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AC for Jayco Eagle
« on: July 04, 2015, 07:29:04 AM »
Wanted opinion on what AC unit to put in my Jayco Eagle. Have had a quote of $2500 for a roof mounted split system which includes a H frame for roof stability. This price doesn't include installation. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers! GG.

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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2015, 07:34:24 AM »
that is over 50 blocks of beer .... I know what i will be doing to keep cool
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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2015, 04:36:58 PM »
Quote from: GG on July 04, 2015, 07:29:04 AM
Wanted opinion on what AC unit to put in my Jayco Eagle. Have had a quote of $2500 for a roof mounted split system which includes a H frame for roof stability. This price doesn't include installation. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers! GG.


Saw a Jayco headed up the beach on Fraser the other day, it had a small stand alone window AC unit mounted on the rear push bar venting into the main cabin .A mate got a similar small unit from the Good Guys for about $400 to fit to his caravan a few years back for a trip up to FNQ across to the  Kimberley's, reckoned it worked a treat ..Only  450mm width, a 350mm height, and a 580mm depth and not overly heavy either
Similar to this one http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/kelvinator-c165kw-cool-only-box-air-con-kwh15cme
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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2015, 04:40:51 PM »
Thanks for that edz. Will consider that set up & check prices etc. :-)

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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2015, 08:41:15 PM »
Have a chat to the guys at Aircommand in Adelaide.

http://www.aircommand.com.au/products.php

They make aircon for all sorts of vans and RVs.  We took our leaking aircon in to them, to find out the problem was it was not installed in accordance with the instructions.  They seem very genuine people and I expect they would give good advice about what would actually work effectively in your situation.  Eg, weight loading for the roof, capacity needed for the space etc.

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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2015, 11:36:10 AM »
We have a Hawk and fitted a roof top Dometic unit, I made the H bar out of steel RHS rather then aluminium, we brought the unit from the caravan and camping show at Dubbo, I can't remember the company name, but delivered to us it cost about $1900.00. I fitted the unit myself without any problems and so far we have used the heater more then the cooling side.
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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2015, 05:37:29 PM »
Quote from: Redcherokee on July 04, 2015, 08:41:15 PM
Have a chat to the guys at Aircommand in Adelaide.

http://www.aircommand.com.au/products.php

They make aircon for all sorts of vans and RVs.  We took our leaking aircon in to them, to find out the problem was it was not installed in accordance with the instructions.  They seem very genuine people and I expect they would give good advice about what would actually work effectively in your situation.  Eg, weight loading for the roof, capacity needed for the space etc.

Looking at the Sparrow...

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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2015, 05:48:17 PM »
I have the sparrow in my Sesn s great unit that works surprisingly well both Heating & cooling
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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2016, 10:06:08 PM »
Quote from: swannie on July 11, 2015, 05:48:17 PM
I have the sparrow in my Sesn s great unit that works surprisingly well both Heating & cooling
Swannie
Hey Swannie. Have had a Sparrow installed. Awesome unit on 240v. I have a Kipor 2kva generator. Will that run the split sytem? Not savvy on sparky stuff. Thanks in advance.


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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2016, 05:54:46 AM »
Quote from: GG on January 06, 2016, 10:06:08 PM
Hey Swannie. Have had a Sparrow installed. Awesome unit on 240v. I have a Kipor 2kva generator. Will that run the split sytem? Not savvy on sparky stuff. Thanks in advance.


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Hey GG long time no hear! I never use a fen by but I k is they run on the 2 kva Hondas
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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2016, 09:08:24 AM »
We had a Truma Aventa installed in our Eagle about 6 months ago. Not cheap ($2900 installed) but works great, particularly living in FNQ where sleeping at night would be down right uncomfortable without it.
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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2016, 02:27:36 PM »
Rockrat - did your Jaycos need to get a h fame under the air conditioner? I read online that the h frames are not post 2009 Jaycos.


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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2016, 11:14:11 PM »
Yes they needed to install a H frame. However, some variations don't need the H frame as reinforcing must be inside the roof - ones with the skylight off to one side as I understand it.
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Re: AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2016, 03:26:48 PM »
hi
factory installed air con has reinforcement frame .
Typically NO air no frame  but u can order the frame be installed with no aircon [why would ya! ].

You can get those domestic portable aircon units around $800  Choice magazine have done reviews .

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Ps look up Jayco USA don't cry 400-600$ factory fit
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AC for Jayco Eagle
« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2016, 05:48:53 PM »
I can certainly pick up a portable air con unit quite cheaply second hand. but I  they are loud, and have a big question about how well they work. Space is always at a premium in our swam. 2 adults and 3 kids. Still for me, the air conditioning would  only be for a rare one - two week Queensland trip at Xmas 2016. Down CANBERRA way, a heater might be more useful.


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