Hello,
I have a 59 Traveler, 18 footer. Thanks for the info, I now have to wade
through those options.
Ed
> What model 1959 do you have? I'm restoring a '59 Overlander, definitely
> need AC here!
>
> After reading a bunch of threads on other forums/lists, looks like choices
> are: (1)"portable" units, which by most accounts don't work all that
> well because they exhaust heat back into room, are noisy and take up
> floor space; (2)getting a household unit, hiding it inside cabinetry,
> building some type of case for exhaust to outside, drainage, ductwork;
> (3)getting a "split system" and mounting outside unit on hitch, inside
> unit on wall; (4)getting a Duo-Therm "Cool Cat" AC/heat pump unit,
> designed to be hidden in cabinetry.
>
> I have chosen the "Cool Cat," hoping it will be a straightforward
> installation (exhausting thru former furnace vent) and enough BTUs: it's
> 12,500, the AC/heat pumps in new 28'CCDs are 13,500, seems like that
> should be close enough --I plan to park in shade!
>
> Interested to hear if anyone else has different ideas.