Date:         Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:26:40 -0500
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: AC While Camping - Portable Unit
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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Looks to me like the unit would be OUTSIDE, with the cold air outlet ducted or in some other way connected to the space to be cooled.  But, why do we need more intrusive gadgets to go camping?  If the night breezes and a jug of ice water (or beverage of choice) aren't adequate for our needs when out and about in nature, well ............... .

---- Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> I saw one the other day, and the venting IS the problem.  BTW-It was 299.00
> at Big Lots and 10K BTU and had wheels, but no de-humidifer.  I say a fan is
> easier and more cost-effective, but extreme heat is not my choice to camp
> in.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 9:09 PM, B Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net> wrote:
>
> > That thing appears to be for the sole purpose of blasting cool air in 1
> > direction. It appears geared to cool a workers in a set location. Note the
> > hot air output is on the side of the unit and just sends hot air out of the
> > unit.  Theoretically, if you used that inside your sealed van without that
> > hot air vented to the outside it's just going to get hotter in inside.
> >
> > I got a giggle from the video where it says it can get 4+ gallons of water
> > out a day as a dehumidifier and has a 2.5 liter water collection pan....
> > hmmmm
> >
> > Bryan
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> > David Wilhite
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 9:56 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: AC While Camping - Portable Unit
> >
> > Anyone ever try something like this?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.globalindustrial.com/g/hvac/air-conditioning/portable/portable-spot-cooler-air-conditioner?ref=h/pricealert
> >
> >
> >
> > It's more pricey than a window unit, but may be easier to lug around.
> >
> >
> >
> > David Wilhite
> >
> > 84' Westy
> >
> > Middle TN
> >

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David McNeely