Great forum - I just joined. Recently bought a 2008 144 passenger van for a conversion project.
My question: If I understand correctly, the Rear a/c unit runs of of an auxiliary alternator and only operates when the engine is running. Is it possible or reasonable to modify this unit to run off of house batteries like a regular RV ac? If so, anyone have experience with this or know the power requirements?
I've read where others have removed the unit to make room for a standard RV a/c.
A side question - in the meantime, if I'm not using the REAR AC unit, can I remove the front auxiliary alt belt (because it's also squealing when cold) and just leave it off?
Thanks in advance!
Bob
My question: If I understand correctly, the Rear a/c unit runs of of an auxiliary alternator and only operates when the engine is running. Is it possible or reasonable to modify this unit to run off of house batteries like a regular RV ac? If so, anyone have experience with this or know the power requirements?
I've read where others have removed the unit to make room for a standard RV a/c.
A side question - in the meantime, if I'm not using the REAR AC unit, can I remove the front auxiliary alt belt (because it's also squealing when cold) and just leave it off?
Thanks in advance!
Bob