AIR CONDITIONING
THIS SECTION DEALS WITH THE DIFFERENT WAYS MEMBERS OF SSCE HAVE
COME UP WITH TO PUT AIR CONDITIONING IN THEIR SCOTTYS. SINCE THE WAY THE
ROOFS ARE BUILT ON THESE CAMPERS IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO USE A REGULAR RV UNIT
HERE YOU WILL SEE SOME OF THE SOLUTIONS OUR MEMBERS HAVE COME UP WITH
THIS SECTION DEALS WITH THE DIFFERENT WAYS MEMBERS OF SSCE HAVE
COME UP WITH TO PUT AIR CONDITIONING IN THEIR SCOTTYS. SINCE THE WAY THE
ROOFS ARE BUILT ON THESE CAMPERS IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO USE A REGULAR RV UNIT
HERE YOU WILL SEE SOME OF THE SOLUTIONS OUR MEMBERS HAVE COME UP WITH
This unit was installed through the back cargo door and mounted on draw slides
to slide in and out. Inside it was vented through the gaucho bunk with dryer
hose.
to slide in and out. Inside it was vented through the gaucho bunk with dryer
hose.
This unit is used on the outside under the
camper and vented under the refrigerator,
with dryer hose. This style cuts down the
amount of cutting into the camper, also noise
and heat from the unit are reduced.
camper and vented under the refrigerator,
with dryer hose. This style cuts down the
amount of cutting into the camper, also noise
and heat from the unit are reduced.
This unit was put in where the
furnace use to be, and vents
out the side where the furnace
use to. There is also a slot
under the unit for a pan to
slide in and out to catch any
moisture from the unit
furnace use to be, and vents
out the side where the furnace
use to. There is also a slot
under the unit for a pan to
slide in and out to catch any
moisture from the unit
This unit was installed in the front window of this
67 gaucho by removing the screen and cranking
the window open.
67 gaucho by removing the screen and cranking
the window open.
This unit was installed by removing the window frame on this
gaucho, and mounting the air conditioner in the window, with a
frame built around the unit. This window frame is the emergency
exit type of frame.
gaucho, and mounting the air conditioner in the window, with a
frame built around the unit. This window frame is the emergency
exit type of frame.
I think there are as many ways of putting air into a Scotty as there are models of Scottys. Here
are just a few. Some of the things you want to take into consideration, is the drainage of the
moisture produced by the air conditioner, and venting the heat from the unit to the outside.
Heir has a 5000 btu and a 5200 btu unit that are smaller in size. They seem to work well and are
more than enough to cool one of these small campers. They run around 100 dollars at Walmart.
I've put in 4 units in a 77 hilander, 68 gaucho, 67 gaucho and a 69 hilander and they all work
well.
As we get more into the season I will post more as far as models and such available for your
Scotty.
are just a few. Some of the things you want to take into consideration, is the drainage of the
moisture produced by the air conditioner, and venting the heat from the unit to the outside.
Heir has a 5000 btu and a 5200 btu unit that are smaller in size. They seem to work well and are
more than enough to cool one of these small campers. They run around 100 dollars at Walmart.
I've put in 4 units in a 77 hilander, 68 gaucho, 67 gaucho and a 69 hilander and they all work
well.
As we get more into the season I will post more as far as models and such available for your
Scotty.
First of all the only time you would need a generator on a travel trailer is if you plan to do some dry
camping without electricity. If this is the case you would need the generator to operate the air conditioner,
microwave, TV or any 120 volt appliances, the refrigerator in the electric mode and your 120 volt outlets.
Your trailer has a 30 amp electrical service. What this equates to is you can operate 3,600 watts before
you have a problem. 120 volts X 30 amps = 3,600 watts. You are probably aware that you cannot operate
everything in the trailer at one time without a breaker tripping. This is because you are exceeding the
3,600 watt limit or the 30 amp limit. For a quick example, the A/C draws about 14 amps. If you use the
microwave, another 13 amps, and a coffee pot at 8 amps, all at the same time you exceed the 30 amps
and a breaker will trip.
Generators are rated in kilowatts. Each kilowatt is 1,000 watts. So a 3kw generator is 3,000 watts. This is
less than the 3,600 watts your trailer is designed for. If you plan to use the A/C with the generator I
recommend a 4kw generator, 4,000 watts or 33.3 amps. There are many different types of portable
generators available. You need to determine how you will mount or transport the generator. Some people
have a small platform mounted to the rear of the trailer that they mount the generator on. Other people
just transport it in the tow vehicle and when you get to your destination set it up where you will be
camping. You need to take additional fuel depending on where you are going and how long you are
staying. Be sure and route the exhaust away from the trailer. Carbon monoxide is deadly! To connect to it
you either need a generator with an outlet designed to plug the trailer plug into or you can use an adapter
to go from the trailer plug into the generator receptacle. Try to avoid using any extension cords as this
affects the voltage coming into the trailer. When you use the generator select the number of appliances
that will be operating at one time just as you do when you're plugged into campground electric. Most
appliances have a data plate that tells you the wattage or amperage requirements of the appliance. Here is
some basic information on amperage draw for common trailer appliances and electronics.
Coffee maker - 8.3 amps
Converter - 8 amps
Hair dryer - 9 to 12 amps
Microwave - 13 amps
Refrigerator - 2.8 amps
Roof air conditioner 13.5 amps
TV - 1.5 amps
Toaster - 8 to 10 amps
VCR - 2 amps
Electric skillet 6 to 12 amps
camping without electricity. If this is the case you would need the generator to operate the air conditioner,
microwave, TV or any 120 volt appliances, the refrigerator in the electric mode and your 120 volt outlets.
Your trailer has a 30 amp electrical service. What this equates to is you can operate 3,600 watts before
you have a problem. 120 volts X 30 amps = 3,600 watts. You are probably aware that you cannot operate
everything in the trailer at one time without a breaker tripping. This is because you are exceeding the
3,600 watt limit or the 30 amp limit. For a quick example, the A/C draws about 14 amps. If you use the
microwave, another 13 amps, and a coffee pot at 8 amps, all at the same time you exceed the 30 amps
and a breaker will trip.
Generators are rated in kilowatts. Each kilowatt is 1,000 watts. So a 3kw generator is 3,000 watts. This is
less than the 3,600 watts your trailer is designed for. If you plan to use the A/C with the generator I
recommend a 4kw generator, 4,000 watts or 33.3 amps. There are many different types of portable
generators available. You need to determine how you will mount or transport the generator. Some people
have a small platform mounted to the rear of the trailer that they mount the generator on. Other people
just transport it in the tow vehicle and when you get to your destination set it up where you will be
camping. You need to take additional fuel depending on where you are going and how long you are
staying. Be sure and route the exhaust away from the trailer. Carbon monoxide is deadly! To connect to it
you either need a generator with an outlet designed to plug the trailer plug into or you can use an adapter
to go from the trailer plug into the generator receptacle. Try to avoid using any extension cords as this
affects the voltage coming into the trailer. When you use the generator select the number of appliances
that will be operating at one time just as you do when you're plugged into campground electric. Most
appliances have a data plate that tells you the wattage or amperage requirements of the appliance. Here is
some basic information on amperage draw for common trailer appliances and electronics.
Coffee maker - 8.3 amps
Converter - 8 amps
Hair dryer - 9 to 12 amps
Microwave - 13 amps
Refrigerator - 2.8 amps
Roof air conditioner 13.5 amps
TV - 1.5 amps
Toaster - 8 to 10 amps
VCR - 2 amps
Electric skillet 6 to 12 amps
Article I found on amps and generators for
travel trailers
travel trailers
There are many different kinds of air conditioners on the market, most rv units call for a roof mounted
system but on a Scotty there is not enough support to handle one, though I have seen them mounted on
the roof of a few. There was extra support from the inside provided, I'm not sure how these worked but I
would not venture into a roof mounted unit.
system but on a Scotty there is not enough support to handle one, though I have seen them mounted on
the roof of a few. There was extra support from the inside provided, I'm not sure how these worked but I
would not venture into a roof mounted unit.
Here is a link to the swampy cooler, 12 volt
Ive never used one of these, but from what I understand it
depends on your location and weather as to how it cools
swampy 12 volt
Ive never used one of these, but from what I understand it
depends on your location and weather as to how it cools
swampy 12 volt
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