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We are going camping at the end of summer it will still be warm at night, Can anyone suggest a portable a/c unit? Is it possible to use a wall unit?
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I really wish you were joking. My answer is that camping is not for you and you should instead get a hotel near a nice wilderness area and have a great time during the day and a comfortable time at night. You will not enjoy yourself. If you can't stand the thought of being away from a.c. you will be miserable...
I really wish you were joking. My answer is that camping is not for you and you should instead get a hotel near a nice wilderness area and have a great time during the day and a comfortable time at night. You will not enjoy yourself. If you can't stand the thought of being away from a.c. you will be miserable...
Safely air conditioning a tent?
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Family from all parts of the country will be camping for about two weeks. It will be around 90 degrees most of that time.
I would like to have an air-conditioned tent available. Some family members are getting older, there will be young children, etc. I considered an RV, but that cost would add up quickly.
I have an 18x10 tent and a small 5,000 BTU air conditioner. Is it possible to safely use the air conditioner with the tent?
I realize that air will escape quickly and it will not have the same impact as it would in a house, but that's okay - I'm just looking for something to take some of the sting off the hotter days.
Also, please avoid the "that's not real camping!" answers. I know what real camping is, I know this isn't traditional, etc. RVs and hotels are not options.
There will be electricity available at the campsite.
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I've hear of people using an AC in a tent but have some safety concerns. Since the AC does not generate any hazardous gasses or consume oxygen, there's no oxygen depletion or CO poisoning risks. But other concerns need to be considered and addressed.
Primarily, there is a risk of electric shock. AC units designed for household use rely on the front panel containing the control electronics to be inside the house, where they are not exposed to the weather. If you have or will cut an access hatch you can stick the front of the AC unit through and then weather seal it, then you've mitigated some of this risk. There are also portable AC units that can be placed entirely inside the structure (in this case, tent) with one or two exhaust hoses that can be routed out an opening. I would feel safer with the latter arrangement, even though it would be somewhat noisier and more expensive.
To further mitigate the risk of electrocution, use an extension cord with built-in GFCI breaker that will shut-off power to the AC in the event that a ground fault (e.g., person getting shocked) is detected. These are usually available at larger home improvement stores. Make sure to get one suitably rated for the AC's power requirements.
The second concern would be mounting an AC unit in such a way to avoid injury if it is accidentally knocked-over. Again, a free-standing, portable AC unit is designed to stand on the floor (usually on casters for mobility) and, while heavy, doesn't have the sharp corners and will be low to the ground to avoid traumatic injuries if it falls on someone.
My final concern is whether 5,000 BTU is sufficient to warrant the trouble. Considering the fact that a pop-up camper requires a 13,500 BTU air conditioner, you are trying to cool a less-insulated but equivalent-sized tent with less than half the cooling power. I would suggest you need at least 10,000 BTU to make any impact on comfort other than when standing directly in front of the cool air exhaust.
Since you will have on-site electric, you should have no problems powering the AC. If you were running on a generator then you would need to consider the maximum starting load drawn by the AC to size your generator. Typically, at least a 3,500 Watt generator is required for an RV-style AC, you would need to check the requirements for whatever unit you ultimately select.
I've hear of people using an AC in a tent but have some safety concerns. Since the AC does not generate any hazardous gasses or consume oxygen, there's no oxygen depletion or CO poisoning risks. But other concerns need to be considered and addressed.
Primarily, there is a risk of electric shock. AC units designed for household use rely on the front panel containing the control electronics to be inside the house, where they are not exposed to the weather. If you have or will cut an access hatch you can stick the front of the AC unit through and then weather seal it, then you've mitigated some of this risk. There are also portable AC units that can be placed entirely inside the structure (in this case, tent) with one or two exhaust hoses that can be routed out an opening. I would feel safer with the latter arrangement, even though it would be somewhat noisier and more expensive.
To further mitigate the risk of electrocution, use an extension cord with built-in GFCI breaker that will shut-off power to the AC in the event that a ground fault (e.g., person getting shocked) is detected. These are usually available at larger home improvement stores. Make sure to get one suitably rated for the AC's power requirements.
The second concern would be mounting an AC unit in such a way to avoid injury if it is accidentally knocked-over. Again, a free-standing, portable AC unit is designed to stand on the floor (usually on casters for mobility) and, while heavy, doesn't have the sharp corners and will be low to the ground to avoid traumatic injuries if it falls on someone.
My final concern is whether 5,000 BTU is sufficient to warrant the trouble. Considering the fact that a pop-up camper requires a 13,500 BTU air conditioner, you are trying to cool a less-insulated but equivalent-sized tent with less than half the cooling power. I would suggest you need at least 10,000 BTU to make any impact on comfort other than when standing directly in front of the cool air exhaust.
Since you will have on-site electric, you should have no problems powering the AC. If you were running on a generator then you would need to consider the maximum starting load drawn by the AC to size your generator. Typically, at least a 3,500 Watt generator is required for an RV-style AC, you would need to check the requirements for whatever unit you ultimately select.
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