woof-n
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I am going to be doing a little off grid camping this year. This not something that I normally do. I have been searching pretty hard, looking for a RV roof Air conditioner that is 5,000 to 8000 btu's. Something that draws about 5-6 amps on 120V ac and will run on my 2200 kw Generac generator. My generator will run the current unit for just a few minutes if I set the fan on continuous low. It is close but no cigar. I have provisions for a second roof top AC. So far, I have come up empty handed. My current generator is mounted in a custom-made box mounted on the king pin. I really like this setup.
My options:
Buy a Generac 3300 watt and build a new box and mount on the king pin. Problem, a lot of cost and work to build a new box for something that I will use once in a great while.
Purchase a free-standing portable AC. Problem, the hot condenser air is exhausted outside but it uses inside conditioned air to cool the condenser. That means if you exhaust out 500 cfm, it is going to pull 500 cfm of unconditioned air through all the campers cracks and crevices. That always makes the room feel clammy. Also have the condensate issue to deal with.
Purchase a fan and sweat. Problem, I am getting soft. My idea of roughing it is when the AC is set to low, and we turn up the electric blanket because it is too cold to get out of bed and turn the AC off. lol
Buy an 8000 btu window shaker and install/remove from the bedroom emergency escape window as needed. This is probably my most cost-effective choice. Problem I have to pick it up, carry and store. It will always be in the way when not in use.
Question:
Is there an RV AC roof top unit that uses inverter/scrolling compressors that can limit output/current?
Thanks for reading. I appreciate any thoughts or advice.
My options:
Buy a Generac 3300 watt and build a new box and mount on the king pin. Problem, a lot of cost and work to build a new box for something that I will use once in a great while.
Purchase a free-standing portable AC. Problem, the hot condenser air is exhausted outside but it uses inside conditioned air to cool the condenser. That means if you exhaust out 500 cfm, it is going to pull 500 cfm of unconditioned air through all the campers cracks and crevices. That always makes the room feel clammy. Also have the condensate issue to deal with.
Purchase a fan and sweat. Problem, I am getting soft. My idea of roughing it is when the AC is set to low, and we turn up the electric blanket because it is too cold to get out of bed and turn the AC off. lol
Buy an 8000 btu window shaker and install/remove from the bedroom emergency escape window as needed. This is probably my most cost-effective choice. Problem I have to pick it up, carry and store. It will always be in the way when not in use.
Question:
Is there an RV AC roof top unit that uses inverter/scrolling compressors that can limit output/current?
Thanks for reading. I appreciate any thoughts or advice.