New AC unit for Defender!

[Mudnut]

I am copying a modification listed on this forum. Removed the under dash AC unit from my TD5 Defender, and installed a unit in the rear.

Out with the old, in with the new!!!

p.s. factory unit listed for sale in market place.

[djam1]

Thanks for the pics I can now live in peace knowing my defender isnt the dirtiest one in Australia

[VladTepes]

Hmm I may need some aircon bits but not all of it.

[Mudnut]

Thanks for the pics I can now live in peace knowing my defender isnt the dirtiest one in Australia

I work up Cape York. Thousands of kilometers of corrugated roads and tracks. With the old AC not working to its full potential, windows down, and red dust inside. Have blown out with leaf blower, but needs to be gurnied out.

[Mudnut]

Got it wired up, and plumbed on Wed. Cools the inside of the insulated Defender on about 40% cool, and low fan speed. Very happy with the result. Outside temp around 32C.

[Don 130]

What unit/parts did you use, and can you post a link?
Don.

[Mudnut]

What unit/parts did you use, and can you post a link?
Don.

I just purchased a under dash unit from my local AC specialist. Paid a bit more than online stores, but I try and support local businesses. Purchased the hoses from him also. Installed unit in cargo barrier, and plumbed the hoses in. Then had a mobile AC auto sparky come and hook it up to existing plumbing in the engine bay.

All up about $2200

[VladTepes]

I'm always looking at options - no cargo barrier to install an air con in in a twin cab.

[TonyC]

I'm always looking at options - no cargo barrier to install an air con in in a twin cab.

Someone, Rainman maybe, did a similar aircon setup in a dual cab with the unit above the rear seats, it would impact the headroom.

Tony

[VladTepes]

I need the seats to still be usable thus the problem.