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Videos and discussions about Camping, Travel Trailers, Towing, Solar Power, Off Grid Camping, Dry Camping, Rockwood 2017 Mini Lite 2104S, Water Filtration, Cell Boosters, Working Remotely while Camping.
Installing a Mini Split on a Travel Trailer Camper
This video shows the basics of how we installed a Mini Split on a Travel Trailer Camper. This unit can provide heat and air conditioning even when off-grid, using less power than a traditional electric heater or camper air conditioner unit
for more info see our post here :
senormisterioso.wordpress.com/2023/01/26/installing-a-ductless-mini-split-on-an-outdoors-rv-travel-trailer/
and our orignal install here :
senormisterioso.wordpress.com/2020/11/15/installing-a-mini-split-air-conditioner-to-a-travel-trailer/
for more info see our post here :
senormisterioso.wordpress.com/2023/01/26/installing-a-ductless-mini-split-on-an-outdoors-rv-travel-trailer/
and our orignal install here :
senormisterioso.wordpress.com/2020/11/15/installing-a-mini-split-air-conditioner-to-a-travel-trailer/
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Dometic 4104 DC Fridge Install
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Replacing an absorption fridge (propane / electric) with a Dometic 4101 DC Fridge/Freezer. Pictures and description of the install process including a discussion on wire gauging. for more info check out senormisterioso.wordpress.com
Adding a Victron Phoenix Inverter and a 4th Battle Born Battery
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Adding a secondary small inverter to supplement the power from our Victron Multiplus 3000 for small, always-on loads such as Starlink Internet
moving 5 years of camper mods from a miniLite to an OutdoorsRV
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our 2017 Rockwood MiniLite 2104S has a broken frame and its no longer safe to use, so we bought a 2020 OutdoorsRV TimberRidge. We have started moving all of the modifications and upgrades we did to our old busted trailer to the new one. Mods and solar work by Eddie Glonek of mobilehomesteading.com
2020 Outdoorsrv 24rks walkthrough
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Initial walkthrough of a 2020 Outdoorsrv 24rks. We do a basic tour and talk about some of the features of this travel trailer. This unit is new to us, we have been using it for about a week so far.
Renogy Portable 100 Watt Flexible Solar Panel
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In this video we show you how we use a Renogy portable 100 watt Flexible Solar Panel and tie it in to our overall solar system and array on our travel trailer. Some folks refer to this as a "Ground Deploy" solar panel, meaning they can move it around on the ground to find some sunny spots during the day. For detailed install notes, check out our blog where we detail the modifications we make to...
Top Camper Mods : Solar Panels, Lithium Batteries, Battery Monitor, Inverter, Smart Converter
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In this video we'll take a quick tour of our favorite modification to our travel trailer camper : Solar Panels, Lithium Batteries, Battery Monitor, Inverter, Smart Converter. This is an overview of how our system works, why we upgraded to these off-grid systems and how we like it after using it for 4 years. Install done by Eddie Glonek of mobilehomesteading.com blog about our camper mods : seno...
Anchoring a camping tarp with bolts and upgrading a Carefree Duramat with 14 grommets
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In this video, I'm showing how we upgraded our Carefree Duramat patio tarps grommet, going from 4 total corner grommets to having 14 heavy duty and reinforced grommets. To keep this gigantic tarp anchored, on a recent trip, I tried using 3/8" x 6" galvanized bolts instead of tent stakes or long nails. This really worked great. I used a 3/4 socket on a drill to anchor and remove the bolts
maxxAir 7500k Fan Install on an RV, Travel Trailer
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In this video Eddie Glonek of Mobilehomesteading.com installs a maxxAir 7500k fan on the roof of our travel trailer. This was a very involved project because Eddie was installing the fan in a location that had no previous opening in the roof.
Installing a BuiltRight Industries Ford F-Series Rear Seat Release Kit
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A detailed installation of a custom driver's side back seat release. Did you know there was a bunch of available storage behind the seat ? You can release it as designed from the Ford factory, or... you can install this great little add-on from BuiltRight Industries that makes releasing the latch very easy and convenient. The install is super simple, you just need a T-30 Torx bit and about 15 m...
Installing a Bogart WF-2030 Wifi Module
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Step by step installation of a Bogart WF-2030 Wifi Module along with a Bogart Trimetric 2030-A battery monitor. This adds a web interface to your Bogart Trimetric system so you can better monitor your system, configure and change settings of your Bogart system Bogart WF-2030 : www.bogartengineering.com/products/wf-2030-wifi-remote-tm-2030-monitor.html Bogart Trimetric 2030-A Battery Monitor : w...
Do you notice any reduction in power useage?
hi there, thanks for watching. Not sure exactly what you are asking, but I think you are asking if we see a reduction in power usage with the minisplit vs the traditional rooftop unit? If so, the answer is yes but for two reasons : 1) the unit we installed is small, only 9000 btu. we used a smaller unit because we really only wanted to keep our bedroom comfortable, and not cool the entire trailer. 2) mini splits use a LOT LESS power for start up (to start the compressor) and to maintain temperature once you get close to your set comfort temp. so, again, please clarify further if this wasn't what you meant, but for sure this uses less power than a standard camper A/C unit. Mentioned in the comments previously and in the video, it uses about 800-900 watts when cooling, depending on what mode you have it on. another advantage is that this also can provide heat as a backup to our other heating solutions (propane). and not mentioned enough, its much much quieter than the rooftop unit, making sleeping with it on a pleasant and more peaceful experience
So any problems with your fridge since you installed this?
Hi there, no issues with our fridge thus far. Im guessing you are asking because the air vent is blocked? If so, our fridge doesn't really need the "chimney" that a propane fridge needs, because we installed a DC fridge. see this vid (ua-cam.com/video/lxCUPHYBwk8/v-deo.htmlsi=Rn0NynugjYsMWA3_). If that wasnt your question, please clarify and I'd be happy to be more specific about our install as it regards to the fridge.
@@senormisterioso7466 Yes, I was wondering if you had replaced the fridge with either a 12V or residential. I'm not sure which way the fans blow the air on the minisplits, so I didn't know if that would have caused issues, or helped, with the function of the fridge.
gotcha, yeah so in my install, the air blows away from the trailer. the outside unit has a fan that has a direction away from the tail of the trailer. With an absorption fridge (propane) you'd want to consider anything that interferes with the "chimney" effect that keeps the column of hot air moving up and out the top vent. A simple fix could be adding 12v computer fans with a thermostat (or a commercial version) which moves air up and out the top column vent. Let me know if you have further questions. In the case of our trailer, the mini split outside unit does not affect the DC / 12v fridge.
Awesome install but is it blocking the tail light?
Hey there, thanks for checking out my vid. Yes, as shown, its blocking the passenger side but I added more lights to solve this (not shown in vid) , see here : senormisterioso.wordpress.com/2023/01/26/installing-a-ductless-mini-split-on-an-outdoors-rv-travel-trailer/ specifically this pic : senormisterioso.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/img_7412.jpeg
Thank me later when this fridge goes out…. ua-cam.com/video/aJtTQxRvANM/v-deo.htmlsi=fSuUztVhZe_wKo1C
thanks! that hasnt happened to our unit yet
So here’s my question . I was going to do this on my toy hualer they are telling me you won’t be able to use long line set hoses because it won’t be effective and will not cool . But I see you have extended line set hoses . Does it still cool effectively in summer months with the lines being that long ?
HI there. I'd check with the manufacturer of your unit. Our lineset is probably less than 30 feet. I did a quick google search that suggests the lineset can be up to 100 feet or more and still be functional. Our 9000btu mini split works just fine for cooling and heating the bedroom in our camper. For a bigger camper you might need a bigger unit
So here’s my question . I was going to do this on my toy hualer they are telling me you won’t be able to use long line set hoses because it won’t be effective and will not cool . But I see you have extended line set hoses . Does it still cool effectively in summer months with the lines being that long ?
Clean
Please come and help me install mine
You camper 30 or 50v?
30amp
😄👍Good Stuff, Great Tips. Using a front Generator high mounting bracket is also a good choice and i like the rear high mount bracket It's a great fit and you have space for a Basket hitch accessories.
Nice installation, especially the part of using PVC conduit to protect the refrigerant lines. Just one observation. I did not see the rubber mounts for the condenser to protect the unit against vibration and bumps on the road. Nice choice on the a/c brand. Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, Carrier, York and Daikin are the best mini split units.
H Roberto, thanks for your comment and thanks for watching. There actually are rubber feet on this unit where it attaches to the frame, on top of that we have a rubber wedge where the frame is screwed to the vertical wall of the trailer. Naturally, these units weren't made to go bouncing down the road, but so far we have had good luck. This is actually the second trailer we have had this mini split installed on.
Wats the price on that ?
there are cheaper units out there, thats for sure, here is our unit : hvacdirect.com/fujitsu-9-000-btu-16-seer-ductless-mini-split-heat-pump-system-9rl2.html
38 seer are available at that price for 9 and 12k btu units.The 12k is 30 seer.
I would love to do that and use my roof unit power to power mini split
Now that you had this for a while, id be interested in knowing the effect the condenser has on refrigerator due to its location. Does it draw enough air ? That condenser will cause air to be drawn from top down instead of natural draw from bottom up.
hi Jerry, thanks for watching! great question, we have moved from the traditional absorption fridge/freezer to a DC fridge/freezer. This means our new unit doesnt rely on the "chimney" effect needed for cooling. Check out this vid about the fridge and let me know if you have any questions. ua-cam.com/video/lxCUPHYBwk8/v-deo.html
Great installation. What do you cool the main living area with or do you use this for both?
Hi, thanks for watching! this minisplit really only cools the bedroom, for one... our RV has a wall / bathroom between the bedroom and the main room/dinette. On a really hot day, the cool air isnt really enough to cool the entire rig. That said, our 9000 btu unit keeps the bedroom comfy enough to get some good rest. We still have our factory ceiling unit, but it takes tons more power to run offgrid compared to the mini split. Let me know if you need more clarification
Nice install. I have the 12v/MPII 3000VA set on "Search" AES, ... Also using 400Ah worth of battery but upping it to 800 ... all in a fixed location. I have some Apple Computers and so on .. that I have been running off the shore power. IF I used the MPII and the Search works as normal, it will power down the monitor and apple computer ... which I don't want. The Mini Mac pulls so little power. Anyway, I did get a dongle for it but I think you said here I can connect it direct to my Cerbo GX ... which wasn't clear in the on line manuals. But the dongles are useful. I ordered the 12/250 which will still measure through the smart shunt our I can set it differently and individually in ECO ... is the plan. It will be nice and Victron quality and so on .. sooo nice. Nice video .. back to it now.. pat
HI David, thanks for watching my vid. hope things go well with your setup
Damn myne the rv manufacturers should just install those if they work so great
I'm thinking about replacing my 13,500.rv ac with a mini split. Question though. How do you force heated air into your underbelly in 32° Temps?
hi, we still have our propane furnace for heat. this is what we use to force air for cold temps. our trailer is a "4 season" model, so we can keep plumbing from freezing. Although the mini split is a heater and a cooling device (heat pump), I'd highly recommend using this as a supplemental system to what you already have. Unless your current AC unit is non-functional, I would recommend keeping it for times when you have shore power (grid) so you can still use it in a very hot environment. The unit in this video is only 9000k BTU (we had previously installed it on a much smaller travel trailer), and this unit definitely does NOT cool down the entire trailer in temps over 90F. That said, the factory installed AC unit on the roof is also undersized for our trailer, so really having both units is ideal. the bottom line is... the mini split is much more efficient in heating/cooling especially when offgrid, using considerably less AC (electric) power (amps/watts). We have our inside unit installed in our "bedroom" so that on very hot nights we can get some sleep when offgrid.
Well done man!
We are in Florida and I’d love to install solar and a mini split that can run off of the inverter. What solar system are you using?
hi there, we have just over 1100 watts on our trailer. Here is a video showing all the mods we did including the solar : ua-cam.com/video/xifs-D_HqBc/v-deo.html
depending on the size of your mini split, you will need a considerable amount of solar to run your mini split fully off of solar. Also, naturally, to run it when the sun is not producing power, you'll need a large amount of battery to run your inverter to keep the mini split going when solar isnt available . the unit in this video is a 9k BTU, which is pretty small. Even on full power cooling it uses only half of the power of our rooftop RV air conditioner.
How bad is the hum?
no hum at all that I notice... as you probably saw in the install, its underneath a bench seat. If anything, its the cooling fan that is audible, but that is to be expected. this inverter works great and really saves on power for low-watt devices
@@senormisterioso7466 Thanks for that. I'm gonna get a 375 as a separate power supply for a mini fridge and few other small things. Excited to be able to turn the big inverter off most of the day and save like 800 wh per day. The hum is the only thing I was worried about as some have said it's too loud. All in now, thanks.
How does it cool the trailer in the summer months? Have you been to the south with it?
havent used it much in the south, but plenty in the western states. The key is to size the unit appropriately to the size of camper/trailer/bus you are trying to cool. This unit is quite small at 9k BTU. It easily cools the bedroom of our 29' travel trailer.
Does the ac on camper not work that good
the AC on the camper works fine. The reason for doing this modification is to have an AC unit that works with much much less power consumption than the normal rooftop unit. As described in the video, this 9000 btu unit draws about 800-1000 watts on full cool / heat, whereas our 12000 btu rooftop unit needs over 2000 watts to even start. None of this really matters if you are connected to the grid. We frequently camp with no services, which includes no electricity.
the Fujitsu is 110v or 230v?
110v
How did you attach the outside metal cage to your wall? Does the wall itself have structural strength, or is it just laminate sheets and foam? I'm worried bolting through the back wall won't be enough if the wall itself has no rigidity.
sorry for the delay, check this post out for answers to the actual install senormisterioso.wordpress.com/2023/01/26/installing-a-ductless-mini-split-on-an-outdoors-rv-travel-trailer/
Sooo many of ORV's customers who have purchased units with the original two-way 8cf fridge have done the exact same upgrade as you did here. I keep expecting ORV to get with the program and at least offer the 12V fridge as an option but not yet. Migrating all their units to the 12V would also mean that there would be one less gaping hole that they would have to cut into the sidewall of the trailer as well, if I am not mistaken.
indeed, its a great upgrade. I think you'd still want the access panel so that you can easily connect/disconnect the DC to the back of the fridge. Also, the roof vent is probably still helpful to chimney up the heat so it doesnt return back into your camper. They would be wise to offer this as an upgrade, but you do need a sizable battery/solar or DC to DC power source to keep this unit running. We have had no issues with it and used it heavily. thanks for watching !
@@senormisterioso7466 I suppose that's true. Since you had to bolt the fridge in using those brackets you won't just be able to pull the fridge out like you can at home. If ORV started actually designing their RVs around the 12V fridge they could solve that problem also, however.
true, the DC cables could be longer so you could do the disconnect, but the longer the run the more DC loss. Either way, DC compressor fridge/freezers are great, folks just need to know that to run them without shore power, you need a decent amount of battery/solar/dc power
Nice clean install
Thanks 👍
im going to make one out of zinc plated punch angle also known as slotted angle iron with bolts instead of welding and with possibly bolts that go through a piece of angle on the inside rv wall.
thanks for watching, hope your install goes well.
how far is it from the trailer?!?! no one includes this info....
4 inches is the minimum i believe.
Dont be fooled by these paid reps, I have a Dometic 4101 in by 2022 trailer, been in the shop 5 times in last year for repairs on the fridge, also no good for boondocking unless you invest in an additional 2k to 3k in batterys and solar panels it will suck your batteries dry overnight, complete junk, better off with an old school three way fridge
Hi, thanks for watching my video. Im not a "paid rep" for Dometic (that would be great though!). Im just a regular dude who replaced the fridge (purchased with my own money) in my travel trailer, posted a video about it. We havent had any issues so far, used it probably over 150 days total run time. Sorry to hear you have had issues with your fridge. Its true it does take DC power to run. Could you comment on what issues you had with your unit so that it might help others?
Here is how to fix it. Rockwood replaced 3 in my 2516. Was a nightmare. ua-cam.com/video/aJtTQxRvANM/v-deo.htmlsi=fSuUztVhZe_wKo1C
Yeah yeah show us the outside what the fan doing
Hi there, thanks for watching. Not really sure what your comment means. Are you wondering what the outside fan does in this setup?
Did you run the main power directly to your circuit panel, or did you use a subpanel/disconnect?
Yes, we ran the mail power into the Trailer Power Center / Circuit Panel. There was space for another breaker so we just added a new breaker for dedicated use for the Mini Split. Thanks for watching!
One time in band camp... Great job!
Does the mini split unit have to be fully outside of the trailer? Can it be set in one of the outside compartments just having the fans sticking out? There is a rig called AEONRV that has this unit hanging on the top of the back of it's off roading rv and it doesn't look contusive to off-roading hanging off the way it does. There is a pass through storage that I was wondering if it could be inserted into rather than have it fully hanging like it does now. Just wondering, thanks.
hi there. I have seen lots of school bus modifications where they have put the outside unit in a lower compartment. You could have it in an enclosed compartment, but you'd have to open it as much as possible when heating/cooling. The outside unit needs lots of airflow, as much as possible.
Thanks for sharing! It's nice to see a higher end (Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, etc) residential unit installed in an RV. We have a Mitsubishi HyperHeat unit installed in our home. We love it. I did notice that your outdoor unit is blocking the access to your refrigerator. Hopefully that doesn't become an issue for you.
hi there, thanks for watching! Good observation about the refrigerator being blocked. I should have mentioned this in the video that we no longer have a propane (absorption) fridge freezer on our camper. Due to that, we don't really need to access that panel (for maintenance or cleaning). Also, that panel is no longer used to vent the propane fridge (since its gone) Worst case if we needed to access the fridge compressor, we could just pull the fridge out from inside the Trailer. That modification is detailed in this video : ua-cam.com/video/lxCUPHYBwk8/v-deo.html
@@senormisterioso7466 Great choice on the compressor refrigerator. When our adsorption refrigerator gives up the ghost, we will probably go the same route.
@@deepsea5107 So far, our DC fridge has been great.
Nice! I would highly recommend putting tail light on the frame of your mini split
Hi there, thanks for watching! Appreciate the comment. I actually added a directional light above the original after the install. take a look at the end of this post : senormisterioso.wordpress.com/2023/01/26/installing-a-ductless-mini-split-on-an-outdoors-rv-travel-trailer/ , the picture is here : senormisterioso.files.wordpress.com/2023/01/img_7412.jpeg?w=2048
Great work on the video and your system! Does the Victron Phoenix feed off the buss bar under the switch? And does the switch determine where the power is going, ie: to 1)Multiplus or 2)buss bar or both? Thanks for the video
HI Erik, thanks for watching. Im not sure I'm clear on your question, so trying to clarify here. The Phoenix has its own power supply from the DC side (from the bussbar). The phoenix can "talk" to the GX system via VE Direct to USB cable, which allows me to see the volts/watts its pulling and turn it on and off remotely (from the touch screen or VRM). As far as where the power is going, i have the Phoenix hard wired to a specific outlet, which is dedicated to small loads like chargers, Starlink, etc. Anything with a total under 250 watts. The Phoenix for sure has a much lower standby power, so it works great when dry camping to turn off the big Multiplus whenever we arent running big AC loads. Let me know if this answers your question, but if not... please re-clarify so I can be sure to give you the info you need
Just found your channel ! New subscriber . We purchased a 2020 24 RKS anniversary edition ORV in October 2022. We love our travel trailer. Love the awesome solar install you did ! We have 200AH battle borne with 400w solar and the Victron multi plus, Victron 100/35 charge controller in the forward cargo. A future upgrade will be to move it all under the bed. Also more amp hours of batteries and another charge controller with more solar on the roof.
Hi there! thanks for checking out my vid and install. Just in case you havent found it, senormisterioso.wordpress.com has some good install info. We have been enjoying the new fridge, working great running non-stop since early November 2022
The one I’m left ok’ing for. What are you pulling it with? Is a half ton do able
hi there. I wouldn't recommend towing this with a half ton truck. The dry weight is 6646lb, and an average tongue weight of 726lb. It could be done with a half ton truck but you'd really need to keep an eye on your overall available payload. I tow it with a F-350 which is obviously overkill, but I'd consider a lighter rig for your half ton. That said, we L O V E this trailer !
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Nice!
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Nice rig!!!!
My wife and I are shopping for a small camper and the Mini Lite is top of the list right now. I found your blog, and now this video, and your setup is almost exactly what we are looking to do. We plan on living in the camper full-time. Exploring the country and stopping where we find something interesting. Thank you for being so informative. Happy trails!
Awesome! thanks for watching and reading the blog. Let me know if you have any questions or need some advice (here or over on the blog). Best of luck to you and your wife with your adventures!
Also, just in case you are interested in buying a fully tricked out off-grid rig, we might be interested in selling our 2017 Rockwood Mini Lite 2104S. I could use a new project to work on :) Its a great trailer and continues to serve us well.
I think Eddie needs a bigger pick up truck 🤣 Great video 👍
Nice video man! Happy Trails!!!
Nice! Happy Trails!!!
I am going to being installing the trimetric wifi unit shortly... thanks for the help!
awesome ! hope it works out for you