PMA4x4 4 Posted July 31, 2011 I am looking for ideas. our 96 no longer has A/C and cost is too much to get going again. we only need it a few times a years. So I am wondering for those who don't have A/C do you use any fans like truck drivers or just suffer or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 1,953 Posted July 31, 2011 The first time we ran the Rubicon me & G drove up there in Number 7 with no A/C. George refused to run it b/c we were loaded to the gils and he didn't want to over heat the Jeep. We brought a plastic squirt bottle that worked really well on 'fine mist'. What worked the best was keeping the windows cracked and periodically misting ourselves and our clothing until it was pretty damp. The evaporative effect of the water kept our skin cool. I had to spray often because it dried fast. I found some bandanas in the jeep that I could get wet & lay over our legs, arms, necks, etc. I'm not going to lie. I was miserable. But not as miserable as I would have been without the squirt bottle. d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 3,065 Posted July 31, 2011 Ramjet - just curious, what is needed that is too expensive to be worth replacing? diane - you needed this on that rubicon trip: http://www.amazon.com/ACE-Trading-O2cool-8101CTR-Misting/dp/B004LC2HTK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbuckner 92 Posted July 31, 2011 Get one of the swamp coolers that attach to a side window .......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRUNT 87 Posted July 31, 2011 My jeep never had A/C, all I could do was "be jealous." In WWII, our family friend hung canvas bags of water from a post on the front bumper. As they drove it would give a cool breeze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PMA4x4 4 Posted August 1, 2011 Ramjet - just curious, what is needed that is too expensive to be worth replacing? diane - you needed this on that rubicon trip: http://www.amazon.com/ACE-Trading-O2cool-8101CTR-Misting/dp/B004LC2HTK Uhmm. EVERYTHING. The condenser sprung a leak and the compressor locked up and shot metal shavings through out the system. I yanked every bit of it and pitched it. Of course this was right before we decided to overland more than rock crawl so YEP I shot myself in the foot. The only thing left in the jeep is the evaporator core and that probably need to be replaced as well since i have left the two pipes exposed to the elements, mud and hose washing. I just need to find a new body and move the driveline over....:rolleyes::rolleyes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddogjeeper 2 Posted August 1, 2011 I've got a great AC for sale, buy it and I'll throw in the 06 Rubicon it's attached too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PMA4x4 4 Posted August 1, 2011 I've got a great AC for sale, buy it and I'll throw in the 06 Rubicon it's attached too. AWESOME. A whole new A/C unit is like 700 bucks! I'll dig up the cash and be over tonite! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hulkster 0 Posted August 1, 2011 I have 2 of the 12v fans. They will clip anywhere and give you a pretty good breeze. We like them when we are all stopped and there is no air moving and don't want to run the AC. Best part is that they are like $10 at Walmart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddogjeeper 2 Posted August 1, 2011 AWESOME. A whole new A/C unit is like 700 bucks! I'll dig up the cash and be over tonite! But this is an extra special unit, one time special price for you $20,000.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
