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  1. 8th June 2011, 07:04 PM #1
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    Air Con: Red Dot 6100 on 1999 Td5 130 Dual Cab

    My local auto electrician has just installed a Red Dot 6100 on the rear (flat) section of my 130 Dual Cab. I had a solar panel permanently mounted on the front section to ensure the roof was totally butchered - pick it up tomorrow morning. Given he hadn't installed one of these units before, and certainly not on a defender, will be interesting to see exactly what has been done.

    Will post pics etc when I can - I know there is a bit of interest in rooftop units, and not too many examples. I'm not sure I'll be able to comment too much on performance given it is freezing in Victoria at the moment!

    I did come across this thread in my searches - the only defender I have seen photos of the 9777 being installed on. I was discouraged from going for this model by the red dot techs - and sort of wish I was persistent due to the increased capacity of the unit - although I'm sure the 6100 will be fine.
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    Brilliant mate. Looking forward to pics and report.

    As far as capacity goes, an asthmatic seagull would be better than the standard unit !

    For anyone interested I THINK this is the unit in question… towe0609 am I right?

    http://acpxp004.corpnet.customs:8080...e=Rooftops.pdf

    Too bad it’s not reverse cycle !



    I don't suppose you'd care to share the cost of purchase plus installation?



    Also I added AIR CON to the title of the thread so people will find it easier in a search.

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  3. 11th June 2011, 01:34 PM #3
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    Photos below. In terms of total project cost
    1. Compressor - approx $300 second hand (had only done 30,000km) from Linn Rover
    2. New Belt - $80
    2. Pipes - $110 SH from Linn you need the pipes that fit the compressor, these are then cut and connected to rubber AC hose.
    3. Red Dot Unit $2,100
    4. Installation Parts $520 inc pipe, brackets, connectors, relays, wire, workshop consumables, gas etc.
    5. Labour - $780 - 12 hours @ $65/hr which included install of a solar panel on front section of roof (wouldn't have taken long)

    Total - $3,890 total cost

    So it is a very expensive proposition - worth it? Hard to tell in the middle of Winter. I'm happy with the way the installation has been done though. Photos of inside to follow.













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    Height

    I case anyone is interested, the vehicle is now 2.165m high.

    Luckily it still fits in my garage!
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    Man I think that price tag will "disinterest" the wife.
    I already have an air con compressor.. I assume the standard one would do the job?
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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    Quote Originally Posted by VladTepes View Post
    I assume the standard one would do the job?
    Yes, the compressor I am using is stock standard.
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    It's slighly less "slim" than I'd hoped.
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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    I still I like this model Photos of Air con install, 200 or 300TDI?
    better.

    Model is now called a Dot R6840 I think. http://www.rdac.com/sites/default/fi.../Backwalls.pdf


    Was in a Defender being sold in the markets some time back.
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    Would love some details on how the solar panel was fitted.
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