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Post by tjames557 on Feb 20, 2017 0:55:58 GMT -8
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Post by nccamper on Feb 20, 2017 5:00:48 GMT -8
I believe this is an evaporative air cooler not an a/c unit. It makes the air feel cooler by humidifying. They call them Swamp Coolers.  This is the AC unit I'm waiting for that should be out this year. www.noriahome.com/a-revolution-in-home-comfort/ |
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Post by htchevyii on Feb 20, 2017 11:42:35 GMT -8
It might help a little, but I doubt it will do much to cool the trailer. I have a much larger evaporative cooler and it does feel cooler if it blowing right on you, but doesn't do much for the room. Filling with ice water helps. It probably wouldn't be great for humid climates.
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Post by vikx on Feb 28, 2017 21:00:20 GMT -8
Swamp coolers don't work well even if designed for an RV. Little trailers get really hot. I wouldn't trust the above with my cat. I have heard that there are "cool pads" for pets, but again, don't think they will do enough in a roasting canned ham...
The only thing that might work is some sort of safe cage under the trailer, maybe with access to the inside? Of course, that might present other dangers. Your cat's safety depends on the weather as well. Nothing is going to work in the desert, in temps over 90 degrees or areas with high humidity.
Maybe some others will chime in with ideas.
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Post by turbodaddy on Mar 1, 2017 5:03:37 GMT -8
A little off subject, but our daughter has been pushing for getting a cat (which will inevitably end up as her parent's cat!) I have read that most cats really hate travelling in a car and will be overly stressed. Anyone have experience? I don't think we'd want to board it during our trips.
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Post by kirkadie on Mar 1, 2017 5:56:08 GMT -8
Our cat traveled coast to coast many times in the t-100. Litter box and water bowl on the floor behind the front seat, him in a harness with the leash tied to front headrest just in case of an accident. He'd fall asleep within minutes of getting on the road. Won't say he looked forward to car rides like the dog, but didn't complain.
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Post by nccamper on Mar 1, 2017 6:52:59 GMT -8
I think the trick is to start them traveling by car as young as possible. Older cats don't enjoy it at all.
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Post by turbodaddy on Mar 1, 2017 14:36:51 GMT -8
Thanks! The other problem we have is that my wife is extremely allergic to cats. Someone told us if we get a newborn kitten right from the start, she will become acclimated to it?
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Post by vikx on Mar 1, 2017 23:25:32 GMT -8
Thanks! The other problem we have is that my wife is extremely allergic to cats. Someone told us if we get a newborn kitten right from the start, she will become acclimated to it? Uh, doubtful... |
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Post by jazw33 on Jun 14, 2017 18:36:57 GMT -8
I saw that on jet.com a little larger of a unit and it had horrible reviews. Most said made the area humid at most and did not cool.
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Post by cowcharge on Jun 15, 2017 20:29:09 GMT -8
Swamp coolers only work in dry climates. It works to cool the air the same way sweat works to cool your body. And you know how poorly sweating works when it's humid out.
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Post by jazw33 on Jun 16, 2017 5:54:51 GMT -8
Thanks! The other problem we have is that my wife is extremely allergic to cats. Someone told us if we get a newborn kitten right from the start, she will become acclimated to it? I am allergic to cats, and I have two cats. I am more resistant to my own cats after living with them. If I go to someone else's house with cats I have typical reaction to them. I am not "cured" with my own cats by any means, but it is not bad. In the spring when they blow coats it is worse and I take allergy meds and the walmart red/green decongestants are the bomb!!! They work amazing. My cats are working cats! They are mousers, and I have no mice in my house in a area that would have a ton of field mice. |
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Post by Dave K on Jun 16, 2017 7:14:01 GMT -8
A little off subject, but our daughter has been pushing for getting a cat (which will inevitably end up as her parent's cat!) I have read that most cats really hate travelling in a car and will be overly stressed. Anyone have experience? I don't think we'd want to board it during our trips. How long are your trips usually? I can leave my 2 cats alone at home with plenty of water, food and 2 extra litter boxes for a full week. And about your wife being allergic... I'm allergic to our cats that we've had for 6 years and it still bothers me during their shedding season (which seems to be all the damn time). |
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