Tour 931
Ranger
Back in Washington I would sleep in the CI that had a/c for the four nights in the summer it got too hot in the house. I suspect I’ll do the same thing here.
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Morning Cup Of Coffee And Weather
- Thread starter Tour 931
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Back in Washington I would sleep in the CI that had a/c for the four nights in the summer it got too hot in the house. I suspect I’ll do the same thing here.
Sweeney
Administrator
We've thought about doing that...a 5000 BTU window shaker that pulls 4 amps running...a heck of a lot less than the big whole house...AC is a NECESSITY in the midwest starting just about any time now until September.
Today is cloudier and with rain moving in this evening....I need to start thinking about painting projects. Built a shed in 2020 I need to pain the trim on, and a little around the windows. which will likely spill out into re-trimming the whole house. Its rock fronted with T1-11 around back.
Next yera the T1-11 is getting replaced with something much better...that stuff is junk Of course when I do that, it means new windows to get more air in the bedroom --- and likely spray in foam insulation, since I'll have the cavities open...maybe some rewiring too....when I"m at that....
While completely unrelated and discussed elsewhere, the honda eu2200 handles the AC perfectly...4amp running, spike to 16 amp on compressor start --- just enough to get a burp....
Warren Mary Ellen
Ranger
When I started teaching in SC in 1990, the school had no AC. I was cooler outside at football practice than in the building during the day. Not sure how we used live here without AC. Last day with kids today, so school is out tomorrow for me. Mary Ellen has to go until Monday in her district.
Van_and_Terri
Ranger
Never had AC in NC in school until I got in High School in the early 70s.
Did you ever get that capacitive start unit installed to slowly start the AC, and cut down on the startup amperage draw to eliminate that burp/bark??
Long Truong
Junior Ranger
I read the other day (can't find the link right now for the life of me) that we just have more 95-100+ degree days now than we did in the 90s (at least here in Chicago). It really was easier to go without AC a couple of decades ago.
Warren Mary Ellen
Ranger
Never had AC in school until I went to college in ‘86. Then in the early ‘90s I taught in school in SC a without AC Ffor 2 years.
Sweeney
Administrator
Not yet....starts fine without it, with the exception of the burp, so it is still in the "nice to have" not the "Gotstahave" categroy.
The stopper is space. There isn't enough room inside one of the 5000 BTU units to fit the capacitor inside, and I don't want to drill sideways into a bin, additionally my bins are both full. So, I'd have to remote mount it. Which can be done technically, just have to splice wires. Maybe remote mount the start under neath? Its in a heavy duty case...possible....how do I get wires to it -- the only path outside is through the drain tube.
Down the train tube might be technically possible...but this would greatly increase the risk of a clog and leak situation....
Kind of out of ideas on this
Sweeney
Administrator
We had AC in high school in the 80s. However it was a private school and it was far cheaper to open the windows --- which is what they did. I remember a fan on really warm days....but those were not common, and usually not needed since school didn't start until Labor day --- and by then you are generally past the intense heat of July
campdude
Ranger
Man-o-man...do we sound like a bunch of old folks on here...."Back in our day we had to..." But on the bright side we are still here to be able to chat about it.
Sweeney
Administrator
I'm giving up the fight --- I'm pulling my pants higher every couple days and practicing "Get off my lawn! Darned kids!"
I should have it mastered by August.
Tour 931
Ranger
I finally dug my motor home out of the mud. When I parked it here three plus months ago it was frozen solid. Then the spring thaw came and it sank down to the axles. After using the leveling jacks to raise it I threw dirt under the tires and lowered it Then I threw dirt under the Jack stands and repeated this process six times.
The Class A looked so out of place in the driveway. Now I can widen it by digging out the left side and putting the earth to the right and covering it with gravel. It will give me a turn around area so I don’t have to back up the 300 yards.
The CI is more my style and I use the sink almost every day instead of going inside.
The Class A looked so out of place in the driveway. Now I can widen it by digging out the left side and putting the earth to the right and covering it with gravel. It will give me a turn around area so I don’t have to back up the 300 yards.
Long Truong
Junior Ranger
Question do you guys use a cordless drill for the leveling jacks in lieu of doing it by hand? I tried using my home drill and but it's insufficiently powerfulyuck - That made for an interesting couple hours work...I can't say I envy you
For the record, the stabilizer/leveling jacks on a camp-inn can be used for tire changes as well using
Yes. I use a drill on high speed to run the jacks down, then switch to low to raise any significant weight. The sound of the drill tells me when it is becoming unhappy.
Tire change? I used the drill first, then it became VERY unhappy and did it by hand. I will tell you that using the hand crank that comes with the teardrop is the wrong tool for tire changing. It will do it, but it is very slow and difficult. I now carry a dedicated rachet socket wrench in the tire compartment in case I need to change the tire. Works great, worth the $13 or so I spent on it.
Tire change? I used the drill first, then it became VERY unhappy and did it by hand. I will tell you that using the hand crank that comes with the teardrop is the wrong tool for tire changing. It will do it, but it is very slow and difficult. I now carry a dedicated rachet socket wrench in the tire compartment in case I need to change the tire. Works great, worth the $13 or so I spent on it.
Long Truong
Junior Ranger
Maybe I need a more powerful drill?
Sweeney
Administrator
I use a 3/8 drive craftsman and a socket...1 less thing to carry, and it gets the job done very easily...
A drill motor won't produce enough torque and the rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat of an impact driver just echos through the campground...and I don't want to distrub anyone elses calm.
GlampingOn
Ranger
Great tip Sweeney.