A/C In a Deuce

[rbrown4807]

Has anyone tried to put a cab a/c in a deuce yet. I'm in Texas and the temp is 107-109 today

 

[zout]

yup

 

[rbrown4807]

Did it work out OK. What lessons did you learn and system used. I just bought an AMGE Deuce last week and want to drive it during the day and it is just to hot. Thanks

 

[zout]

GO to the search - there are a couple members I believe still here with the kits available for sale of which are of the like I used to fabricate and retrofit to my friends M109A3.

On their threads for the sale of them I have add'd pictures of the system installed.
It was not a big deal for me and only time consuming - but eh - I am an idiot and there is NWH I would stick this in mine and the reason for not doing it is that is just more to go wrong.

Am I against having them - No. Its not my fortie.

Do the search under Wreckermans and 3DAngus threads - someone here smarter than I am can give you the direct links but its time to learn how to search as well.

 

[rbrown4807]

Thanks! I will research and by then it will have cooled off. Thanks again for the comeback and info.

 

[bob270win]

Hey rbrown4807 there are a couple of us here in Arizona that both got a kit from Boyce Eqmt in Ogden Utah. Talk to Mark or Brett at 800-748-4269

 

[clinto]

As Zout said, A/C (along with pretty much every other deuce related topic ever) has been covered in exhaustive detail, in multiple threads:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/71063-global-warming-deuce-air.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/65278-m621-build.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-up/67897-air-conditioning-my-m925a2.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/37143-roof-mounted-c-hard-top.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-...54613-c-compressor-driven-electric-motor.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/12540-deuce-cab-air-conditioning.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/7137-advice-evaporator-housing-idea.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/88477-air-conditioning-deuce.html

Welcome to the site rbrown. You'll find 99.999% of what you need here and the people you'll meet are some of the best out there. A breakdown at 2am in the morning will have multiple people offering to come and rescue you..........................

But......................

We are trying to keep the site organized and constantly retaking the same ground makes that impossible. That's why we all scream "do a search" constantly.

The links I provided should get you up to speed on all the different ways of cooling your deuce.

 

[rbrown4807]

Cool thanks for the heads up on the search issue. Looking forward to making some friends

 

[patracy]

I bought one of the kits from 3dAngus, but honestly I've got a business I'm starting up so I'm tempted to sell it for what I have in it to free up capital.

 

[zout]

FYI on these systems - they produce an abundance of air flow in the cab even with the ac off - they are capable of heat with the heater core in them as well - so money is not a waste on these kits as the parts are well worth the $ - its a matter of your skill to save the extra labor intense hours to install it into something it was never meant for.

It can be done - it makes the cab colder than a penguins arse sliding on ice and it heats.

If you had to pay someone to install it - I would pass and open windows and install a fan an live with it - like I do minus the fan here in Ga. Hotter the better for me.

 

[rbrown4807]

After some intense research I think the fans will have to do until it cools off. Thanks

 

[3dAngus]

I bought one of the kits from 3dAngus, but honestly I've got a business I'm starting up so I'm tempted to sell it for what I have in it to free up capital.

Uhhhh, that would be a really good deal. I've sold all mine, only have one left, and would never sell it for what I sold the others. Good luck with it. You win either way. That A/C unit was brand new still in the factory crate.

Andrew, what kind of business?

 

[Torisco]

Insulation maybe?

Cool thanks for the heads up on the search issue. Looking forward to making some friends

You will find friends on the SS site and there will be some replies that raise the hackles a little, but its all good.

The deuce gives off a lot of its heat through the firewall from the engine. I have read some threads on SS where insulation kits or homemade insulation has helped reduce cab heat levels when combined with the cab fan idea.

I have even seen ads for templates to cut out the insulation to fit the firewall of the engine compartment. It also reduces the noise level in the cab.

Just trying to give you another avenue to follow that might help in what you are trying to achieve.

Welcome to the S.S. site where the best MV advice and best MV people are to be found.

 

[phil2968]

I am surprised nobody brought up the Recovry4X4 way of cooling a cab! I have used it with great success here in Florida where the humidity is the worst!
Try this, close both side windows and the rear window. Close both side vents. Open the drivers side windshield a few notches if you are by yourself or both windshields with passengers.
The in rush of air will push all the heat coming through the firewall and floor back out and keep the cab comfortable. When you stop you can roll down the side window but put it back up when moving.
My brother and I made a 1500 mile trip this time last year in my M109 and we never broke a sweat in the cab.
Give it a try, it works well even in humid Florida!

Forgot to add, it's way cheaper than AC.

 

[Tow4]

I just open the passinger windshield to avoid the bugs that manage to get through. It works well.

 

[ryan77]

I am surprised nobody brought up the Recovry4X4 way of cooling a cab! I have used it with great success here in Florida where the humidity is the worst!
Try this, close both side windows and the rear window. Close both side vents. Open the drivers side windshield a few notches if you are by yourself or both windshields with passengers.
The in rush of air will push all the heat coming through the firewall and floor back out and keep the cab comfortable. When you stop you can roll down the side window but put it back up when moving.
My brother and I made a 1500 mile trip this time last year in my M109 and we never broke a sweat in the cab.
Give it a try, it works well even in humid Florida!

Forgot to add, it's way cheaper than AC.

Thats the military way!!!

 

[quickfarms]

The hardest part is mounting the compressor. the ac equipment is available either here, new or in the junkyards. Download the red dot catolog and you can se what was atdded to the older trucks and construction equipment to cool them. If you see a bank armoured car in the scrap yard there is usually a nice wall mounted unit used to head and cool the guys in the back.