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-====== cooling and air conditioning ======+====== Cooling and Air Conditioning ======
  
 In general, [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning with solar power]] is impractical.  [[hvac:ventilation|Ventilation]], on the other hand, is nearly-mandatory. In general, [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning with solar power]] is impractical.  [[hvac:ventilation|Ventilation]], on the other hand, is nearly-mandatory.
  
 +===== snowbirding =====
  
-===== generator or shore power =====+Since the van has wheels, many vandwellers [[camping:snowbirding|follow mild weather]]. 
 +===== Keeping Cool =====
  
-The easiest way to run A/C is by [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]] (plugged into the grid).  +Vehicle color has a very large impact on how hot the interiors can get. A Ford dealer in Texas [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/ordering-question-about-color.86639/#post-1130220|took measurements of a bunch of identical Ford Transits]] when sitting in the sun, and found that the Silver and White vans were the coolest (114-118 degrees) while the hottest was the dark grey (at **142** degrees).  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_2lsMXR|Other tests]] have come up with similar results.
  
-The next easiest way is to run a [[electrical:generator|generator]]. +Reflective sun shades for the windows can make a large difference, especially when paired with ventilation.  A list of custom sun shade makers is found on the [[hvac:insulation|Insulation]] page. 
-===== evaporative cooling =====+ 
 +===== Air Conditioning ===== 
 + 
 +The most practical way to run A/C is by [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]] (plugged into the grid). Most R/Vs and vans designed for this will need a 30 amp connector. 
 + 
 +The next easiest way is to run a [[electrical:generator|generator]]. You will likely need something in the 3,000 watt range. 
 + 
 +It's //possible// to run A/C off of a battery bank, but you're going to spend //tens of thousands// of dollars to make it happen.  https://faroutride.com/12v-air-con/ 
 + 
 +===== Evaporation cooling =====
  
  
 This topic has [[hvac:swamp_cooler|its own page]]. This topic has [[hvac:swamp_cooler|its own page]].
hvac/cooling.txt · Last modified: 2024/02/22 13:09 by frater_secessus

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