I spent a coach buck last July getting the dash air cooling when I bought it. Now it's not cooling again so off to MOT again.
So I was wondering. I'm getting ready to replace my alternator with a Delco 40si 240Amp. Replace batt isolator with 250Amp Sterling ProSplitR. 3 new 8D AGM batteries. Running through a 3000watt inverter. If I put a soft start on the front A/C would this system run it? Obviously if I stop or get into traffic where a lot of time was spent idling I would run the generator or turn the unit off. It would be nice to have that as a backup on the highway without having to run the generator. Thoughts.....
Thanks,
Robert
I do it all the time with a similar setup; albeit lithium batteries.
Roof AC while driving, no generator. (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=43115.msg433503#msg433503)
Check that the cables from the alternator can handle the extra amps. You might have
to put in larger cables.
A quick note about your dash A/C issue...mine quit working as expected and it turned out that the condenser fan wasn't running. If you turn the key on, turn the A/C on, the condenser fan should run. If it isn't it could be a fuse or relay...easy fix. See this thread for more info and pics: Dash A/C Condenser Fan Wiring (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=40281)
So I have see several of the condenser fans fail. I also was quite surprised to see the receiver dryer to badly failed corrosion internally that the entire system was contaminated with rust the one I replaced it with actually has a desiccant viewing window so you can externally inspect. I'll try to remember to post the link later when I'm not on my phone
Scott