Installing a roof mounted aircon to a camper?

Hi Flappa
Weight concerns me too but camper already has a boatrack fitted to the roof lid which winds up with the roof. So manufacturer must believe it can carry the load. As we do not carry a boat, the weight of the A/c should not be too much of a problem?

If in fact it can be fitted, other concerns would be dust and vibration.

John.........

Quote: Weight concerns me too but camper already has a boatrack fitted to the roof lid which winds up with the roof. So manufacturer must believe it can carry the load. As we do not carry a boat, the weight of the A/c should not be too much of a problem?

Then I think that part is solved.

Quote: If in fact it can be fitted, other concerns would be dust and vibration.

I cant see it being any worse then on any other vehicle/van.

All up to the Installation. Dust cover maybe , for the unit when travelling ?

The question was . . . Can he do it.

NOT , should he do it.

Dont like it fine , DONT answer , or better still take a hike in your 1970's 4wd , with no air con , 4 speed fuel guzzling beast.

Enjoy your paper maps.

Hey Flappa you funny little man. You must be pretty bored since dwarf throwing has been banned in Australia. How do you earn your money now???

Hey pal in the 70's I did use a 70's model car with a 4 speed and no air con. This was when fuel was 20 cents per litre. Guess what??? I actually made it across deserts, Kimberly, Cape York, and the only modern thing that we had was a 6 channell lunch box codan with a magnesium battery and a long wire for an antenna. Guess what else??? We actually made it without needing to "report in" to anyone. Had a ball. Experienced the bush, experienced friendship and communication between ourselves, the few travellers and aboriginals that we met along the way. Even met Mike and Mal Leyland in their Landy's.

You can do all that with modern cars but you do not need all of the other crap that you take along. I saw a Discovery on the Simpson a few weeks ago at a waterhole and the kids did not want to get out of the car as they were more interested in watching a DVD. The parents took a few photos out of the windows and droive on. They had a screen in the front for mum and dad and one hanging from the roof for the kids.

I ask you why the hell go if you are taking a portable version of everthing from the home and orofice?????

I see once again we have people with no constructive comment voicing there oponions, if you don't have any thing worth while to say keep your peace and move on.
We do not know why the question was asked, is the a/c needed because of a health issue and by fitting an a/c could they then be able to travel to places that would otherwise not be able to go.
Or any other reason for that matter, it is a question that has been asked in good faith, if you can't give constructive advice leave the post and move on.
Will

May as well hook up a portable iron lung and take granny with you in a trailer too. While you are there put Trucksters wheelchair on the roof and take the dialasis machine.

Just think you could take Sam Newman and Michael Jackson with you if you could get a plastic surgeon to come along and keep their faces from melting off.

I could take a portable morgue so as Nana could make it.

Why dont we just pick up Melbourne and put it down in the Kimberly or Sydney in WA. That way everyone could experience it by looking out of their loungeroom windows. Then we could go to where the citys were and see some bush.

See You,

There happens to be a contributor on this forum who took away a large bank of batteries, microwave, fridges etc. Why? Because his wife was suffering kidney failure and he needed all this to run her dialysis (learn to spell it if you're going to make insults about it) equipment. He made the effort to allow her to enjoy the life some of us take for granted.

Get it. Going bush is not the preserve of the fit and healthy only.

Your insensitive comments are not well received.

Think before you write.

Jim.

See You

Do us ALL a favour . . .

See You.

I'm with you ,See You. Some of the crap people see as a need to take with them when they go anywhere. Just look at some of the Rig & Profiles. Got me buggered where they find room to sit. Like you, I,ve done it without all this bull bleep and still do and still enjoy it. Get back to basics you softc....

Sarg,

You've now been demoted to Lance Corporal, and I'm being generous.

If you're really a Sarg, don't you believe in fighting for democracy and choice? Or do you believe that it is up to one supreme mind to dictate to everyone else how they should behave.

Ever heard of Hitler?

Well Sarg, it is not hard to see why you agree with that other blowhard Seeyou, what sort of sign on name is Sarg, some sort of monilker you gave yourself to raise your low self asteem. As posted earlier if you dont have anything constructive to say join Seeyou and move on, nobody is interested in your ramblings.
Will

To Dumbo & Wank: with a surname of Sargent what else ???

Cutting so very cutting, I'm hurt. There is not of people posting on this post, but a lot viewing, keep up the good work and let these people know what sort of man you are. I,ve made up my mind.
Will

To Dumbo & Wank .with a surname of Sargent what else???

I think you've lived up to your nom de plume See You NT.

"Dumbo and Wank".

That's amazing stuff.

Did you think it up by yourself or do you have a scriptwriter?

I am amazed at your wit. Well at least 50% of it.

I know plenty of blokes whos wifes would NOT ever go camping with them if they didn't have a caravan. Once over the threshold, many of these wives have found that they love the bush and gradually start to leave the luxuries behind once they know they can live without them.

Some people just aren't born in the bush..... but come to love it anyway :) Vans just ease the transition for some.

Are School Holidays Early This Month?? G.T.

John,

Don't you get it?

You need to adhere the advice of See You and Sarg.

True camping is supposed to be a poverty stricken test of one's self endurance. Enjoying yourself is restricted to living like Burke and Wills.

To really enjoy yourself you need to lose the car and camper. Treck through the bush with camels and salted meat. Dig for your water. Fighting scurvy is a genuine bonus of "true" camping. A packet of matches is considered a luxury.

I'm all for every comfort that makes camping like home.

Have you considered one of those portable room aircons (not evaporative, they are useless in humid weather)? Delonghi and others make them. Possibly store it in the camper when not in use. No idea if it would work but just a suggestion.

Cheers,

Jim.

JohnWD,

Do and take whatever you think is necessary to enable you to enjoy this great country.

Always find good ideas from posts on this forum although sometimes you have to dig a bit (and avoid the flying clods as well) :)