Fiat Ducato cab air con (retro fit?) (1 Viewer)

jamesmac1971

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Hi Guys, we've only been motorhomers since late last year but have enjoyed 5 trips with the kids and dogs in tow! We've just returned from 3 weeks on the continent, France and Spain, my question is this- I have a swift escape 686 on a fiat ducato base (09 plate), theres no cab air con (which would have been fantastic around Spain!) however there appears to be an air con condenser (below the radiator in engine compartment) and what look like hi and low pressure pipes running off it. Am I correct in my assumption and if so what else do I need to actually GET cab air con (can't see a compressor) Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank You :)
 

pappajohn

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Could be a turbo intercooler radiator or an oil cooler but i doubt it would be a part aircon install.
No point fitting half a system.
 
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Are you sure thats not the Turbo intercooler?;)

Im sure air con can be fitted for a price, ask @dave newell lvs I'm sure he will know and give you a good price(y)

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dave newell

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Air con condenser will have relatively small bore pipes, around 3/4" dia. Intercooler will have pipes around 3" dia. Retro fitting in cab air con is a PITA job as the entire dash has to be removed I believe. There are companies out there who will do it but not us, sorry.

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jamesmac1971

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Cheers guys, think it may be intercooler, not been able to get a good look due to all the plastic/bumpers/covers but that would make sense :)

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jamesmac1971

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Also, for my next stupid question, what mpg does anyone with a 2.3 td get please? I had a lot of weight on board admittedly, but was averaging 19mpg! Is that normal?
 

Peter Ashcroft

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Before we changed Van I was going to use Alpinair for a CAB aircon fit £1250 + VAT details below if anyone wants them, he needs the Van for about 3 days though.

SUPPLY AND Fit £1250+VAT

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I gave up calculating MPG, it was a pain, and plenty of other things to get on with + it wont stop me going !

the old adage: "if you need to ask the cost, you can't afford it" applies here
 
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My 2.3 litre averages 30mpg.

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Might another alternative be to get roof habitation aircon and the 12v package? That way you would have the best of both worlds. We have a Dometic on the roof, but is 220-240v. I'm pretty sure there is a 12v adaption as well but I don't have experience of this.
 

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