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  1. 22nd October 2007, 09:57 PM #11
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    Got it installed by an aircond place in Cairns that a mate worked for, the major components had been pre-ordered to go into a tourist coach operation that went broke. I offered them some cash, and my mate installed it cheap, total of about $1200. From memory, it is a 21000btu unit that operates from my standard compressor. It is very efficient and even on the warmest days in Cairns, we leave it on quarter strength, with the fan on two out of five, which means it takes very little power from the engine. The condenser sits on the roof above the driver/front pax, and air is forced up into it when moving forward, regardless of the two big thermo fans.
    Inside it has a forward facing unit, mounted just below the roof lining, behind the rear pax seats, blowing cold air forward. Besides being a great air cond, it is also an excellent demister. I wouldn't know how much you'd pay now, but my mate reckons close to $4k, using your compressor!. He said look around the truck wreckers, sometimes trucks and machinery use this type of gear. My main reason for going this way was so I'd have room for a turbo......Another mate of mine runs an Isuzu County, and his standard aircond is ok - for the two people up front - just!......Now for a heater!!.
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  2. 24th October 2007, 01:22 PM #12
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    bit late I know... but I'm considering this type of unit:

    pdf link - 52A current draw though!!!
    http://www.delphidiavia.it/Uploads/P.../CLEVELAND.pdf

    this one is 23A current draw...
    http://www.delphidiavia.it/Uploads/P.../CLIM/KIEV.pdf

    geez they have a heap of em...
    http://www.delphidiavia.it/Uploads/P...LIM/LONDON.pdf

    Ladas et al, any thoughts on the required cooling capacity to chill a defender properly? is 9kw sufficient?
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  3. 24th October 2007, 01:34 PM #13
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    I'm pretty sure someone on Outerlimits fitted a Red Dot unit in either a 110 or 'fender. Supposedly a lot more efficient than the original Oz fitted system.
    The original 'fender system was made by AMC who are no longer in business. Just out of curiosities sake, anyone know who has made them for LRA in recent years ?
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  4. 24th October 2007, 01:37 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by rick130 View Post
    The original 'fender system was made by AMC who are no longer in business. Just out of curiosities sake, anyone know who has made them for LRA in recent years ?
    Since AMC shut down, all the Defenders with A/C are factory fitted.
    Factory fit A/C has the extended nose.
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  5. 24th October 2007, 01:38 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1103.9TDI View Post
    Like this?..................works off the standard compressor, highly efficient - this one cools the interior down to 4deg C - on a 38deg C day in Cairns!, more than enough capacity for a tourist coach, let alone a Landy..........



    ..................costs lots........you might find one on a wrecked coach, or ask around....prices vary greatly.....
    How heavy is that thing Gerry? And how high?
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  6. 24th October 2007, 01:50 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scouse View Post
    Since AMC shut down, all the Defenders with A/C are factory fitted.
    Factory fit A/C has the extended nose.

    (sound of hand slapping forehead) makes sense
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  7. 24th October 2007, 06:39 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gillie View Post
    user name 58biscayne has only bought three items off ebay with the last one being 19 march 02.?? Have I got the right guy?
    Sorry stupid me, its 58biscayne4dr
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  8. 25th October 2007, 11:06 PM #18
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    get a 2000W inverter and one of these.

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dometic-B3254...QQcmdZViewItem

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  9. 26th October 2007, 05:57 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by andrew e View Post
    get a 2000W inverter and one of these.

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dometic-B3254...QQcmdZViewItem

    Andy
    an inverter doesn't have a hope in hell of running that.
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