Scot, > I am looking at doing something similar. The test that I did was > with some of the standard roof AC units for campers and motor > homes. My goal was to take a Westy with an interior temp of 110 and > bring it to 75. Popping the top and having it in the sun easily > brought the inside to 110 > I tested 7,100 BTU, 11,000 BTU, 13,500 BTU, and 15,000 BTU AC > units. All of them were able to bring the temperature to below > 75. I am planning on installing a 7,100 BTU unit. It will > require 2.5kW generator. Where and how will you install the AC? Are you getting a "window" unit or a roof mount RV style? Ron |
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