Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 14:19:28 -0400
Reply-To: Christopher Michael Gronski <chrisgronski@hotmail.com>
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From: Christopher Michael Gronski <chrisgronski@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: FW: add A/C
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I found a cool (pun intended) Coleman unit called the Mini Mach. Here is the
blurb:
The Mini Mach is the perfect Air Conditioner for todays down-sized RV's. The
rotary compressor contained in this sleek little unit provides quieter
operation than larger units while still putting out plenty of cool air. With
the two-speed fan you can adjust the airflow to the perfect climate. The
optional heater (not shown) turns your air-conditioner into a heater for
those cool mornings. The Mini Mach is Coleman quality in a smaller package.
This unit carries a 1-year manufacturer's warranty on the compressor.
(43"x29"x12x.75")
Mini Mach on the web:
http://www.verngibsonassocs.com/PartsService.htm
http://ablaze.hermistonor.com/Rvac/minimach.html
http://www.busrus.com/coleman1.htm
http://www.rvcatalog.com/ac/coleman/minimach.asp
http://www.metrorv.com/aircond1.htm
What would be nice though is on that was transversely mounted about 47" x
20" that would nest in the front carry rack. I'm surprised I haven't come
across one, they'd be a popular westy add on for sure...
Thanks,
Chris Gronski
Toronto, Ontario,
'80 Westy "Pokey"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Timothy J. Hannink" <hanninkt@ix.netcom.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: FW: add A/C
> Normally, those marine units are water cooled and require a source of
fresh
> or salt water.
> I was looking for a smaller unit but 5000 btu is the minimum output they
> sell. The Panasonic model is a window unit that draws 5.4Amps @ 115VAC,
the
> marine units have similar power usage numbers. Most campgrounds provide a
15
> amp circuit minimum.
> The thing that impresses me with the Panasonic window unit is the 10"
depth.
> Most window units are between 15 and 24" deep.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jay L Snyder [mailto:Jay.L.Snyder@usa.dupont.com]
> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 13:04
> To: Timothy J. Hannink
> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: FW: add A/C
>
>
> You might want to check out your local marine supply store. I saw a unit
> advertised that was designed to fit into a standard size boat window
> (porthole?). The minimum opening size seemed small, about right for a
> Vanagon side window or door window. It was more than $200, probably more
> like $300, but it was specifically designed to start and run with less
> amperage draw, which might be a consideration at campgrounds. That fact
> that it is designed to be taken in and out when the boat is docked might
> make it easier for you to mount and store on your camper. Your unit
sounds
> like a small house window unit? Is 5000 btu's overkill? How many amps
> would this size unit draw?
> Jay
>
