Air Conditioning: Who has it and who uses it?

[TerryD]

I've got it, but rarely use it. I'm a windows down kind of guy. I did use it when it hit 104 degrees in Portland traffic last weekend though on my way back to BC, that was a bit much to sit in with no roof on.

When we had our Suburban with rear air, we got in some traffic that was in the 100s and because it had two evaporator coils, the compressor couldn't keep up at idle. I kept having to put it in neutral at stop lights and run the rpms up to keep the air working. The engine fan was howling the entire time.

 

[boehml]

When we had our Suburban with rear air, we got in some traffic that was in the 100s and because it had two evaporator coils, the compressor couldn't keep up at idle. I kept having to put it in neutral at stop lights and run the rpms up to keep the air working. The engine fan was howling the entire time.

Did everyone think you were trying to race them?

 

[TerryD]

Did everyone think you were trying to race them?

I was so near melting with 6 people (4 girls from 1-14y/o, my wife and myself) inside it that I honestly didn't notice!

 

[shawninthelawn]

Only in the heat of summer, down in Texas you can't really live without it


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[Dan & Jen Nevada]

I used to say I'd never get a rig with air...until I got one. I use it all the time. Heck, if the dash reads over 75 degrees, the AC is on. I've got terrible hay fever/allergies (thanks, dad!) and the wife has asthma. The sage and rabbit brush, the pine pollen and the dust here in in western Nevada would just do us in. Besides, it feels so good. IMHO, there's no shame in admitting you're old and soft.

 

[Itacal]

It gets hot where I live, but nothing like where I came from, Louisiana. It's almost impossible to survive down there without one, especially May through September.

 

[RootedWanderers]

Just about the only time that the AC is on is if the girlfriend is in the Jeep and we are going to eat somewhere, Im going to be dressed up for any reason, or it's raining. Every other time the windows are down at minimum, and most of the time top and doors are off.

 

[58-fc170]

AC was a must have addition to my build considering I am basically sitting on the engine.

 

[Tim]

AC was a must have addition to my build considering I am basically sitting on the engine.

Nice rig! Don't see many of those.


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[JWOOD]

Got it, use it, enjoy it.

 

[Reason]

Have it but prefer just have the windows down

 

[CCH185]

When we bought my JKU, I tried to keep it as simple as possible and was looking at the base Sport. My wife quickly ended that as it didn't have AC. Ended up getting the package that included AC, PW and PL. Living in western Colorado, I realize I was delusional to think I could get by without it, especially in a daily driver. When I'm feeling really decadent on the trail, I roll with windows down and AC on to get the best of all worlds. ;)

 

[Arizona Overland]

Oh, cool. My truck was built for Africa too, cause it has A/C. And YES I use it, cause I live in Arizona, which tends to be hotter than Africa.
And that part about A/C causing dehydration in hotter climates is some kind of British old wives tail methinks. HEAT causes dehydration in a hotter climate. So remember to drink plenty of water when your out on Safari.

 

[BCBrian]

Just returned from 6 days of wheeling near Moab Utah and Las Vegas and I ran the AC every day. In dusty situations I keep it on recirc and only lower my windows when I need to hear a spotter.

In LV we ran the Burro Wash trail out to the Colorado River about 2 miles below Hoover Dam on Memorial Day... it was 115'!!
Luckily, the water was about 60', so we set up some folding chairs and a large sun shade right in the river and hung out. I had my AC on max for several hours and never got the engine hot.

 

[Element Overland]

It would have really been handy to have my ac working a couple weeks ago. It was choose to sweat like crazy, or be covered in dust and partially sweaty on the trails with the OBNW crew. Typically I don't use it, I have six windows that roll down and that does just fine. But my wide enjoys the AC.... Now to fix my system.

 

[Itacal]

It would have really been handy to have my ac working a couple weeks ago. It was choose to sweat like crazy, or be covered in dust and partially sweaty on the trails with the OBNW crew. Typically I don't use it, I have six windows that roll down and that does just fine. But my wide enjoys the AC.... Now to fix my system.

It's definitely nice to have and choose when you use it; as opposed to not having it and, therefore, having no choice in the matter.

 

[Tim]

Oh, cool. My truck was built for Africa too, cause it has A/C. And YES I use it, cause I live in Arizona, which tends to be hotter than Africa.
And that part about A/C causing dehydration in hotter climates is some kind of British old wives tail methinks. HEAT causes dehydration in a hotter climate. So remember to drink plenty of water when your out on Safari.

I've been wondering about the dehydration bit too. That bit of information came from a tour operator. I guess they could have been saying that people think that just because they are cool in their rig with A/C on they don't need to keep drinking water. Other than that I do know that the A/C on recirculate is great for demisting windows on damp days. Does it do this by pulling the moisture out of the cab?... I don't know.


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[TheOverlandingGoat]

I use it when on trails or longer trips, the Jeep runs real well wit it on.

If it's going to work or daily driving stuff, doors are usually off so no air.

 

[KTM GRIZZLY]

I have AC and I use it depending on the time of the year I live in Arizona I look at 115 degrees and I have a dog with me so in the summertime I run it but in the winter time I have the windows down catching that fresh air so it all depends on preference and weather and what part of the country you're in

 

[Dan & Jen Nevada]

When I'm feeling really decadent on the trail, I roll with windows down and AC on to get the best of all worlds. ;)

I turn it on with the top off. I like my air cold.