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dougwoodin (207.69.118.34)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 25, 2001 - 10:18 pm: | |
I have a 40 foot Silver Eagle that is in the first stages of conversion. It has inch and one half hard foam board installed on sidewalls and ceiling, all windows are covered with darkest limo tint available, my question is this; Will one 24,000 btu coleman basement air be enough to keep it cool inside in August in the heat, or will I need roof airs to provide extra cooling??I really didn't want roof airs because of the height issues, but I need some input from all you guys that have "been there". Thanks in advance for your input.
Doug Woodin
Florida |
CoryDaneRTSII-NE_IL (198.29.191.148)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 6:51 am: | |
I know from bitter experience that even light window tint bring in a lot of heat from the sun alone. IF you are in a hot climate, it will be even worse.
As for the airs, you still need advice from someone that has been there. I assume you will keep the bus silver and shiney. If not, I Strongly suggest a white roof to reflect the suns heat.
I have seen buses travel with 3 13.5k btu roof units.
I have an rv that is 23' with one roof top, This is adequate for this coach. This coach by the way has a KoolSeal roof I installed 14 years ago and I tell you, you could feel the difference as you applied it. The interior did indeed cool down. (thats just an informational note)
My bus is not ready for bragging rights as far as the air goes but it getting there.-cd |
Renee (Reneeamg) (198.81.17.156)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 3:20 pm: | |
Cory, I had hoped to get all windows tinted rather dark because it looks better on outside and it is supposed to keep the sun "out". I have been told many times it would be cooler in my coach if I tinted the windows dark.
But:
I know wearing a black shirt in the sun can make me miserably hot. I know that my black solar shower bag soaks up the sun's rays and can heat the water in that bag in very little time.
Your post has been the only information I have ever seen against tinting windows. |
Scott Whitney (63.151.68.130)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 3:49 pm: | |
What about the shiny reflective tint? Is that good? Also, how about using some silvery bubble plastic velcroed to the inside when it is really hot. Of course, you can't see thru the plastic bubbles. . . I hear they work well in extreme cold over the windows too. |
Larry Baird (Airhog) (159.115.147.139)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 7:10 pm: | |
You all have it wrong, if 3 is good then 5 is better. Check out my MCI-7. |
Bill Schwab (216.78.89.151)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2001 - 2:19 pm: | |
Renee;
I know it sounds strange, but by dark tinting your windows you will reduce the air temp inside your coach. See, by reducing/eliminating the ultraviolet energy allowed through the windows, the air in the coach will remain cooler. Yes, the window itself may become a little warmer, but the net effect is a reduction in heat gain from the suns rays.
Think of an umbrella- by staying in the shade, your body (skin) stays cooler. No UV to heat you up. The tint 'shades' the inside of your coach so it won't heat up as before.
Down here in Florida, most of the cars have tinted windows. Some are tinted so dark, I wonder how the driver can see at all. It also helps prevent fading of the upholstery and craking of the plastic parts and dashes.
If you plan on keeping alot of your windows, this is a MUST DO.
Regards.
Bill. |
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