Campurban gets portable A/C

[Burbanlife]

Still in the Heat of Arizona for now, so went and bought a small 5k btu LG A/C unit.  I looked on the web for some pics or vids but really came up with nothing , so all my own "handy work" here. lol  I still need to get more slope for drainage of condensate, but out here there is no humidity to speak of but I will be in an area that will become humid so I will take on that issue tomorrow.  So some pics for your amusement.  Again this is a rough draft per say as I just did this today .  If you see something I should address let me know.

 

[WanderingBiker]

Form follow function......

looks good to me

 

[RVTravel]

Very nice Burbanlife. I guess you are running it off campground hookups?

 

[Burbanlife]

Sometimes, but mainly a Honda EU2000i generator for the AC, run solar for the fridge and other stuff, unless at a campground then everything gets utility power. lol

 

[JohnnyM]

Lookin' good, Burbanlife.

That LG will totally do the job!

Johnny

 

[Burbanlife]

Thanks guys, I will do a little video when all is done.

 

[tx2sturgis]

I see a window A/C, but where is the 'portable' A/C?

:huh:

 

[Burbanlife]

I see a window A/C, but where is the 'portable' A/C?

:huh:

Lol, it is so small to me that is portable as it will not stay in full time, therefore portable , shit those "so called portables" are larger than this little thing.

 

[velojym]

In arid climates, a little evaporative cooler doesn't take nearly as much power, though would be next to useless if you ever go anywhere humid.

 

[lenny flank]

But even in dry areas, swamp coolers present problems. They use a lot of water, and the more effective they are the more water they use. And they require good ventilation, or else they just turn your arid desert environment into a humid rainforest environment. And they are inherently less efficient than an AC, so you need a relatively larger one to produce any significant amount of cooling.

For most people, they are just not a workable option.

 

[Burbanlife]

I have had my share of evap coolers... I went with the AC not only because 110* is hot but I am going to Alabama next week so hot and humid, then either to the E. coast or Washington state and again humidity.. I am also contemplating to make this a permanent install , as taking it in and out and the extra space is a PITA. So I might make a vinyl cover that will snap over it and wont look to redneck like.

 

[velojym]

Yeah, I live in Bama now, and it's pretty oppressive. Evap just about useless in this stuff.

Missing the desert. Missing it bad.

 

[Burbanlife]

Yeah, I live in Bama now, and it's pretty oppressive. Evap just about useless in this stuff.

Missing the desert. Missing it bad.

We are headed to Montgomery AL. in a couple weeks or so. I know that AC will be working hard there.

 

[wagoneer]

Your body will become an AC if you let it. My time in Africa has shown me ways to keep cool by adding wool to your exterior these desert travelers DO NOT wear shorts. Your body will sweat and keep you cool.

 

[RVTravel]

Sitting around sweating to cool off isn't my idea of living ; ).

 

[Burbanlife]

I understand the complete process of evaporation, living in the low desert for many years, now that I am older I want and Need AC lol.

Since I will be doing a 3 month trip in the south and east I made the AC pretty much permanent and made a marine vinyl cover for it.
so some update pics.

 

[JohnnyM]

Thanks for the update, Burbanlife.

Improvements lookin' great -- keep up the good work!

Question: Are you registered in a state that requires annual inspections? I'm registered in Texas, where they tend to be particular about glass and windows being intact, and I'm wondering if that window installation would fly at inspection time. You may be way ahead of me on this; just asking.

One possibility would be to retain the original roll-up window for inspection purposes and then just reinstall the AC after you get your sticker. Then all you would have to worry about would be the occasional hard-head Highway Patrol who didn't like your looks going down the road.

Johnny

 

[Burbanlife]

Hey JohnnyM, Thanks for the kind words. I am registered in Arizona, which only has emissions testing no safety inspections. Yes the glass is still there , just rolled down.

I don't see a problem as you can have limo tint in the rear windows which you cant see in. and It does not obstruct my vision in the side view mirror. But some still like to argue the fact about window obstruction. but a side window really does not come into play I don't think anyway.

 

[WILD@HEART]

Great idea and handywork! :idea: