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So, That Oracle Lighting M1079 at SEMA This Year....

coachgeo

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Certainly. My thought is an electric DC compressor will be more effective and efficient than one driven by AC or an engine driven compressor.
1– on a vehicle, not connected to shore power, a DC system avoids the loss of conversion to AC;
2– an electric compressor can run without the engine running full time;
3– properly installed adding battery packs is cheaper and more efficient than solar, and able to be recharged by shore power, solar and alternator;
4– running an alternator puts less stress on the engine than running an AC compressor;
5– if the cab is properly insulated, and shaded while not being operated, an electric system could likely keep the cab 'comfortable' in most conditions with minimal idling.
have doubts on #4..... likely equal when you size up to an alt that can handle minisplit and charging needs.

rest will help....

real help though is make everything behind pilot/copilot seat behind a wall or curtain and just cool the driving space. aka- reduce size of your oven.
 
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