Micro AC units. Why are these not available in the U.S? Or are they?

[ZOFCHAK]

<br><br>&nbsp;While looking over AC options for my van conversion I stumbled upon these from Dometic.&nbsp; The smallest model is only 3400btu, but would be more than enough for my cargo van.&nbsp; Unfortunately, it appears as if these are only available in 220V and not available at all here in the U.S <img src="/images/boards/smilies/confused.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img"><br><br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;Does anyone happen to know of any similar sized rooftop AC units that are available here?&nbsp;&nbsp; I really don't expect to use AC very often, but these look like they would work with even the smallest of generators and maybe even off an inverter. <br><br><br>http://www.my-caravanning.com/en/products/air-conditioning/

 

[offroad]

Might be the coolent used is illegal in USA. Have seen lots of other options people use in their vans.

 

[Guest]

Uses 134A, which is what most vehicle's now use since R12 was outlawed.<br>I'm not a fan.

 

[Guest]

Fact they only outlawed r12 to make money as the Space shuttle vents 1 million pounds a mission.

 

[James AKA Lynx]

3500 BTU's is a little small when the sung gets out in the South Summers. Look for Dog house A/C's or boat A/C's.<br><br>The 5000 BTU Window A/C units are still $ 100 and an easy $ 35 put in your drivers side window.<br><br>James AKA Lynx

 

[arizonatruck]

I am putting a 5000 btu unit in the back of my camper, mounted just above the tailgate.&nbsp; They worked well in a friends 8x12 trailer.

 

[Willy]

&nbsp;They have it in 12v too, but it draws about 29 amps and goes for $2300 or so. Check out: http://www.climaterightair.com/cr-5000-ac&nbsp; Only $500 ..Willy.

 

[VanFan]

The ClimateRight unit does look... errr... cool, but it looks like it is designed to have the unit outside of the enclosure to be cooled.&nbsp; The maintenance manual says it is not warranted for "inside" use.