• Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!

  • Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.

 

Search results

  1. Gunny 0369

    LMTV Air Conditioner

    Hello, to save you money, these units can be installed by most any RV shop, and charged by most all HVAC companies. We would not have time to install these on trucks other than our own. - testing these units is a bit of w long drawn out process, which involves stressing all the componants...
  2. Gunny 0369

    LMTV Air Conditioner

    Another thing I like, on an external battery bank, engine OFF.. The unit will run for 8 hours before switch auto shuts down unit/ due to low voltage. //// think waiting at Ferry, or traffic where youvwant to shut engine off, etc.
  3. Gunny 0369

    LMTV Air Conditioner

    120 v Ac units pull too many amps, for that application, inverted. the Chinese made units are 900$ around 800 for bulk orders over 3. So far, happy with the unit, still op checking and testing the unit in some extreme temps, 58 degree outlet temps, blowing right on you is plenty. we will...
  4. Gunny 0369

    LMTV Air Conditioner

    hello Seth, these units are widely used overseas, and I believe they are trying to break in to the US market. price breaks at 5 units or more, We will do a 6 month test on it to see how they hold up in extreme use. The brand name is Vehiclima, model VDC20D/12V or 24 volt USD965/unit...
  5. Gunny 0369

    LMTV Air Conditioner

    Installed and charged with 134A , easy install, and only small cuts required in the roof of the cab.
  6. Gunny 0369

    LMTV Air Conditioner

    Update pix on the 12 volt AC unit. wired direct to the fuse panel lugs.
  7. Gunny 0369

    LMTV Air Conditioner

    BTW the units Im installing have 2 cooling fans, and look a bit more low profile than Daves... I dont want to sell these , but after we op check them, I will post pricing and Availability for you to go direct... Just watch for import tariffs gotchas.. I avoided that luckily...
  8. Gunny 0369

    LMTV Air Conditioner

    We are two weeks from installing our AC units, these are 12 v or 24 v . Ive purchased the 12 volt. The build has been held up by the body shop..... 1086 LWB MHC Expedition Vehicle , full bedroom king bed, sleeper sofa, round couch, elec fireplace, rock wall and full kitchen with full shower.
  9. Gunny 0369

    LMTV Air Conditioner

    UPDATE I hope to install this unit in Feb 17, still hard at work on the 1086.MTV ..... The trucks are relatively easy to work on, but TIME CONSUMING.... AC unit arrived, well packaged and complete, with some good quality parts.... now well see.........
  10. Gunny 0369

    LMTV Air Conditioner

    Yes, exactly. .. Im planning a HEAVILY insulated cab, and window block/ tinting. We will see what the BTU output REALLY is, or weather or not this is a crap shoot. Illl be the experiment. Good thoughts, thanks.
  11. Gunny 0369

    LMTV Air Conditioner

    Ok Gents. Ive looked this over, and it appears that most LMTV owners have all, or most of the parts, but not complete installs. Short of owning a Cat store, it looks like the best way to avoid the pully/belt/compressor/set up is to just avoid it. I found 12 volt compressor ran AC units, that...
  12. Gunny 0369

    LMTV Air Conditioner

    Hello gents, I read through this entire thread, great info. Now, Is there anyone out there that has ALL the parts to retrofit a SS M 1086 with the Cat 3116? (Possible kit, or have all the pieces) Thanks
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website like our supporting vendors. Their ads help keep Steel Soldiers going. Please consider disabling your ad blockers for the site. Thanks!

I've Disabled AdBlock
No Thanks