DesF replied:

Hi, I have a Jayco Eagle and they don't reccomend putting the extra weight on the windup mechanism.
I have been thinking about a split system , mounted on the rear and having the out let on hoses instead of pipes ( as in car) and then having mounts on the wall above the bed and unhooking it and laying on the lounge when mobile.
My mate has one in his poptop van and it does a good job and is quiet. you can get them for about $600 or $700.00 now . he installed his himself and just got them to gas it.
he got a Carrier about a grand.
Cheers Des.

Member - AJB (VIC) replied:

AC in a camper! It'll struggle to have any effect. They struggle to work in pop tops let alone campers.

Muzzgit [WA] replied:

I have seen a couple of Goldstream campers (same concept as Jayco) with RC airconditioning in the front bottom cupboard with ducting coming out at two points at floor level.

I agree however, it would be working hard to keep a camper cool, and it also takes up a lot of cupboard space.

PradOz replied:

i have posted a link on here before that showed a camper van (an Eagle type layout) with a split system in it. I seen it on ebay for sale with photos of his installation. The outlet was in the cupboard below the club lounge at the front. The "motor" was mounted on the A frame. I have seen plenty more with them mounted on the back bumpers too. Why not spend a bit of time looking thru ebay or van yards and see what you can find. I am not sure what the link was now, but maybe a search thru the old threads may find something. good luck