the sleeper.

 

That's the route I went. I'm really enjoying those 4-5 hour run times.

 

Just stumbled across this, & thought of this thread...