12v Air Conditioning

What is it a water cooler?

My understanding is that they need 45A so you would need 8x 100ah batteries to get through one night unless you leave the car engine running.

I think DC breeze make one.

I would rather use a 240V unit and a Honda EU2.0 as I have been for the last 5 years.

Regards

Derek

Linda, bear in mind that evaporative air conditioners do not work well in the more humid regions "up north".

Any reduction in temperature is somewhat negated by an increase in humidity.

Hi Linda

I cannot see the benefit of an evaporative cooler over a 12 v fan. We have a truck fan and use it on hot nights when bush camping, and it uses very little power. If you want the cooling effect of water when you are in a low humidity area, hang a wet towel in front of the fan; a cheap and simple evaporative cooler. As aforesaid, much of the north will be humid.

We purchased a generator to use for our air conditioner when holidays in January 2005. We used it on a few hot afternoons and the relief from the heat was wonderful. We have not used it for the air conditioner since, and have found sitting outside in the shade and a bit of breeze satisfactory, and as above, the fan when we go into the caravan at night. Also when camped near crocodile free flowing waters, i take a dip to cool down whereas my husband is less inclined to go swimming.

Motherhen

Hi all

Could some one tell me what are the "truck fans" that are referred to by a few people.

Sounds like they might be the easy answer to the heat on hot nights.

Thanks John

As you won;t really want to travel up north in the wet anyway due to so many sights and parks being closed if you pan right you can travel so as to stay in the right climate for you. Up North in Winter and south in Summer. I know there are times when that won't work but i think the fans will do a good job.

Have fun