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leme-thnkboutitDiesel heaters, now effective/efficient 12v AC? Great job, China! I've got a Vevor S02 portable AC (110v) that I hacked up and installed inside my dinette bench seat with a dryer vent exhausting the hot air outside. It pulls 380 watts on low 460 watts on high. It's 4500 btu, but does well to cool 120sf box truck in 30 minutes.
LittlestanI just picked up a Vevor 'tent' 4250BTU A/C unit that only uses 380W (AC 120V) here for $320 CAD after taxes: https://www.vevor.ca/portable-air-conditioners-c_13652/vevor-portable-air-conditioner-4250-btu-camping-air-conditioning-for-tent-rvs-p_010160727318?srsltid=AfmBOop2mywJwjlAOPIRNUdsif7finNFcxu0pJHhDpVeqG3drjb9ywGG This is the AC voltage model only; there is a different one that looks the same with DC 12/24V capability as well, though it pulls 450W/440W respectively and weighs about 5lbs more due to the onboard inverter. Works great and is small enough to install out of the way! All wattage draws are at max fan speed and coldest setting.
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