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Subject:Re: WESTY AIR CONDITIONER IDEA
Date:Mon, 15 Sep 2003 00:01:49 EDT

In a message dated 9/14/03 11:15:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mwsnow@COX.NET
writes:

>
> It would be a lot easier to put the AC unit on a trailer towed behind
> the van.  You could mount a windmill on top of the trailer that would
> charge the 22 batteries needed to run it while driving.  Of course the
> windmill would have to telescope up and down so the poptop wouldn't
> interfere with the breeze while camping.  Could you run a microwave and
> a TV off of this thing too?
>
> Good God, Chris.  What happened to the great outdoors?
>
> Seriously, It would have to be anchored down awfully well.  I can't
> imagine the damage that a 65 MPH window air conditioner in free flight
> would do in a collision or even a panic stop.
>
>

i guess you havent seen others pics of the RF window mounted unit.  obviously
its designed to be used plugged into 120v current from a campground or
whatever.  if i can walk on the luggage rack (i weigh about 185) then it can support
a 60 lb small a/c unit.  like i said, build a cradle it rests in and strap it
down to the tie downs.    ive seen other people carry all kinds of stuff up
there..firewood, lockboxes, you name it..
chris

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