Possible replacement for the A/C

Originally posted by techntrek David, you must have had the A/C from the first batch, with no wall control.  Later models allowed you to leave the fan "on", which we do now (someone did figure out how to make the older A/C do the same).  The compressor kicking on still wakes me up half the time, vibrating the whole 'pod like a drum.  So from a sleep quality standpoint there is no question.   From a $ standpoint, the best option is to leave things as they are, no real "payback" is possible.  We spend minimum 20 or so days per year in it, and up to 30, so added comfort for a whole month out of the year is an argument for doing it.   I do think I'll order one for the house first so I can play with the pieces on the 'pod and see how it operates in real life up on the wall of my house.

To dig up this old thread on split-type a/c:

my  neighbor had one of these installed in his garage, I believe it was the sanyo, even when the compressor kicks on, is only as loud as a regular window fan.  I just got my 176t and was shocked how loud that ac is.  when the furnace is being used it kicks the fan on the ceiling too, and even that is louder than the tv at 3/4 volume.  is there anyway I can just run the furnace without running the ac fan?

Things I have noticed:  FYI...

there is a 2amp consumption at all times, I think (power converter, battery charger, all appliances even turned off consume some power.
when the ac fan turns on it goes between 6 and 7 amps. jumps by 4 amps, even at low speed this blows harder than a central ac blower. 
the ac on low jumps to 12amps

Originally posted by Goose   On the thermostat on the wall, go to the fan setting and turn the fan off. I did the same thing a year ago.   Goose

Thanks for the tip, I have that single zone digital thermostat, the only options are, lo hi, auto.  based on the manual there are two options of thermostats.
 I set it to low so that should atleast help.

Originally posted by techntrek I found two more possible replacements.  Like the Mini-splits they would have to be mounted on the tongue, but these are pretty small and light.  And they don't need anything mounted inside, just two holes in the side for air in/out.  Not too terribly expensive, about the same as a standard RV A/C.  Provides heat, too. After looking around at the specs I noticed they even mention "small RVs" as one possible use for these. http://www.climaterightair.com/cr-2550 http://www.climaterightair.com/cr-7000