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| Author: | Ksflyer1 [ Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Anyone using carry on ac?? |
It is supposed to be hot this weekend, and I was curious who is running carry on ac in a Vista. It says that a 20 amp circuit should be used, but I think the 268 has a 15 amp, I could be wrong, will check tonight. Any thoughts or input would be appreciated. Have never really needed this before, but just wondering if it is worth it?? Thanks, KS. |
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| Author: | powellcrazy [ Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone using carry on ac?? |
I have never used a carry on, looked into buying them, but for approx the same money you can install a real A/C unit. Check mermaid air, out of Florida. They have some nice units, and for less than the Dommetic. We did have a mini swamp cooler, it worked somewhat for a small cuddy, but nothing compared to a real A/C unit. Current boat has 5000 btu a/c, works ok, really need more. |
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| Author: | teker [ Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone using carry on ac?? |
I have used one in a 258. Works good. |
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| Author: | aabrahams [ Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone using carry on ac?? |
I had one on my walk around. It was HEAVY and a PITA. Worked really well though. |
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| Author: | ry57pont [ Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone using carry on ac?? |
powellcrazy wrote: I have never used a carry on, looked into buying them, but for approx the same money you can install a real A/C unit. Check mermaid air, out of Florida. They have some nice units, and for less than the Dommetic. We did have a mini swamp cooler, it worked somewhat for a small cuddy, but nothing compared to a real A/C unit. Current boat has 5000 btu a/c, works ok, really need more. does it run all the time? why does it need more? will a honda 2000 run anything bigger? Thanks - Ryan |
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| Author: | JeffK [ Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone using carry on ac?? |
We use a carry on with our 255 sundowner. It does very well in the cuddy, and for the camper canvas in the evenings only. Once the Florida sun starts to heat up, its all over. |
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| Author: | AlexJ [ Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone using carry on ac?? |
I have one for my Vista. I plug it in the inside plug in the cabin. I only run it at night when its really warm. Otherwise, its at home. It is placed on the top deck port hole that opens into the cabin. Check out this site, this is the one I have... http://www.cruisair.com/carry.html |
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| Author: | Ksflyer1 [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone using carry on ac?? |
Thanks for the great responses, I love this site. Still on the fence about purchase. KS |
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| Author: | powellcrazy [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone using carry on ac?? |
ry57pont wrote: powellcrazy wrote: I have never used a carry on, looked into buying them, but for approx the same money you can install a real A/C unit. Check mermaid air, out of Florida. They have some nice units, and for less than the Dommetic. We did have a mini swamp cooler, it worked somewhat for a small cuddy, but nothing compared to a real A/C unit. Current boat has 5000 btu a/c, works ok, really need more. does it run all the time? why does it need more? will a honda 2000 run anything bigger? Thanks - Ryan It does run all the time trying to keep cabin down in upper 70's during the day with sun out and 90 deg out side. The honda EU2000 bearly knows that it is running a 5000btu unit, yes it could run a bigger unit. You got to know what the start up amps are, the EU2000 can only handle upto 15.5 amps surge 13 amps continuous. I want a bigger A/C unit because the 5000 btu just does not cut it for us! It does work good when the sun is down!!!! |
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