Airconditiong for Jayco

Submitted: Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 10:52
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Any suggestions on what type of aircon can be fitted on Jayco roof.
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Reply By: Angler - Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 10:59

Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 10:59
A 1900 series and you must use a frame to mount it on.
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Reply By: Best Off Road - Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 11:21

Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 11:21
He's a bit of a weird idea.

If you have a bit of spare floor space a small portable A/C for $400 to $600 could be the go. We bought one for our son's bedroom and it works a treat. Can be used at home when not travelling.

Rooftops start at about $2500 installed.

Just something to consider.

Cheers,

Jim.



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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 11:59

Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 11:59
I did note the other day that Aircommand claim their Ibis model to be the smallest (lowest profile) of any unit available for RV's - manufactured here in Adelaide even. About $2300 installed I think, when I got a whole van quote.
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Reply By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 12:53

Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 12:53
get a split system like you would at home, the normal van aircons don't cope if you are thinking of heading north. Mount it on the A frame.
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Reply By: Pete Jackman (SA) - Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 14:13

Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 14:13
Jayco do not mount them on the roof - there is probably a reason for that.

Most of them I have seen ahve withr run with a split as suggested above or haave a unit mounted trhoutgh the wall into one of the cupboards
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Follow Up By: patrolmann - Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 14:31

Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 14:31
Hi guys,
i have a Coromel 380 off roader and i asked about having it air cond. They advised me against a roof top due to being offroader. So i found one of those portable refridgerated air conds for $649.00 It works a treat and when travelling i just sit it in the back seat with the seatbelt around it . Its the most powerful one they make (4.kw ) or what ever and cools 28 square metres
and its roughly 400x400mls and about a 1 metre tall. vents out a zip or a window
easy as and cheaper as well
cheers
patrolman
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Follow Up By: beelzebug - Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 15:52

Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 15:52
Patrolman,

What brand did you buy and from where?

Apart from a camper trailer, I have a 1958 Triumph TR3A roadster that needs aircon in summer.
I can tow the generator in my box trailer.
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Follow Up By: PradOz - Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 17:36

Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 17:36
Patrolman,

Any chance of a photo of yours in situ??

Thanks
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Follow Up By: patrolmann - Tuesday, Dec 09, 2008 at 15:55

Tuesday, Dec 09, 2008 at 15:55
Hi guys,
I bought it from The Good Guys in Adelaide.
Its an Omega portable refridgerated air con and it come in 2.5, 3 and 4 kw or what ever they measure them in. i got the 4 which covers 28 square metres so i can have it just idling away.
don't have any pics yet but as soon as i get 5 minutes ill zip into the van and take a few
cheers
patrolman
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Reply By: Member - Paul W (VIC) - Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 20:48

Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 20:48
My factory fitted A/C in our jayco is a split unit, evaporater above the fridge and the condenser unit is under the front bench seat vented thru the floor and it works really well for a smallish unit (3/4 to 1 hp maybe? have not checked) Paul
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Reply By: wazzaaaa - Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 22:19

Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 22:19
Have a look here

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Reply By: Member - Paul E (WA) - Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 22:47

Friday, Dec 05, 2008 at 22:47
In all honesty I would be reluctant to put a roof mount on a Jayco. Whilst it possible to do so it's not good practice, if you saw the contruction in the roof you would know why. Even when they have been constructed for this many still have problems which stem from the weight of the air conditioner on a panel support only by the walls which eventually results in poor sealing. Once that happens major $ to fix as you have water in the roof. I have seen one like this being repaired....spooky. Best go with alternative option for what it's worth.
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