Rear aircon units info req'd
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008 at 19:01
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Pomgonewalkabout
Dear
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I was wondering how easy it would be to get an additional aircon unit fitted in the back of a Defender to keep the dog cool.
At this stage I don't have any info at all on manufacturers, cost ect.
We are planning to travel the Kimberleys, tas he other half is keen to do some remote nursing so we are planning to travel light with just our camper trailer.
Reply By: Dave B (NSW) - Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008 at 23:33
Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008 at 23:33
I have an 86 Sahara with rear air and the rear outlet goes across the roof just behind the rear
seat.
The condenser is just inside the back tailgate and restricts the rear access a bit.
The controls are just behind the rear door RHS in the roof.
There is lots of plumbing underneath the car, but I would think you would need quite a bit bigger compressor to do the job.
Maybe you could find something in the wreckers.
I know the Statesmans have a lot bigger compressor than the normal Commodore and is a much better AC because of this.
More volume to cool down, so bigger compressor.
The dog alone will generate a lot of heat, so your AC will have to work pretty hard.
Dave
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Follow Up By: Member - Olcoolone (S.A) - Thursday, Feb 21, 2008 at 10:28
Thursday, Feb 21, 2008 at 10:28
Dave Statesmans use the same HVAC as the Commodores but are climate controlled.
Compressor, condenser and evaporator are interchangable.
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Reply By: Member - Olcoolone (S.A) - Thursday, Feb 21, 2008 at 10:22
Thursday, Feb 21, 2008 at 10:22
It can be done but expect some where between $2500 to $5000.
The 110's came out with factory air on a few but most where fitted here in Australia with a locally made air con kit.
Compressor will cope but the condenser may be a little small depending on what rear evaporator you want to use.
There are many differant off the shelf evaporators you can use or you may want to goto a cutom made evaporator with ducting.
What sort of dog are you trying to keep cool?
Regards Richard
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