we have a teco brand, have just fitted one to the current van, also had the same unit fitted in our last van. set on 24 degrees, keeps 24 foot van nice and cool in broome and the power bill is half of what it was for the noisy roof mounted one that come with the van. cant hear it going. It is the smallest teco at 2.5 hp. Coat was $695 in broome but less than $500 when I got the last one in perth cheers blaze
ps
it is an invertor system
-- Edited by blaze on Thursday 10th of October 2013 03:11:57 PM
beiffe said
05:39 PM Oct 10, 2013
I am looking for any information from people who have installed split system airconditioners in their Rv's
My old Dometic has locked on the cool function and I have replaced it with a 14 speed exhaust fan from America and my son wants me to instal a split system on the back of the bus and have the air blowing from the back to forward.
As I can run an aircon from batteries and my bus aircon has never worked I intend to use it while driving as well as when camped.
I am interested only from people who have information on the use of the units and not interested in discussion on the wiring and the use of 240v in a Rv as my bus is full 240v and therefore the inverter is running 24/7 anyway so may as well use the battery power and the alternator whilst driving.
Thinks I am interested in is what models they installed.
Did they use flexible hoses and where.
Did they find the split system better than the RV units they replaced.
Regards
Brian
Plendo said
02:33 AM Oct 11, 2013
Hi Brian,
After doing a stack of research across a number of forums, plus asking air conditioning installers that I know and trust I settled on the smallest Fujitsu reverse Cycle Split system, it is inverter based, and appears to be very economical on amps at 2.7A running (cooling), and max 6A start. With the heater going the specs say it can suck 3.3A. By comparison the Ibis roof top unit draw 5.9A running, and up to 20A start.
According to my air conditioning specialists the newer split systems run heavier copper lines (new gases require higher pressure), thus there is no need to consider flexible lines, just install good sized loops near the compressor (outside bit). I am installing the compressor on the rear bumper, and the head unit at the front of the van, according to the manufacturer of my van they have done this a few times without issue.
Here is a link to the unit I purchased. I paid $698 when they were giving away $200 visa cards (already spent), so effectively $498.
Thanks guys
I have been doing research and have narrowed to two the Fujitsu and the Mitsibishi.
Friend is a fridgie and he will instal for free (some bourbons required for temp control though).
Will mount the outside unit on back of MH level with the rear window as I need to still get to the motor and radiator LOL and the inside unit will be in the rear pushing the air forward.
The power they are talking about is nothing compared to what the old one used and I could run that for four hours in the afternoon from the batteries if needed so this one will be no problems.
Regards
Brian
mr glassies said
09:02 PM Dec 16, 2013
hi brian did you ever get the new air conditioner
dibs
SnowT said
09:42 PM Dec 16, 2013
Mr G..
I can say with a definite Yes.. Brian did get the Mitsubishi, it work's well..
And Want something Similar for my Bus project..
Juergen
beiffe said
04:41 PM Dec 17, 2013
Yes Graham I purchased a 2.5KW Mitsibishi and I am very happy with it.
I have regularly ran it for most of the afternoon and a couple of times forgot and found it still running at 9:30 when returning from happy hour.
Can run the air con and still charge the batteries with whats left so very happy.
Regards
Brian
Cruising Cruze said
09:05 AM Dec 18, 2013
Hi Brian
" Can run the air con and still charge the batteries with whats left so very happy."
does that mean you running a generator to power the aircon
Thanks John
SnowT said
10:27 AM Dec 18, 2013
Hey John..
I'm not Brian.. but I have seen his rig..
He run's the Air-Con with out having to run a Generator..
It all come down to How and what he has done to his set-up..
It is Not your typical system.. He does not carry a huge Quantity[weight] of batteries it's what he is using in the system that matter's.
-- What he uses is actually in his signature..
Bus is full 240v with all LiFePo4 batteries.
Me I would recommend that if you ever get the chance to meet up with him, ask him to show you his system..
It is an amazing system..
and all the ground work he and Terry have done, is what I'm aiming for in my new system..
Juergen
-- Edited by SnowT on Wednesday 18th of December 2013 10:29:32 AM
beiffe said
03:51 PM Dec 18, 2013
Hi John
No generator, I do have a 1KVA but last ran over 12 months ago to warm the oil before I gave it an oil change when I did the bus.
My system runs on solar only and have not needed additional charging from external power for nearly 3 years.
My bus is unique in that it was the first RV running exclusively on Lithium Batteries and the setup and testing is all on the caravan forum. Sadly there is a lot of junk and miss beliefs and downright BS mixed up but we now have many people using the batteries, or in the final processes of setup with rigs from 100A @ 12v to 900AH @24v.
We only discuss what we do on private forum now (for our own sanity), which has exploded to handle many request but we are now slowing down admitting new members as we believe we are reaching the maximum we want and are able to handle.
Regards
Brian
hino motorhome said
06:46 PM Mar 7, 2016
Hi has anyone fitted the outside unit to the back of their mh or cv i'm installing one at the rear just under the window but I would like to hear how others have secured it to the rear with brackets etc and what space did they allow between the unit and mh or cv any thoughts please danny
we have a teco brand, have just fitted one to the current van, also had the same unit fitted in our last van. set on 24 degrees, keeps 24 foot van nice and cool in broome and the power bill is half of what it was for the noisy roof mounted one that come with the van. cant hear it going. It is the smallest teco at 2.5 hp. Coat was $695 in broome but less than $500 when I got the last one in perth
cheers
blaze
ps
it is an invertor system
-- Edited by blaze on Thursday 10th of October 2013 03:11:57 PM
I am looking for any information from people who have installed split system airconditioners in their Rv's
My old Dometic has locked on the cool function and I have replaced it with a 14 speed exhaust fan from America and my son wants me to instal a split system on the back of the bus and have the air blowing from the back to forward.
As I can run an aircon from batteries and my bus aircon has never worked I intend to use it while driving as well as when camped.
I am interested only from people who have information on the use of the units and not interested in discussion on the wiring and the use of 240v in a Rv as my bus is full 240v and therefore the inverter is running 24/7 anyway so may as well use the battery power and the alternator whilst driving.
Thinks I am interested in is what models they installed.
Did they use flexible hoses and where.
Did they find the split system better than the RV units they replaced.
Regards
Brian
Hi Brian,
After doing a stack of research across a number of forums, plus asking air conditioning installers that I know and trust I settled on the smallest Fujitsu reverse Cycle Split system, it is inverter based, and appears to be very economical on amps at 2.7A running (cooling), and max 6A start. With the heater going the specs say it can suck 3.3A. By comparison the Ibis roof top unit draw 5.9A running, and up to 20A start.
According to my air conditioning specialists the newer split systems run heavier copper lines (new gases require higher pressure), thus there is no need to consider flexible lines, just install good sized loops near the compressor (outside bit). I am installing the compressor on the rear bumper, and the head unit at the front of the van, according to the manufacturer of my van they have done this a few times without issue.
Here is a link to the unit I purchased. I paid $698 when they were giving away $200 visa cards (already spent), so effectively $498.
http://www.fujitsugeneral.com.au/product/334/astg09kmca/
I hope this helps your decision process.
I have been doing research and have narrowed to two the Fujitsu and the Mitsibishi.
Friend is a fridgie and he will instal for free (some bourbons required for temp control though).
Will mount the outside unit on back of MH level with the rear window as I need to still get to the motor and radiator LOL and the inside unit will be in the rear pushing the air forward.
The power they are talking about is nothing compared to what the old one used and I could run that for four hours in the afternoon from the batteries if needed so this one will be no problems.
Regards
Brian
dibs
I can say with a definite Yes.. Brian did get the Mitsubishi, it work's well..
And Want something Similar for my Bus project..
Juergen
I have regularly ran it for most of the afternoon and a couple of times forgot and found it still running at 9:30 when returning from happy hour.
Can run the air con and still charge the batteries with whats left so very happy.
Regards
Brian
" Can run the air con and still charge the batteries with whats left so very happy."
does that mean you running a generator to power the aircon
Thanks John
Hey John..
I'm not Brian.. but I have seen his rig..
He run's the Air-Con with out having to run a Generator..
It all come down to How and what he has done to his set-up..
It is Not your typical system.. He does not carry a huge Quantity[weight] of batteries it's what he is using in the system that matter's.
-- What he uses is actually in his signature..
Me I would recommend that if you ever get the chance to meet up with him, ask him to show you his system..
It is an amazing system..
and all the ground work he and Terry have done, is what I'm aiming for in my new system..
Juergen
-- Edited by SnowT on Wednesday 18th of December 2013 10:29:32 AM
No generator, I do have a 1KVA but last ran over 12 months ago to warm the oil before I gave it an oil change when I did the bus.
My system runs on solar only and have not needed additional charging from external power for nearly 3 years.
My bus is unique in that it was the first RV running exclusively on Lithium Batteries and the setup and testing is all on the caravan forum. Sadly there is a lot of junk and miss beliefs and downright BS mixed up but we now have many people using the batteries, or in the final processes of setup with rigs from 100A @ 12v to 900AH @24v.
We only discuss what we do on private forum now (for our own sanity), which has exploded to handle many request but we are now slowing down admitting new members as we believe we are reaching the maximum we want and are able to handle.
Regards
Brian