Re: [VAC] Air Cond (another tack)

[Rob Super <rms@xxxxxxxxxx>]

As someone who's not had much interest in putting AC into (onto) our AS 
('73 Safari), I am nevertheless intrigued by the "Windchaser Mobile Air 
Conditioner" in the current "Lifestyle Fascination" catalog. (Gadzooks, 
what a bad name!) Web site is www.shoplifestyle.com.

This thing is 12"D x 18"W x 30"H, on castors (no weight given), no drip 
pan req'd, hot air & moisture vents through a "hose" (no diameter given), 
9,000 BTU. It's not bad looking and, at $700 seems pretty competitive 
with standard rooftop units--yes?. The advantages I see are:

1) No installation. Whatever this "hose" is, it goes out a window. (Or 
you could set up a special opening with a quick-disconnect fitting 
similar to a sewer hose connection.

2) If, like us, you see only occasional use for AC (we usually camp where 
there are no hookups and/or are in reasonably cool weather), then you 
only bring along the AC occasion. Otherwise no weight, less visual 
clutter, less competition for rooftop space (solar panels?), lower center 
of gravity, lower overhead clearance, less wind resistance, no drain 
issues....

Anybody have experience with one of these, ore a similar product?



Rob