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Clay Washington 07-18-2008 09:14 AM

My HVAC friend says that he never heard of a 12-volt compressor, and that fact would make it nearly impossible to get parts for a 12-volt AC unit. Also the drain on the batteries would be greater than any I expect.

So, I think my best bet is to find and install a true 115-volt system and connect it to my Shore Power wiring. I will be able to use it at my dock or connect a portable generator to the Shore Power outlet.

Thanks all! :D

VetteLT193 07-18-2008 09:21 AM


Originally Posted by tblrklakemo (Post 2626610)
Oh yeah...i think I recall a long thread about this some time ago.

would you rather have a diesel gen that had spark protection over a gas unit...on a gas boat? or would you never mix and match no matter what?

The new gas gen sets with the catalytic converters are so good I'd go with gas to leave the fuel the same. It's less thing to have to deal with


Originally Posted by Frequency (Post 2626741)
I would be tempted to engineer a self contained water reservoir system with a radiator to connect to the a/c water lines so you could run the a/c on the trailer. Just roll it out of the garage and hook it up.

I'm surprised the AC manufacturers don't have some sort of add on already. I thought about using an inboard flush kit along with some sort of water collection but what a total PITA. And probably not possible for anyone that has a boat on a lift.

VetteLT193 07-18-2008 09:22 AM


Originally Posted by Clay Washington (Post 2627687)
My HVAC friend says that he never heard of a 12-volt compressor, and that fact would make it nearly impossible to get parts for a 12-volt AC unit. Also the drain on the batteries would be greater than any I expect.

So, I think my best bet is to find and install a true 115-volt system and connect it to my Shore Power wiring. I will be able to use it at my dock or connect a portable generator to the Shore Power outlet.

Thanks all! :D

They are becoming more popular now because hybrid cars use this technology.

cruise n comfort 08-26-2008 09:47 AM

If anyone has any questions regarding our 12 volt system, or the benefit from using a true 12 volt system over a 115 volt a/c system fire away.
Thanks
Chris Frye

tommymonza 08-26-2008 11:06 AM

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