A/C

[EricBranson]

Hey, all. I am just embarking on a build that I plan to live in full time for a few years. I am a (soon to be) traveling respiratory therapist so I will have to work 3 twelve hour shifts a week. The problem is I have a dog who is my ride or die. Does anyone have a clear list of parts needed to ensure I can run the A/C for the entire shift? I am only taking contracts at hospitals with parking lots that will allow me to park there (so I can also let him out a couple times a shift) and I have seen apps that monitor temp in the rig so I am there if there was a failure. I just really don't want to have a to wait for him to pass before I can leave. It will be a brand new build so I can do whatever is necessary. Or am I dreaming? Any help would be so appreciated.

 

[86scotty]

You need to learn a lot about vehicle electrical systems. Start reading here but more importantly all the vanlife/solar/DIY/off grid nomad type sites info on the web. There is no shortage on any social media platform.

There is no way to really answer your question though without a lot more info. It is entirely dependent up on lots of things. Humidity, day or night, location, size of cabin, insulation, etc.

All that said you are proposing a very expensive build that you won't be able to monitor in person more than maybe once per 12 hours away from the vehicle. I wouldn't suggest leaving a living thing in there that long trusting that it's going to always be charged, always work perfectly, etc. even with today's technology.

Climate controlling mobile dwellings is nowhere near as trouble free as leaving the AC on in your house while you're at work.

Oh, unless you just run an extension cord to it, which is what I would suggest if you're leaving an animal that you like in there for days at a time.

Best of luck.