I saw a dude with a home window a/c in his truck how can I do this?

Question

he had it in the windows behind the cab I just want to know how to power it like it runs of probly 2000 watts AC how can I get that in DC power???

the dude didn't have a generator

yeah it was hella gay but i gots a pimp van and I got a room a/c that doesn't sit in the window and if I could put that joint in my van damm i would be cold I got a high utput alternator anyways for my subs

Answer 1

power inverters are widely available and fairly inexpensive

try these

http://cgi.ebay.com/2000-Watt-Power-Inverter-4000-Watt-Peak-Brand-NEW_W0QQitemZ120147852571QQihZ002QQcategoryZ85805QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Powermate-PMP3000-Power-Inverter/dp/B0009MGOX6

Answer 2

You don't.
If you need the high power alternator already for your "subs" there's not enough left to run the A C.
Alternators put out 200-300W. Max., a GOOD EFFICIENT AC burns 600 W. running, and inverters are not 100% efficient.
You'd run the battery down pretty quick.
That 2000W. unit you've got lying around is probably a 230V. unit anyway.

Answer 3

He had to have a generator, or a large inverter. Either way, it is a red neck air conditioner. In an accident, it will fly forward and tear your head off your shoulders, by the way.

Answer 4

You just need an inverter, switch dc to ac. Go here to this website.
http://www.shop.com/0-p28563643-k36-g1-~2000+watt+inverter-nover-s.shtml

Answer 5

You need a small portable gas generator to sit in the bed of the truck.

Answer 6

Well if you were in the UK I'd say you need to get an inverter - it plugs into the cigarette lighter and you can just plug household stuff into it.

Answer 7

That dude is gonna fry his alt and start a fire. How trailer though...