Swamp Cooler June 20, 2017, 06:53:47 pm Needed to know if the swamp cooler can be ran will driving since it is battery run. Or does it need to be hooked to hose flow.
Re: Swamp Cooler Reply #1 – June 20, 2017, 08:27:35 pm Technically, yes. You would need to have water in your FW tank and have the water pump switch on to "feed" it. In reality, unless you're on a very straight and smooth road, you probably won't get much cooling effect as the water tends to slosh out while driving.
Re: Swamp Cooler Reply #2 – June 20, 2017, 08:43:50 pm Thank you so much, getting ready to head to CA tomorrow and it's going to be hot. Cab air does not work.
Re: Swamp Cooler Reply #3 – June 20, 2017, 09:26:14 pm Quote from: bree49 - June 20, 2017, 08:43:50 pmThank you so much, getting ready to head to CA tomorrow and it's going to be hot. Cab air does not work.Bree, reminds me of the first long trip we made in my '85. Cab air was inoperative also and tried using the swamp cooler for cooling while traversing the Mojave Desert on the way from the California central coast, heading towards Nevada and points beyond. Did I mention it was July and 115 degrees when we pulled into Baker, CA? Not exactly comfortable but quite the adventure!
Re: Swamp Cooler Reply #4 – June 20, 2017, 10:26:54 pm Quote from: bree49 - June 20, 2017, 08:43:50 pmThank you so much, getting ready to head to CA tomorrow and it's going to be hot. Cab air does not work.If you have a generator, run it and the rooftop A/C.The generator will use about a half gallon an hour, well worth it when it's baking outside.You might consider waiting a couple of days for the heat spell to break. The engine and transmission would appreciate it too.The other option is to drive at night.Larry 1 Likes
Re: Swamp Cooler Reply #5 – June 20, 2017, 10:51:52 pm "Did I mention it was July and 115 degrees when we pulled into Baker, CA? Not exactly comfortable but quite the adventure!"We had a "private" boondocking spot out there somewhere. We called it "BakerSpot" and we could watch the vehicle lights on I-15 - far away - without another soul around there. And sometimes it was danged hot - but probably not 115°, though. Never did get over to Zzyzx - have you?But ditto on the no air conditioner - had neither dash nor overhead. The swamp cooler made a difference, but sure did drink up the water.We were much younger then. Not up to that any more! Virtual hugs, Judie 2 Likes
Re: Swamp Cooler Reply #6 – June 21, 2017, 08:53:03 am Quote from: Judie Ashford - June 20, 2017, 10:51:52 pmWe had a "private" boondocking spot out there somewhere. We called it "BakerSpot" and we could watch the vehicle lights on I-15 - far away - without another soul around there. And sometimes it was danged hot - but probably not 115°, though. Never did get over to Zzyzx - have you?Although I've passed by the Zzyzx exit numerous times, I have not stopped there to date. Every since I saw the Huell Howser episode of his stop there, I've been meaning to check it out but just haven't done it yet. It's on the list! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGbN9mYdTr0
Re: Swamp Cooler Reply #7 – June 21, 2017, 10:58:27 am My son was a principal researcher for a group studying rattlesnakes at the Desert Research station there. Sidewinders. We made several trips there and watched them catch, , track, and study the reptiles. The entire lab is really an interesting place. Desert Bighorn sheep often wander right through the middle of the station.Kids there do research from 6pm to 6 am due to the activity cycles of the sidewinders. They sleep all day. Of course, that means breakfast at 5pm and dinner at 6am. Son would go out and pop jackrabbits with his .22 and dress them out and BBQ them up for dinner for the other kids. He was there for 2 summers and had a wonderful time. If anyone is awake in the daytime, it is a taxpayer -funded laboratory for the Cal State system and is really interesting to visit. On the other hand, they might all be asleep when you drive into the lot at 1pm and the temperature is 120 degrees F. We took the camper, but stayed inside the lab dormitory in the AC.Photo of my professional scientist son in his work uniform and my bride as he was preparing to begin the evening search for his snakes.Harold 3 Likes
Re: Swamp Cooler Reply #8 – June 21, 2017, 11:28:01 am "Every since I saw the Huell Howser episode of his stop there, I've been meaning to check it out but just haven't done it yet. It's on the list! "What great fun! We always called it Soda Springs, but it looks like it has had the "new" spelling since 1944. Never ventured all the way in, though. Might be fun in cooler weather. Note to self: Add to list Virtual hugs, Judie <-- Sierra Vista, Arizona Adventures of Dorrie Anne | Photographing the West Today: Breakfast Brown Bread ******************************
Re: Swamp Cooler Reply #9 – June 21, 2017, 11:58:34 am Drove from Phoenix to San Fernando Valley with our '83 many years back, starting about 6 a.m. and a full water tank. Turned on the swamp cooler once temps rose, and it kept the interior pleasant, including the cab, until about San Bernardino, when we noticed the water pump running continuously, and the water tank empty. As Greg says, it all sloshed out during the drive, tho it DID cool. Then we switched on the dash air until Pasedena, when the circulation fan disintegrated with a bang, so continued home with the windows open and our heads hanging out.Steve
Re: Swamp Cooler Reply #10 – June 21, 2017, 05:25:58 pm "Photo of my professional scientist son in his work uniform"Love that uniform! 😉😎 1 Likes
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