Thanks Doug.  Let me know how it all comes out if you do some
"re-engineering" on it.  I have thought of buying one of those floor
units with a dry hose already on it to use when I am "docked".  Would
have to be small so it could fit between the front seats. I just have
not found one small enough yet.

Maybe this little one (with some work) could mount in one of the side
windows or luggage rack for 110 usage. Hmmmmmmmmmm.

-Tom

Doug in Calif wrote:

>Tom,
>Here's the specs on what I believe is the exact unit.
>I know the one at Sams is a GE and 5150 btu and the 530 watts match as well
>.
>It looks like the Sam's price of $77 is pretty darn good, shows up better
>than internet pricing.
>
>Its possible the model at Sams does not have all the features like remote
>control and timers and stuff.
>For $77 bucks I am very tempted to buy one and play around with it and my
>inverter and see how it works.
>If nothing else I can plug it into my van and plug the van into shore power
>for a pre cool down.
>
>I would also be very interested if I could "strip" it down and get it into a
>smaller lighter bare bones unit.
>Some stuff lends it self to that and some engineering is pretty good
>already.
>
>Here's the link for the specs.
>
>Keep yer head cool!
>
>http://tinyurl.com/cvhm2
>
>
>Doug
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Tom Bauer" <Tom.Bauer@Sun.COM>
>To: "Doug in Calif" <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
>Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 1:25 PM
>Subject: Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
>
>
>
>
>>Hey Doug,
>>
>>What is the make and model of this sucker.  I want one!  I am not a
>>Sam's Damn Club member.... I wonder if they have them at Costco.
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>-Tom
>>
>>Doug in Calif wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>Well, its ALMOST July here and its definitely beginning to warm up.
>>>I was just at Sams Club and noticed they had a very small AC window unit
>>>that puts out 5150 btu and is quite energy efficient draws 4.5 amps 110vt
>>>
>>>
>530 watts.  $77 BUCKS!
>
>
>>>It was running and the ice cold air sure felt good. I lifted it up to see
>>>
>>>
>how heavy, I am guessing
>
>
>>>40-50 lbs. Its only about a 12 inches tall and a little bit longer not
>>>
>>>
>much off from a cube.
>
>
>>>Just wondering if my 1000 watt AC inverter would handle it while the
>>>
>>>
>engine is running.
>
>
>>>I think its small enough to ride in the passenger floor area of the front
>>>
>>>
>seat,
>
>
>>>I would have to duct the warm air out with a dryer vent hose.
>>>
>>>I know I saw a unit like this rigged up in the passenger window.
>>>
>>>not sure if the rating on the label is start amps or continuos.
>>>
>>>
>>>Thoughts?
>>>
>>>Be Cool,
>>>
>>>
>>>Doug Fayne
>>>87 dove blue (hot) syncro with no a/c and a bad heater shut off valve to
>>>
>>>
>boot!
>
>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
T