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Hannigan Sidecar AC
Quote from reggie0766 on May 4, 2018, 5:08 pmDoes anyone have instructions on how to install the AC in a Hannigan Astro sidecar. Spoke to manuafacture and was told no manual. Company indicated they would help via phone to istall but wanted to know if anyone has installed and have instructions that can be followed.
Thank you
Does anyone have instructions on how to install the AC in a Hannigan Astro sidecar. Spoke to manuafacture and was told no manual. Company indicated they would help via phone to istall but wanted to know if anyone has installed and have instructions that can be followed.
Thank you
Quote from ocpd44 on June 21, 2018, 8:50 pmI've got the AC in my GTL but it was factory installed. It looks like a pretty straightforward installation although, I'm not sure about the switch wiring as we had to rewire it to get the pump to work.
I've got the AC in my GTL but it was factory installed. It looks like a pretty straightforward installation although, I'm not sure about the switch wiring as we had to rewire it to get the pump to work.
Quote from reggie0766 on June 21, 2018, 9:35 pmThank you
Thank you
Quote from bentleyssq on June 22, 2018, 6:32 amInstalled one in our Astro 2+2, not factory.. but homebuilt. Works great.. I used a cooler and Rule marine pump and an A/C under dash evaporator (3 speed) from Ebay. All plumbing tubing came from lawn irrigation section at Home Depot. Wired it to existing fan wiring unit in sidecar. Tried to post pics but ipad acting up. Not to bad of a project.
Installed one in our Astro 2+2, not factory.. but homebuilt. Works great.. I used a cooler and Rule marine pump and an A/C under dash evaporator (3 speed) from Ebay. All plumbing tubing came from lawn irrigation section at Home Depot. Wired it to existing fan wiring unit in sidecar. Tried to post pics but ipad acting up. Not to bad of a project.
Quote from bentleyssq on June 22, 2018, 6:39 amHoping this will work....no luck....
Hoping this will work....no luck....
Quote from bentleyssq on June 22, 2018, 9:25 amA/C got some photos to cross over...…..and a BIG THANK YOU to Butch Turner, whom I met last year at the Arkansas Razorback Rally for showing and explaining his set-up in his rig. His set-up was my guideline. Thanks Butch this thing is a Godsend in thre Florida weather..the wife and Grankids Thank You !
A/C got some photos to cross over...…..and a BIG THANK YOU to Butch Turner, whom I met last year at the Arkansas Razorback Rally for showing and explaining his set-up in his rig. His set-up was my guideline. Thanks Butch this thing is a Godsend in thre Florida weather..the wife and Grankids Thank You !
Quote from Deleted user on June 22, 2018, 10:28 amWhere did you find the quick disconnects for the pipes/hoses on the ice chest. Where did you acquire the dash vent with the blower? Incidently - this setup looks a lot like the AC setups for light aircraft but doesn't require an FAA approval.
Where did you find the quick disconnects for the pipes/hoses on the ice chest. Where did you acquire the dash vent with the blower? Incidently - this setup looks a lot like the AC setups for light aircraft but doesn't require an FAA approval.
Quote from Deleted user on June 22, 2018, 10:31 amOOPPS! I guess if I had backed up in the posts I could have gotten most of my questions answered. I still would like to know where the blower/dash unit came from.
OOPPS! I guess if I had backed up in the posts I could have gotten most of my questions answered. I still would like to know where the blower/dash unit came from.
Quote from ocpd44 on June 22, 2018, 11:33 amThat's equivalent to the "factory" unit in my GTL. But, I'll bet it was a lot cheaper, lol. The wife tells me the AC works great.
That's equivalent to the "factory" unit in my GTL. But, I'll bet it was a lot cheaper, lol. The wife tells me the AC works great.
Quote from bentleyssq on June 22, 2018, 11:49 amThe under dash evaporator came from Ebay The seller is in Florida still has items on eBay I got the A/C connectors (two) from the local auto air cond. shop $10. The evap unit costs approx $85. The Home Depot irrigation and tubing amen to approximately$125. So, for a little over $200 the passengers who ride in the sidecar are very comfortable here in Florida. Tokyo awhile to install but not that bad. I made a bracket to hold the under dash unit from aluminum I had using the hinged sidecar top hinges with longer ny-lock nuts. Worth every penny.
The under dash evaporator came from Ebay The seller is in Florida still has items on eBay I got the A/C connectors (two) from the local auto air cond. shop $10. The evap unit costs approx $85. The Home Depot irrigation and tubing amen to approximately$125. So, for a little over $200 the passengers who ride in the sidecar are very comfortable here in Florida. Tokyo awhile to install but not that bad. I made a bracket to hold the under dash unit from aluminum I had using the hinged sidecar top hinges with longer ny-lock nuts. Worth every penny.
Quote from ocpd44 on June 22, 2018, 12:29 pmI assume the evaporator works like a swamp cooler as opposed to Hannigan's factory unit that uses a closed system akin to an AC. In Hannigan's, water is pumped from the cooler forward to the fan unit that houses condenser coils and then returns to the cooler. Essentially, cold water replaces the freon that would normally be used. On our latest run, we were able to test the unit in 100 degree desert weather. We found that a block of ice lasts much longer than ice cubes while not compromising the cooling effect.
I assume the evaporator works like a swamp cooler as opposed to Hannigan's factory unit that uses a closed system akin to an AC. In Hannigan's, water is pumped from the cooler forward to the fan unit that houses condenser coils and then returns to the cooler. Essentially, cold water replaces the freon that would normally be used. On our latest run, we were able to test the unit in 100 degree desert weather. We found that a block of ice lasts much longer than ice cubes while not compromising the cooling effect.
Quote from bentleyssq on June 22, 2018, 12:56 pmYes, works like Swamp Cooler. I have a chest freezer in the garage and I keep it stocked with various size plastic jugs and containers for block ice . on the road bagged ice cubes work fine but don't last as long . But, if the wife is comfy I can ride.
Yes, works like Swamp Cooler. I have a chest freezer in the garage and I keep it stocked with various size plastic jugs and containers for block ice . on the road bagged ice cubes work fine but don't last as long . But, if the wife is comfy I can ride.
Quote from reggie0766 on June 22, 2018, 12:57 pmthank you
thank you
Quote from OldSchool_IsCool on June 22, 2018, 1:04 pmI have found a lot of unique fittings like quick connects at this site:
https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23885
I have found a lot of unique fittings like quick connects at this site:
Quote from bentleyssq on June 22, 2018, 7:24 pmHello Old School, yes I have used that site also. I have a Honda CBR1100xx Blackbird that I fiited with nsome of their quick connects for the fuel lines for easy gas tank removal . Also did the same on a VFR that I recently sold . Good site and the prices are good also.
Hello Old School, yes I have used that site also. I have a Honda CBR1100xx Blackbird that I fiited with nsome of their quick connects for the fuel lines for easy gas tank removal . Also did the same on a VFR that I recently sold . Good site and the prices are good also.
Quote from ocpd44 on June 22, 2018, 8:15 pmbentleyssq - 6/23/2018 9:56 AM
Yes, works like Swamp Cooler. I have a chest freezer in the garage and I keep it stocked with various size plastic jugs and containers for block ice . on the road bagged ice cubes work fine but don't last as long . But, if the wife is comfy I can ride.
We plan to do that as well. But, we ride long distance so we're hoping we can find a reliable chain store source of block ice on the road.
bentleyssq - 6/23/2018 9:56 AM
Yes, works like Swamp Cooler. I have a chest freezer in the garage and I keep it stocked with various size plastic jugs and containers for block ice . on the road bagged ice cubes work fine but don't last as long . But, if the wife is comfy I can ride.
We plan to do that as well. But, we ride long distance so we're hoping we can find a reliable chain store source of block ice on the road.
Quote from Valkrider on June 28, 2018, 12:00 amHas anyone tried a system like the veskimo? http://www.veskimo.com/personal-cooling-system-9quart.html seems to be the same theory being discussed here but the water is pumped to a vest with tubes in it that is worn on or close to the skin. The vest can be purchased by itself if there is room for a larger ice storage on the hack.
Has anyone tried a system like the veskimo? http://www.veskimo.com/personal-cooling-system-9quart.html seems to be the same theory being discussed here but the water is pumped to a vest with tubes in it that is worn on or close to the skin. The vest can be purchased by itself if there is room for a larger ice storage on the hack.