Lazy Daze Owners' Group

Evporator Cooler in 1989 23ft RB

February 04, 2019, 11:24:18 pm

Some time back I commenced my association with the "Lazy Daze" community and purchased a 1989 LD 23 foot RB.  Shortly after purchasing this little nugget I decided that there was not enough HP for my needs. I did not want anything any longer.  I liked the floor plan. I did an engine upgrade, which according to the engine developer netted me between 290 and 300 hp. I took it on one short trip, at the end of which I was satisfied that the upgrades were what I was looking for.

Then I was diagnosed with Cancer of the soft palate of the mouth. Things did not look at all good. HOWEVER GOD smiled upon me.  Radiation treatment, which took a heavy toll on my overall health and physical strength, has resulted in a No Residual Cancer detected,  according to my latest PET SCAN.

So I am back to being the optimist.  I am planning some road trips for this summer. I am interested in Lithium Ion technology and have done some research. In this process I have come across some links to the Inergy Kodiak website.  After some extensive reading I have ordered a setup for the "Turtle".

Even if I only take it on a couple of extended trips around the state of Washington I will have the K2 Kodiak Inergy setup ready to go should my youngest daughter and her significant other decided to go camping for a couple of days and she "needs her hair dryer (HA HA) "

Gadgets and new technology have always fascinated me so I will continue to put as much money in the "Turtle" as I deem necessary for mine and my wife's "creature comforts".

What I want to know is how efficient is the "swamp cooler" setup in one of these rigs.  What suggestions do you have for ensuring that it is operating at its peak efficiency. Obviously AC while boondocking is out of the question. What other forms of cooling would you suggest?

Thank all of you for your neat input.
Tom D. "cancer survivor" for now

Re: Evporator Cooler in 1989 23ft RB

Reply #2 – February 06, 2019, 02:29:18 pm

Tom,
Your story resonates. Six months and two trips after buying our TK, I got a diagnosis of stage 3 oro -pharyngeal inoperable cancer. Concurrent assaults with radiation and heavy chemo for 2 1/2 months left me wasted. Another month to recover enough strength to move about, an ambiguous follow-up scan (“there’s something there but we’re not sure what”), and we booked a campsite at Mammoth Lakes at the end of the following month. It was the changeover from ski season, and we virtually had the place to ourselves. I could barely peddle my bicycle around, but being in that gorgeous setting was a restorative tonic like no other. Mental attitude is a mysterious force. Having the LD — and using it — I think contributed greatly to my well being. We returned to camping and toured much of the country, having a wealth of experiences in the rig. It’s now 11 years on. Still here, despite other ills and ailments, with a blogful of memories, and not done yet.

First thing you must do:  remove the “for now” from your signature line. Believe you’re going to make it, and get out and do it with a joyful vengeance. That Lazy Daze is a passport to the rest of your life. Good luck and following winds!  — Jon

Re: Evporator Cooler in 1989 23ft RB

Reply #4 – February 06, 2019, 11:56:14 pm

From Turtle to Albatross, I read you loud and clear.

Many thanks

Tom and the Turtle