My new CFL van

[Bullstik]

i;d like to see how that air con is set up. never seen one mounted like that before

[BlackBedford]

G'day
I left the van parked in a shed.
I will get some photos next time I am near it.

[BlackBedford]

G'day

The air con in the new van looks like it is based on an under dash unit. It is mounted on an RHS frame.
The controls are push button mounted on the unit just behind the vents.
It may not look flash but it works VERY well.

Here is a photo looking up into the roof:


Here is a photo showing the condenser with thermo fan mounted behind the bullbar:


The oil cooler for the auto transmission can also bee seen nearest to the photo.

[Tweaker]

I think that's an awesome idea! Putting the air right where it's needed!

[Marishka]

I think that's an awesome idea! Putting the air right where it's needed!

your right there Tweaker , it is also taking the hot air where it acumilates (hot air rises) and cooling it,that aircond would be working at its best.
thats why rooftop airconditioners are the best, in coaches and busses.
the higher the aircond unit is placed the better it functions,
the better the result, (room stays cooler)
marty

[BlackBedford]

G'day

Here is another solution:

http://www.insultec.biz/

Insultec is an external reflective insulating paint for protecting roofs and exterior surfaces from heat gain.

The problem I had was that due to increased staff numbers the airconditioning system was not maintaining a comfortable temperature within the workshop. Due to cashflow limitations and the high cost of upgrading the airconditioner I installed a garden sprinkler on the roof as an additional temporary cooling system which worked successfully until the staff numbers increased again.
Insultec was offered to me as a lower cost solution than upgrading my airconditioning system. After the paint was applied the sprinkler was no longer needed and even the air conditioner was not needed to operate at full capacity despite another increase in staff levels.

When the workshop roof was being sprayed I asked that the roof and sunvisor of 2 Bedford CFS vans be sprayed as well. The vans got very hot in summer with radiant heat from the roof affecting the drivers. With the cost of fitting air conditioners being quite high, I considered the paint to be a viable alternative.
After being sprayed, the roof of the vans were cool to touch, even on a hot day, with the only radiant heat coming from the sides. After 15 years, and despite neglect, the appearance of the paintwork on both vans is still very bright and most satisfactory.

The cost of doing the industrial shed was $1500 and they did the vans for free.
It was put on with a pressure pot and was sprayed onto anything that didn't crawl out of their way quick enough.

I have just bought a 4 litre tin of a similar paint at the local Solar Shop and will be doing all of the vans before summer.

[BlackBedford]

G'day

The van is good but it looked like I needed a 4WD and had thought about selling it, but on a hot day like today that air conditioner is a godsend. My grandson and I lapped up the cool air while doing the garage sales today.

An interesting addition are 2 vents on the roof. They are made to push air in but divert rain and have mesh to stop bugs getting in. They slightly pressurise the interior and stop dust getting in when driving on dirt roads. And they do a good of it.