30 amps max at startup.  Much less when running.  It would be like running
your high beams on with aux. lights.  Yep, a 90 amp alternator would be
nice.

----- Original Message -----
From: Jim A <jrasite@eoni.com>
To: CHRIS STANN <cstann@home.com>
Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 11:36 PM
Subject: Re: FW: add A/C

> It would have to be a helluva inverter.  Those puppies draw 20 amps at
120v...
>  Inverter would have to draw 200 amps at 12v assuming 100% effeciency.
Gonna
> take a BIG alternator!  (or a 3.5kw Onan in the back.) ;o)
>
> Jim Arnott
> WetWesties
> Union, OR
>
> CHRIS STANN wrote:
> >
> > Tom,
> >
> > In order to install an RV A/C unit you would need to cut a 'standard'
> > 14''x14'' opening to mount the A/C.  It would not fit on the luggage
rack up
> > front, so you would have to mount it on the pop-top.  The lightest unit
I
> > was able to find was 87 LB and could conceivably run on an inverter
while
> > the van was in motion.  I found this out when I was considering
purchasing
> > an air-cooled Westfalia and wanted to minimize the drag on the motor
while
> > still using A/C.
> >
> > I think you are better off using a small home window A/C unit in the
> > driver's window, while camping only, and block off the open space using
> > plywood.
> >
> > Chris.