RV Coolbox ? Keeping the hot Texas summer cooler

[N941WR]

Originally Posted by Louise Hose

The builder/manufacturer says that the unit is actually removing moisture from the air, making the cabin a bit drier, although I haven't figured out how that happens...

Cooler air holds less moisture?

[Louise Hose]

Originally Posted by N941WR

Cooler air holds less moisture?

That's what a true air conditioner does (hence the water drips from your car). Without that feature of home airconditioning, our house would be drenched with condensation all summer long.

[the_other_dougreeves]

Originally Posted by N941WR

Cooler air holds less moisture?

Yes. If you don't believe me, stick your head inside a cloud

By having the coil inside the cooler, condensed moisture is removed. If you have the coil outside the cooler or don't allow it to drain, the condensate gets everywhere and humidity stays high.

TODR

[CNEJR]

I wanted to Thank everyone for their comments and interest in the RVCoolbox. I finally got all orders produced & shipped. This little box has really been received well during our hot summer. Thanks

I have tried to keep this box as compact as possible, while remaining beneficial and functional. I have heard from many during its product testing, particularly from those who fly with their wives. It may have saved a couple of divorces (just kidding), but it really does help.

I have tried to keep the cost of this box down to where the average guy who would want to build their own would find the following: ?By the time I sourced all the parts, paid for these individually at retail, spent the time an effort to drive around and pick up the parts, spend the time trying to reinvent ?the wheel?, I could have bought one of these complete from Chuck.? Do I make money of these? Yes, I do, only because I buy parts from the manufacturers hundreds at a time and am willing to work for $6.00 an hour. Besides, any profits made from this go towards an ?old man's flying lessons?, me.

In answer to many of your questions:

The box works on the same principle as a true air conditioner, it removes water from the air by condensing it on the coil, condensation simply drains to the bottom of the box. It is not an evaporative cooler.
The box is 18?x14.5?x11?
@12volts it draws approx. 5 amps
It has a 4' hose you can use to pump water overboard in a few minutes.
You should fill the whole box with ice on both sides, but not add any water on startup.
Box is designed to baffle water to prevent sloshing as ice melts.
The box has no bottom drain (don't want to inadvertently spill in the plane.)
The box dry weighs approx. 9 lbs.
I test every box personally.
For a small up charge, I will make you one for 24 volts.
Block Ice works well, I have also experimented with freezing 20oz water bottles, which work well, but in this case you must add a little water.

I am experimenting on a design that will vent vapor from ?Dry Ice? safely outside the airplane, without any CO2 being able to enter the cockpit. If it works out, it will be an easy retro fit to existing boxes and sold as an accessory..

As winter is coming, I know things will slow down, so here's a little deal kind of like a ?Group Buy?.
If you order one of these boxes on the Website rvcoolbox.com before October 31st. I will either rebate the shipping charge to you by ?check? with the shipment OR I will make a Contribution (the shipping charge) to Doug Reeve's VAF on each order designated that way. Lower 48 states only.

I think on the checkout you can add shipping instructions, either put ?VAF Shipping Rebate? for check to you. Or ?VAF Shipping Contribution?. I am an honest person and I will do what I promise. If you can't add it in the shipping instructions, just put it in the second line of the street address.

?Help an old man learn to fly, make your wife happy, help Doug at the same time and fly cool.? Buy an RVCoolbox.

[BillSchlatterer]

I saved this for a reason and the reason was that it really worked well. This unit is good for full round of golf in 90-100 degree heat. (4-5 hours) The unit has a container inside (comes with a couple I think) which you fill and freeze a solid block of ice. As it melts, the cooling grid is in the bottom under the block and a minimal amount of water covers the grid. It puts out a really good cool stream of air.




It has several speeds; however,.. that 4-5 hours is actually somewhat questionable because the cart seat has a pressure switch on it that turns the unit off and on as you sit down! You can use bag ice as well but it doesn't last as long.

Nope, forgot the name of it but it's standard golf cart stuff.


Bill S
7a finishing for real this time

[6 Gun]

just wondering if any one has tried the $39.95 koolaire unit that you put on the top of a small ice chest
if so please post a short report
thanks bob