Thanks for the UA-cam. I am working to construct the project board build for 3 A/Cs in our '20 Momentum 351M. I bought 3 boards and a roll of HVAC tape for $30 from Lowe's. The GD Rally price is $170 each; $510. So we'll be buying wine and beer with the $480 savings! Thanks! -Jersey Mike.
I made this mod to out '19 Imagine back in June. We took our grandnephew camping for a few days right after and it made an amazing difference. The noise level dropped by a ridiculous amount, and we kept the trailer in the low 70's for the entire trip. Did I mention that it was 105+ outside for most of the time we were out? The A/C actually cycled off a few times during the day. Worth every nickel of the $12 I paid for the foam board (I already had the foil tape.) Good job!
This was the 3rd or 4th video on this topic I watched. None of the others went into any detail about the actual cutting of the pieces. Really well done.
it's funny, every home rv video... the husband starts talking, then wife comes in "also i have noticed..." (i am recently married) i think it's funny and props to you for living in the small space together and being happy!!
Hey Jacob! Congratulations to you and your wife on your marriage!!! We definitely had a laugh at your comment (because it’s very true) lol. Regarding the smaller space and living together we both agree that it actually strengthened our relationship! (Plus it helps our rig has 2 bathrooms lol) Stay safe and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Well today I decided to do this DIY upgrade. Went to a local box store and spent less than $40.00. I took my time plus the weather was in my favor. I cut out the flow diverter (Teepee ) to aloud more flow for the return air. I also rapped it with sound Kilmat sound proofing. Can’t say it was much better, can’t do much for the return . But the difference in the flow of air is great. You saved me from spending $180.00. Thanks so much for the video. Keep them coming.
Hey Frank! We are thrilled it helped you out! Thank you so much for the kind words. Keep on moddin’ and safe travels! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
This was a great mod. Had the same issue. We could barely hear the TV as the unit is in the middle of the room. Just finished and it's amazing!!! Keep it up! We are full time and my wife is a travel nurse. So we love all kinds of mods.
Corey and Angie, Thank you so much for your kind words and for the amazing work your wife does for our great nation! Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
We have a 2007 Teton Experience , we put 2 new 16’000 BTU a/c units in and were having issues with it , Mike our RV repair man said he looked in to this type repair ,and the company what’s 165.00 for a unit like you made😳 thank you for your video , I can do this repair , and help my friend Mike do this on other Camppers units that have the same problem . Thank you again , Barry.
Hey Barry! You are most welcome! Happy modding! If you don’t mind please help us grow our channel and have those you help subscribe! We have a bunch more videos coming! Jeff had to go to Alaska for a while for work but he’s back and we are back! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Just did this mod today after watching your video. One difference is I centered the teepee on the close-off board, even though the output hole below the fan is not centered. I discovered they did this intentionally because the air blasts more on one side than the other, making the dividing point the exact center of the close-off board, not the center of the output hole. Much better flow now and even distribution front to back. Much quieter as well. I started with a hot 32ft trailer in 103* temps and it was down to 79* in 30 minutes. Thanks for the video and clear instructions.
I love this idea. You've gotten some great responses below that validates the effectiveness of the mod. It's way cold in Utah now and my Momentum is covered. I'm marking this to do in the Spring. Huge thanks for the great video!!
I did this over 2 years ago, used foil tape to seal everything. What a difference it makes. this is such an easy modification and for around 30 dollars did both ACs in the unit, much cooler and a lot less noise
Great video I followed your instructions and the mod went great. I also foil taped everything for a tight seal. HUGE difference in my air flow especially the bedroom. One added note: I offset the diffuser TEPEE by 1" off center to favor the bedroom and this worked great. Thanks again!
Hey Richard! Sorry for the delayed response! We are glad the video helped. Thank you for adding the info on the noise level! Happy modding and safe travels! Jeff and Amanda
Thank You so, so much. I have been dry camping at my cousins property in S.E.Georgia in my Grand Design travel trailer. My little big dog Honda gen. has worked in the past but a no go on this tripp. I found this pod last night, 10pm 80deg. sweatin mess. Today after my morning routine about 1 o'clock sat back to get ready for the daily heat stroke. I remembered your vid, which I watched from start to fin. Thought, what have I got to lose. got the filters off, they were clean. Dropped the two panel's and got hit with an air sunami. my fan was running strong. what a big, big air restriction. you don't think? Went to the thermostat, BINGO!! The compressor kicked in! Now that I've cooled down I'm on the way to Home Depot and you my friends have another subscriber, life long!! Tip of the hat you'll. Thank You!!
Hey Robster, Sorry for the delayed response. Jeff was in a remote part of Alaska for the last month helping provide no cost healthcare to remote sites. We are thrilled that this mod helped you! Safe travels! Jeff and Amanda
Excellent resource! I bought the materials and followed along and with the video and it was a simple and straightforward modification. The unit is "somewhat quieter" but noise was not my primary motivation. The air flow from the vents is AT LEAST TWICE AS FORCEFUL as it was before the mod, especially in the bath and bedroom which are farthest from the AC unit. I hoped for improvement but this exceeded my expectations and will be a huge asset in the Texas heat!
This mod is awesome. Thank you guys for your time putting this together. We are heading to Myrtle Beach in September and I am doing this before we go. My wife does not do heat well. Blessings to your family.
+Mark Twain Mathis you are very welcome! Enjoy myrtle beach it’s an awesome place. If you take 544 south and hit surf side beach it can be less crowded. Also don’t forget to check out Pawleys island! You will love the mod! We still love it! Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
@@WeLiveFreeRV , thanks for replying, we’ve been to Myrtle Beach many many times. We took our kids there a lot when they were little. Now we take our grandkids. Lol Have a Blessed Day!
Great Vid!!!! You guys knocked it out the park.... Great advice for any project.....didn't know if the concept was valid.... (RV Air). Thanks for fabrication, great camera work as well.
Hey David, Thank you for the numbers and the feedback! We hope it’s working well for you! Sorry for the delayed response we have been on the road for the last month! Videos are coming! Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
I was doubtful that this was going to give the results that I was hearing. I’m a believer now. First of all, you made it so easy to follow. You even measured it for me. I’m impressed with the increased air flow. I used a chop saw and a tabletop saw. Also a drill bit to cut out the screw slots. Once again, awesome job, great video. Thanks
Hey Keith! We are thrilled it worked well for you, and thank you for your kind words! Great call on using the drill bit for the screw slots! We didn’t think about that. Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
GREAT idea! This is why I love UA-cam... I had an idea of doing something like this, but no need to re-invent the wheel when someone else has done the leg work. Thanks for taking the time to share!
I too wanted to compliment you on this wonderful mod video, but also to tell you that GD has come incorporated it into the 21 Imagine 2800BH I bought a few weeks ago. Well done!!
Hey Paul! Thank you so much for your kind words! It's great to hear that GD is incorporating this already! Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Thanks Y’all!! Will def be doing this to our rig. I was contemplating buying the “RV Airflow System” jig, but after seeing this, ill save myself $150 and DIY it! Anything to make the cooling more efficient here in Texas. HAPPY TRAVELS!!
Hey WeGotFlames! We are happy it helped! Sorry for the delayed response we have been on the road for the last month! Videos are coming! Where are y’all in Texas? We are in the DFW area! Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Thanks so very much for the great video. Took all afternoon to do the first one today with many followup cuts, and taped all pieces - should have re-watched the video. You used much less tape than I did - lol Hope now that I got the measurements and experience doing one, it will go faster. Here's to your video, and me trying to do the other two AC units... THANK YOU :-) Actually got the other two in 3 hours...Thanks again
Hey Charlie! Trial and error is have the fun! We are sure your work was flawless! As we southerners say you can never use too much tape. Haha! We are glad the video helped! Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Just subscribe to your channel. I purchased the necessary materials for my grand design 5th wheel AC.. Following your instructions step by step. Definitely need this modification here in Arizona. Thanks 👍
We just completed the mod on our living room A/C and what a difference it made! Thanks for the video and your clear, concise instructions. Great Job!!!
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I’ve been a licensed HVAC Contractor for 34 years and you nailed it! The first 2 pieces are called the throat of an elbow that you ultimately created. Great job!!!!!!!
Good morning Bob, thank you so much. It is great to get feedback from an HVAC expert! Happy modding and safe travels! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Followed easy video. Working great so far had to do some extra trimming, there was some foam insert that stuck out, about half an inch, but just trimmed it back so everything fit well and rested it well. Working great thanks for the great video. With this Texas heat this is a must.
Very nice video and great idea. This is the third iteration of efficiency improvements I have see . I like the teepee to help direct the air into the ducts. nice job. Thanks for sharing.
I will definitely do this on our Lakeside 5th Wheel and our Lakeside Park Model in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Thanks for such a wonderfully instructive video.
I did mine a little different. Instead of the Teepee I cut 3 pieces all of them were 14" X 7 1/2". On the top two I cut openings for the air to flow down. I used Nashua Aluminum tape with mastic. Sealed it up real good with plenty of aluminum tape. Taped inside the vents near the plenum. Added and taped the side and bottom piece and buttoned it up. I expected some improvement but never expected the improvement would be so significant. I expected double the airflow but it was blowing out of the vents at least 5X, wouldn't be surprised if it is 10X stronger! When I cranked it up it lowered the air temperature agni 5 degrees in 30 minutes! Last night the AC ran nonstop all night long now the longest it runs its about 30 minutes. The tape was about $25 and the insulation board with aluminum on one side was $15. It took about 4 hrs, that includes the time it took to get the materials at Home Depot and have a donut and cup of coffee. So, half of that, about 2 hrs was actually all it took. Very simple and it helps to have a stool or small ladder. Thanks for sharing these tips!
Hey the revival channel! Wow this is detailed!!! We are thrilled you saw an improvement! We agree it's noticeable. We froze ourselves the first night! Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Hi Folks, Nice Idea. Over the 20yrs we RVed, I modded the AC's on our 4 RV's by Insulating the Exterior of the AC Air Boxes in a similar way, and sealing the interior areas as you've mentioned. Also bundled the wiring and moved the center cross-member in the Intake chute to maximize the Intake Air Flow. In addition, I closed off the air exits at the AC Unit to maximize the Air Flow into the Duct work and reduce the noise level at the AC unit. Double Insulating just might give you even more cooling benefits. Stay Cool. Harold
@@WeLiveFreeRV Hi again, forgot to mention that I also put in some foam type material in the farthest End Air Vents to smooth the Air Flow due to the duct work going beyond the actual Vent Exit and causing turbulance. What ever you can do smooth out the Air Flow in the system helps. Harold
Hi guys- we are not the handy type of people & you made this look easy. We found you from the RV content FB group- Chasing RV Sunshine ☀️ Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
I understand what you mean by if you have pets. We have a German Shepard (german shedder) as well. I like this project and might have to try it myself. I did smash your big red friendship button and look forward to seeing more from you guys! Thanks for sharing! Steve
Great video, I have the same AC and i was concerned about making this mod, but a lot of people have used it. I did the living room AC and will tackle the bedroom in about a week.
Great vid. Thanks for posting. I noticed a 1/2" gap between the blower fan and the coil duct. I adjusted it to be as close as possible without rubbing. That alone increases airflow and efficiency.
Great video. We just bought an RV with one AC. Can’t wait to do the mod to make it more efficient. Sure cheaper than the ones you can buy for over $100. This is doable and a fun project.
Hey Keith! Sorry for the delayed response! Jeff was in a remote part of Alaska helping to provide no cost healthcare to remote villages this last month! You are most welcome! Happy modding and safe travels! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
I watched your video in my RV today as I was doing this mod. Thank you for making it! I did it to both AC units in my Reflection 311BHS. What a difference! The air flow coming out of the ceiling ducts is so much better. I should have checked the decibel reading of the AC's before starting this project but I do believe they sound quieter. RV Airflow kits are $170. I would've needed two of them. I paid $28 for foam board and tape. It took me a little over 3 hours to do both AC units but I saved a lot of money!
Good morning Rob! You are most welcome and thank you for your kind words. One of the other commenters did use a decibel meter and it was a 10 to 15 reduction in dB. We are thrilled that the modification worked well for you! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Good evening Rob, Thank you, we cannot take credit for the idea but we absolutely hope the video helps you! Happy modding and safe travels! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
For anyone that hasn't seen there is a guy (RV AIRFLOW SYSTEMS) who created a single piece foam built for Coleman mach series AC units for $170. This is the DIY version of that mod. Thank you for uploading this video. I knew there was a budget friendly solution out there. Glad I found you guys. ;) Sub+1
Great video! The only negative thing I had noticed about this is the vents on the ac are no longer usable but other than that the flow through the vents was a 100% better
I agree except that I am at a campground with poor electrical. I have had the startup capacitor on each unit go bad. The way to check if the AC problem is the startup capacitor is to reach up and spin the "squirrel cage." You can no longer do that.
Well, I attempted this AC modification on my new Shadow Cruiser today. I have a Coleman Mach 15 AC and it doesn’t blow very much air through the vents resulting in a hot camper. I used one inch thick foam board and immediately ran into some issues. My plenum is kinda shallow at just under 5 inches which caused the 45 degree angle cuts not to work. I ended up chiseling away the foam until it gave me the correct fit from the exhaust port to the duct entrance. It wasn’t pretty looking but I taped it all up before I installed it. My plenum came from the factory a mess. Nothing is clean cut and there is a lot of overlap from the wood in the ceiling where the AC is mounted. I had to cut, carve and shave my foam boards to fit. I ended up using a lot of tape but I accomplished the direct line from my exhaust port to the duct entrance. There wasn’t much room left for the teepee so I omitted it. After it was all together I excitedly turned on the AC and to my surprise, I had a lot more air moving through the ducts and out of the vents. I’m so glad you made this video and thank you for sharing it with campers like me.
Hey Jeremy! What an adventure sounds like you did a great job! We are glad the video helped you! We hope you are cooling down! Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Great video, I have 3 ducts, guess I'll have to build a pyramid! I also put Swiffer sheets in front of filters, keeps the air clean and evaporator from clogging up.
Hey Bryan! Please let us know how the pyramid design turns out! I’m sure there are lots who might need that design! Great call out on the swiffer sheets! We will give it a shot. Sorry for the delayed response we have been on the road for the last month! Videos are a coming! Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
They actually make duct knives that are very easy to use. That foil tape needs pressure applied to it with a credit card or a squeegee or it will eventually come loose. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to fish hvac tape out of rv duct.
We have an older motorhome, and I’m pretty sure it doesn’t look like that on the inside. I’m still going to see if there is something Similar I can do, to help. It can get pretty warm, when it’s real hot outside. We don’t live in it, but a little more comfort, when using it would be much appreciated. Thanks so much for your video.
Don't know if someone else has mentioned it or not but that whistling is the air squeezing between that outer cover that has the dump and filter panels and the inner plenum panel, around the edges. I found one spot that was the main culprit and added a thin layer of silicone and that got rid of it immediately.
Here's a suggestion, if you have the washable screens for the a/c inlet, spray them lightly with Pledge or Endust and then when it's time to clean them use Dawn dish soap
Okay so I am not what you call a handy man but I tried it! Did not come out as nice as this but if you get the gist of how it works like in the video than you will be okay I promise just jump in and try it mine works WAYYYYYYYY better and it’s sooo much quieter! I’m actually sitting here in my rv right now ac blowing in my hair writing this review 🤩
If the air flow people would drop the price to about 50 dollars like it should be then people wouldn't be trying to make these im doing the same thing just wasn't sure what material i was gonna use thank yall!!!!
Hey Grasser82! There are professional modification systems out there that we have heard nothing but amazing reviews about! Jeff just likes to tinker! There are options for the DIY’er and others! Which is awesome! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
@@WeLiveFreeRV Let me guess, you failed to explain to her that there was sufficient room between her feet and your feet in the bed for the table saw. Rookie mistake . . . we'll give you a pass on it this time. Just don't let her know about the plasma cutter you stashed under the kitchen sink.
I just did the mod, wow what a difference! My next mod is to ditch the Coleman cover and install a 16x16 filter back return. I need to build a trim frame first to hold it.
Hey Sailor John Boy, We are glad you like the mod! What a great idea to redesign the plastic shell. Make sure to let us know when you do! We’d love to see it! Happy modding and safe travels! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Really nice video. Thanks so much! 2 questions: 1) How wide was the tape you used? Looks like 2" but want to be sure. 2) What was the wire that was hanging down from the return air plenum? Thanks, and keep on keeping on!
Wow that’s quite the mod. We made sure to put the ducting foil tape in all our vents but hadn’t thought about putting anything actually up in the A/C. Have you guys noticed a significant difference? If so, by how much?
We absolutely love this mod! Before we did this we kept our thermostat around 68 for all three! Now we can run on two air conditioners and we have it set for 73. It's incredible, and it's quieter! It's noticeably better!
Hey I'm not a carpenter. But I'm retired and got the time.. and I sure can't afford the store bought kind. And this Texas heat is taking all my money in the summer time.(25 cent's a k.w ). You bet I'm going to do this. , Thank you for the video.
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
Good morning Brian! Thank you so much for your kind words and Go for it! Let us know how it goes! There are some amazing ideas in the comments here! Happy modding and safe travels! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
On the outside you can install a mister with three little sprayers going into that coil but you have to use a calcium filter bring that head pressure down
Hey Big Dan! This is actually something we haven’t heard of! We have always called them square bits haha! Thank you so much for the info! You are awesome! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Hey Edwin! Thank you and good luck! We suggest the appropriate beverage of choice after the power tool/ razor blade portion of this mod! Ha! Good luck and happy modding and safe travels! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Good video, I clean my filters every week. 3 dogs, 3 cats and a bird. We had the pets before we started living full time. Take care of yourself and your family. Safe travels.
Thank you so much! That's a lot of furry and feathered friends! We have two dogs and they shed a bunch. Lol. Y'all take care as well and safe travels! Happy modding!
Rosie and I just finished this project on one Air Conditioner on our Grand design Solitude. It was a little work but ended up costing 6 bucks( we had the tape). We think it will pay dividends in the future. We will do the second air shortly. Next in a few weeks we will put a soft start on so we can run the air off our small generator. Good video, helped a lot! Rock on guys and check out my youtube channel Burlington Bill for a little busking. I'm back now playing at a local bar.
Hey Burlington Bill! We absolutely will check your channel out! We hope the mod is working well for you! Sorry for the delayed response we have been on the road for the last month! Videos are a coming! Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
@@WeLiveFreeRV Jeff and Amanda, we have since finished the mod. on the second air and I installed the Micro air easy start on one air. We are hitting the road this week and will probably be giving them the test. Enjoy the music at Burlington Bill and Happy camping!
You did a great job and I applaude you!. However it should be noted with the RV Airflow mod it increases RETURN air flow. The increased airflow uses MORE of the inlet filter and prevents the coils from freezing over. More air flow means less operation and operation costs. However- It should be noted you saved everyone a lot of money with your mod. How much will you save in the long run if you had purchased a RV Airflow kit?? It would take a lot of testing to prove that.
Hey Opa and Oma! Thank you so much and that’s a good call out for sure! We are not sure how to calculate the difference either! We went back and forth on buying the airflow kit, but Jeff really likes diy projects haha! Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Great video, I have seen the molded piece that does this but kew there was a cheaper way. I was thinking about it when I came across is video. Going by the home despot on the way home to copy your design.
Excellent work..One question, as far as the dump air option(Non Ducted), Is that now eliminated by this mod or does it still allow the air flow option?
Hey Allen, This does eliminate the air dump feature. We thought we’d miss it being here in Texas but so far we haven’t missed it one bit! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Good morning! I used a metal blade with the finer teeth, but honestly you can use a wood one as well! Good luck with your mod! You’re going to love it! Happy modding and safe travels! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Excellent job of videography as well - Thanks! But you completely eliminated the Cold Air Dump feature of the cover when you do this. Granted you probably gain a lot of cooling thru the ducts, but the air dump is gone... P.S. Using an electric carving knife works well for cutting these pieces. Also use Pythagorean theorem to calculate the angle (square root of the sum of the squares).
Sorry for the delayed response. Jeff had hip surgery recently and getting back healthy has been the focus! Thank you so much! You are absolutely right about eliminating the air dump. We went back and forth on if this would impact us (we have been based out of Louisiana and Texas recently) but we don’t even miss it! Our rig stays pretty cool even during 100+ degree temps. Great call on the electric carving knife. That would definitely have made this a faster job! Keep the advice coming! And as always happy modding and safe journeys! See you somewhere!
I think I will be trying this. Although I have a 3d printed version in my mind. Does the bottom of the horizontal piece line up with the bottom of the duct opening? If not maybe a foot on the teepee would help a little more. You could also notch the divider to match the teepee, and cut the bottom some. That would add more return airflow and use more filter sq inches. If I am picturing it correctly. My camper is in storage right now.
Hey M Moore, We are going to try and answer this as best as we understand what you’re asking. 1) for us the bottom horizontal piece of foam board sat approximately a half an inch below the opening of the duct. i’m not sure how that would translate for 3-D printing, however with the appropriate measurements I could see where that would free up some more airflow into the intake. I am Magine that 3-D printing as much skinnier than a 1 inch piece of foam. 2. You can notch underneath the TP. However I would imagine that would be very disruptive from the airflow standpoint and maybe a curved carve out would work better hopefully that answers your questions! If not we can try again! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Gonna be diving into my Raptor to see if I can do something similar... problem is my bedroom unit has controls built into it...we shall see... THANK YOU
Great video ! I wonder though if it might be better to use foam calking to hold everything together, as I am thinking tape might loose is stickiness and come off in a year or two?
Hey Tim! That’s a great idea! We chose tape because of how simple it is to work with and remove if we needed to, but we can absolutely see where caulking would be beneficial! Thank you so much for the great idea! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
Love this mod. Why didn't you take the flange off? A company called "RV AirFlow Systems" has made a unit that does the same thing but for $170. I will be doing what you did but making the "TP" go all the way to the sides and within an inch of the top. Once I have created the "TP" and have it secure I will cut out part of the bottom as the "RV AirFlow Systems" has done to theirs so you get more air flow through the full length of the intake and air filter. Great Video.
Hey Lad! We wanted to keep all the original parts of the system “installed” in the event we needed to reverse the mod. We love your idea about maximizing air flow underneath the tee pee! Thank you so much for your kind words. Safe travels and happy modding! Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
I have a very similar (if not the same) a/c unit (Coleman Mach) in our trailer. Just took the cover off and to our surprise there were NO black ducking covers (the two black covers that snap onto the ducting inlets on each side). They're both literally missing. Do you think I'll need those? I'm wondering if I can seal it off enough to not need them? Or perhaps I should buy them...
Hey Robert! We are not certified RV repair people, sorry! Have you tried reaching out to the company of your RV? They might send them to you for free or at a good price! If not we would suggest to tape it very well and see if you are satisfied with the results. Very respectfully, Jeff and Amanda
So great. Thanks for posting. I wonder if it would help to use some foam rubber tape on the edges to get a good seal between the styrofoam and the steel case. I am definitely going to build one of these. I thought about making ducts with the 3D printer and then filling in around them with some spray foam. Your design looks very quick and easy to build.
Thank you! We thought about using additional materials to ensure it was an airtight seal as well. Ultimately we just ended up using the HVAC tape. We are seeing tremendous increases in output! If you do end up modifying it to be better please post it!!! Happy modding!
i guess im asking randomly but does anybody know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my account password. I would appreciate any help you can give me!
@Rodney Julian thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
How high does the TeePee end up off the foam base3? Thanks for showing this! I am sure not as efficient as a molded piece of foam with smooth air flow paths, but much much less expensive and a much better value!
It was approximately 3.5 inches up from the base. I agree that it's probably not the most aerodynamic but after covering all the surfaces with HVAC tape I can tell you without a doubt that it works! We used to keep all 3 A/Cs between 69-70 to be comfortable, now all are set at 74 and it is noticeably cooler. Also the A/C's don't run as often. It's great.
@G Kerr it does not stick up into the opening. It sits about an inch underneath it. I wish we had a scientific answer as to how high but I just kept messing the the cuts until I knew it was short enough to not stick up into the opening.
Great video but it begs the question, WHY is that the manufacturers don’t do this to begin with! Bet some bean counter told them they could save two buck per unit!
I would cut the 45 on the insulation panel first. Before cutting them into the pieces you size to length and width. It’s easier to cut a large panel than small pieces. But a really great video thanks 🙏
*Works great **Fastly.Cool** compact and Easy to install*
Thank you!
Thanks for the UA-cam. I am working to construct the project board build for 3 A/Cs in our '20 Momentum 351M. I bought 3 boards and a roll of HVAC tape for $30 from Lowe's. The GD Rally price is $170 each; $510. So we'll be buying wine and beer with the $480 savings! Thanks! -Jersey Mike.
I made this mod to out '19 Imagine back in June. We took our grandnephew camping for a few days right after and it made an amazing difference. The noise level dropped by a ridiculous amount, and we kept the trailer in the low 70's for the entire trip. Did I mention that it was 105+ outside for most of the time we were out? The A/C actually cycled off a few times during the day. Worth every nickel of the $12 I paid for the foam board (I already had the foil tape.) Good job!
This was the 3rd or 4th video on this topic I watched. None of the others went into any detail about the actual cutting of the pieces. Really well done.
Thank you so much! Happy modding and stay safe while traveling!
it's funny, every home rv video... the husband starts talking, then wife comes in "also i have noticed..." (i am recently married) i think it's funny and props to you for living in the small space together and being happy!!
Hey Jacob!
Congratulations to you and your wife on your marriage!!! We definitely had a laugh at your comment (because it’s very true) lol.
Regarding the smaller space and living together we both agree that it actually strengthened our relationship! (Plus it helps our rig has 2 bathrooms lol)
Stay safe and happy modding!
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Well today I decided to do this DIY upgrade. Went to a local box store and spent less than $40.00. I took my time plus the weather was in my favor. I cut out the flow diverter (Teepee ) to aloud more flow for the return air. I also rapped it with sound Kilmat sound proofing. Can’t say it was much better, can’t do much for the return . But the difference in the flow of air is great. You saved me from spending $180.00. Thanks so much for the video. Keep them coming.
Spell correction. (Allow). That’s spell check. Lol
Hey Frank! We are thrilled it helped you out! Thank you so much for the kind words. Keep on moddin’ and safe travels!
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This was a great mod. Had the same issue. We could barely hear the TV as the unit is in the middle of the room. Just finished and it's amazing!!! Keep it up! We are full time and my wife is a travel nurse. So we love all kinds of mods.
Corey and Angie,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for the amazing work your wife does for our great nation!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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We have a 2007 Teton Experience , we put 2 new 16’000 BTU a/c units in and were having issues with it , Mike our RV repair man said he looked in to this type repair ,and the company what’s 165.00 for a unit like you made😳 thank you for your video , I can do this repair , and help my friend Mike do this on other Camppers units that have the same problem . Thank you again , Barry.
Hey Barry!
You are most welcome! Happy modding! If you don’t mind please help us grow our channel and have those you help subscribe! We have a bunch more videos coming!
Jeff had to go to Alaska for a while for work but he’s back and we are back!
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Just did this mod today after watching your video. One difference is I centered the teepee on the close-off board, even though the output hole below the fan is not centered. I discovered they did this intentionally because the air blasts more on one side than the other, making the dividing point the exact center of the close-off board, not the center of the output hole. Much better flow now and even distribution front to back. Much quieter as well. I started with a hot 32ft trailer in 103* temps and it was down to 79* in 30 minutes. Thanks for the video and clear instructions.
You are most welcome! We are glad it worked out for you!!!.
Safe travels and Happy Modding!
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I love this idea. You've gotten some great responses below that validates the effectiveness of the mod. It's way cold in Utah now and my Momentum is covered. I'm marking this to do in the Spring. Huge thanks for the great video!!
I did this over 2 years ago, used foil tape to seal everything. What a difference it makes. this is such an easy modification and for around 30 dollars did both ACs in the unit, much cooler and a lot less noise
Great video I followed your instructions and the mod went great. I also foil taped everything for a tight seal. HUGE difference in my air flow especially the bedroom. One added note: I offset the diffuser TEPEE by 1" off center to favor the bedroom and this worked great. Thanks again!
Hey Richard!
Sorry for the delayed response! We are glad the video helped. Thank you for adding the info on the noise level!
Happy modding and safe travels!
Jeff and Amanda
Thank You so, so much. I have been dry camping at my cousins property in S.E.Georgia in my Grand Design travel trailer. My little big dog Honda gen. has worked in the past but a no go on this tripp. I found this pod last night, 10pm 80deg. sweatin mess. Today after my morning routine about 1 o'clock sat back to get ready for the daily heat stroke. I remembered your vid, which I watched from start to fin. Thought, what have I got to lose. got the filters off, they were clean. Dropped the two panel's and got hit with an air sunami. my fan was running strong. what a big, big air restriction. you don't think? Went to the thermostat, BINGO!! The compressor kicked in! Now that I've cooled down I'm on the way to Home Depot and you my friends have another subscriber, life long!! Tip of the hat you'll. Thank You!!
Hey Robster,
Sorry for the delayed response. Jeff was in a remote part of Alaska for the last month helping provide no cost healthcare to remote sites. We are thrilled that this mod helped you!
Safe travels!
Jeff and Amanda
Excellent resource! I bought the materials and followed along and with the video and it was a simple and straightforward modification. The unit is "somewhat quieter" but noise was not my primary motivation. The air flow from the vents is AT LEAST TWICE AS FORCEFUL as it was before the mod, especially in the bath and bedroom which are farthest from the AC unit. I hoped for improvement but this exceeded my expectations and will be a huge asset in the Texas heat!
We couldn't agree more! We are currently in Texas and it has been HOT! We also bought a shaderv from shadrv.com. More to come in future videos.
This mod is awesome. Thank you guys for your time putting this together. We are heading to Myrtle Beach in September and I am doing this before we go. My wife does not do heat well.
Blessings to your family.
+Mark Twain Mathis you are very welcome! Enjoy myrtle beach it’s an awesome place. If you take 544 south and hit surf side beach it can be less crowded. Also don’t forget to check out Pawleys island!
You will love the mod! We still love it!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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@@WeLiveFreeRV , thanks for replying, we’ve been to Myrtle Beach many many times. We took our kids there a lot when they were little.
Now we take our grandkids. Lol
Have a Blessed Day!
Great Vid!!!! You guys knocked it out the park.... Great advice for any project.....didn't know if the concept was valid.... (RV Air).
Thanks for fabrication, great camera work as well.
Just seen the RV airflow system. I said. I can make something just like that. And here you are. LoL great tutorial. Will do this for sure.
They where pushing 6450 CFM then gained 6580 CFM over 13,030 CFM
That is a gain. Great video for sure. I can totally see how easy it is.
Even doing this still allows turbulent air flow which prevents optimum efficiency so buying the Air Flow System will improve things even more.
Hey David,
Thank you for the numbers and the feedback! We hope it’s working well for you!
Sorry for the delayed response we have been on the road for the last month! Videos are coming!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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I was doubtful that this was going to give the results that I was hearing. I’m a believer now. First of all, you made it so easy to follow. You even measured it for me. I’m impressed with the increased air flow.
I used a chop saw and a tabletop saw. Also a drill bit to cut out the screw slots.
Once again, awesome job, great video. Thanks
Hey Keith!
We are thrilled it worked well for you, and thank you for your kind words! Great call on using the drill bit for the screw slots! We didn’t think about that.
Safe travels and happy modding!
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@@WeLiveFreeRV A coping saw for the screw slots works well.
Just did this to my living room ac, man what a difference. Thank you for sharing.
Senny Stark you are most welcome! Enjoy keeping cool this summer.
Safe travels and happy modding!
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GREAT idea! This is why I love UA-cam... I had an idea of doing something like this, but no need to re-invent the wheel when someone else has done the leg work. Thanks for taking the time to share!
Thank you very much and you are most welcome! Safe travels and happy modding!
I too wanted to compliment you on this wonderful mod video, but also to tell you that GD has come incorporated it into the 21 Imagine 2800BH I bought a few weeks ago. Well done!!
Hey Paul!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It's great to hear that GD is incorporating this already!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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Thanks for a good demonstration. Thanks for getting to the point and for providing your measurements. Well done.
You are welcome!
Thanks Y’all!! Will def be doing this to our rig. I was contemplating buying the “RV Airflow System” jig, but after seeing this, ill save myself $150 and DIY it!
Anything to make the cooling more efficient here in Texas.
HAPPY TRAVELS!!
Yep Dido.
Hey WeGotFlames!
We are happy it helped! Sorry for the delayed response we have been on the road for the last month! Videos are coming!
Where are y’all in Texas? We are in the DFW area!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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Thanks so very much for the great video. Took all afternoon to do the first one today with many followup cuts, and taped all pieces - should have re-watched the video. You used much less tape than I did - lol
Hope now that I got the measurements and experience doing one, it will go faster. Here's to your video, and me trying to do the other two AC units... THANK YOU :-) Actually got the other two in 3 hours...Thanks again
Hey Charlie!
Trial and error is have the fun! We are sure your work was flawless! As we southerners say you can never use too much tape. Haha! We are glad the video helped!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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Just subscribe to your channel. I purchased the necessary materials for my grand design 5th wheel AC.. Following your instructions step by step. Definitely need this modification here in Arizona. Thanks 👍
That’s awesome!!! 3+ years and it still works amazing!
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Jeff and Amanda
We just completed the mod on our living room A/C and what a difference it made! Thanks for the video and your clear, concise instructions. Great Job!!!
Hey Stephen! That's awesome!!! We are glad it helped you!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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Thank you so much for this video. We did this over the weekend and what a difference! Quieter and so much more force of air.
Hey Ruth!
You are most welcome! Enjoy your summer! Happy modding and travels!
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I’ve been a licensed HVAC Contractor for 34 years and you nailed it! The first 2 pieces are called the throat of an elbow that you ultimately created. Great job!!!!!!!
Good morning Bob, thank you so much. It is great to get feedback from an HVAC expert! Happy modding and safe travels!
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I was looking yesterday for a way to make something like this. Thanks for the directions.
Hey Jeffrey ( great name btw)
You are most welcome! We hope it helps! Happy modding!
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Followed easy video. Working great so far had to do some extra trimming, there was some foam insert that stuck out, about half an inch, but just trimmed it back so everything fit well and rested it well. Working great thanks for the great video. With this Texas heat this is a must.
Very nice video and great idea. This is the third iteration of efficiency improvements I have see . I like the teepee to help direct the air into the ducts. nice job. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Mark!
Thank you for your compliments. Good luck and happy modding!
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Jeff and Amanda
I will definitely do this on our Lakeside 5th Wheel and our Lakeside Park Model in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Thanks for such a wonderfully instructive video.
Thank you for watching. We hope it works out for you. Let us know how it works or if you have any suggestions or other feedback.
Your design is so much better than the AirFlow design that sells for $170 and appears to work just as well. Great going
Good evening Sir,
Thank you very much! Safe travels and happy modding!
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I did mine a little different. Instead of the Teepee I cut 3 pieces all of them were 14" X 7 1/2". On the top two I cut openings for the air to flow down. I used Nashua Aluminum tape with mastic. Sealed it up real good with plenty of aluminum tape. Taped inside the vents near the plenum. Added and taped the side and bottom piece and buttoned it up.
I expected some improvement but never expected the improvement would be so significant.
I expected double the airflow but it was blowing out of the vents at least 5X, wouldn't be surprised if it is 10X stronger!
When I cranked it up it lowered the air temperature agni 5 degrees in 30 minutes! Last night the AC ran nonstop all night long now the longest it runs its about 30 minutes.
The tape was about $25 and the insulation board with aluminum on one side was $15. It took about 4 hrs, that includes the time it took to get the materials at Home Depot and have a donut and cup of coffee. So, half of that, about 2 hrs was actually all it took. Very simple and it helps to have a stool or small ladder.
Thanks for sharing these tips!
Hey the revival channel!
Wow this is detailed!!! We are thrilled you saw an improvement! We agree it's noticeable. We froze ourselves the first night!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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Great video. This is the best I found and I completed the mod today. SO MUCH more quiet.
Thank you for watching. We are glad this worked out for you.
If you have any suggestions or recommendations, just let us know.
Hi Folks, Nice Idea. Over the 20yrs we RVed, I modded the AC's on our 4 RV's by Insulating the Exterior of the AC Air Boxes in a similar way, and sealing the interior areas as you've mentioned. Also bundled the wiring and moved the center cross-member in the Intake chute to maximize the Intake Air Flow. In addition, I closed off the air exits at the AC Unit to maximize the Air Flow into the Duct work and reduce the noise level at the AC unit. Double Insulating just might give you even more cooling benefits. Stay Cool. Harold
Harold, thank you so much! That's awesome! We will definitely look into that!
@@WeLiveFreeRV Hi again, forgot to mention that I also put in some foam type material in the farthest End Air Vents to smooth the Air Flow due to the duct work going beyond the actual Vent Exit and causing turbulance. What ever you can do smooth out the Air Flow in the system helps. Harold
Thank you so much
Thanks for the video. The modification worked great and what a difference on the airflow
Good evening!
You are most welcome! We are glad it worked well for you.
See you on the road!
Jeff and Amanda
Hi guys- we are not the handy type of people & you made this look easy. We found you from the RV content FB group- Chasing RV Sunshine ☀️ Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Thank you so much. We just subbed to you as well! Safe travels and happy modding!!!
Nice job. Good workmanship
Nicely done. Not to mention the future savings will really add up.
Thank you!!!
This is much better than the $150 solution.
I understand what you mean by if you have pets. We have a German Shepard (german shedder) as well. I like this project and might have to try it myself. I did smash your big red friendship button and look forward to seeing more from you guys! Thanks for sharing! Steve
German shepherds are the best!!! We love this mod! Happy modding and safe travels!
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We also subscribed to you as well!
Great video, I have the same AC and i was concerned about making this mod, but a lot of people have used it. I did the living room AC and will tackle the bedroom in about a week.
Great vid. Thanks for posting. I noticed a 1/2" gap between the blower fan and the coil duct. I adjusted it to be as close as possible without rubbing. That alone increases airflow and efficiency.
Thank you! We are glad the video helped! Happy moding!
Great video. We just bought an RV with one AC. Can’t wait to do the mod to make it more efficient. Sure cheaper than the ones you can buy for over $100. This is doable and a fun project.
Hey Hammerr r!
Sorry for the delayed response! How did it turn out?
Safe travels safe travels and happy modding!
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Great video and awesome presentation!
Thank you kindly!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I now have something else on my to do list
Hey Rab1957!
Good luck! Happy modding and safe travels.
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I was looking for an alternative to the RV Airflow system. This is obviously a great saving from the $170 RV Airflow product. Thanks.
Hey Keith!
Sorry for the delayed response! Jeff was in a remote part of Alaska helping to provide no cost healthcare to remote villages this last month!
You are most welcome! Happy modding and safe travels!
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I watched your video in my RV today as I was doing this mod. Thank you for making it! I did it to both AC units in my Reflection 311BHS. What a difference! The air flow coming out of the ceiling ducts is so much better. I should have checked the decibel reading of the AC's before starting this project but I do believe they sound quieter. RV Airflow kits are $170. I would've needed two of them. I paid $28 for foam board and tape. It took me a little over 3 hours to do both AC units but I saved a lot of money!
Good morning Rob! You are most welcome and thank you for your kind words. One of the other commenters did use a decibel meter and it was a 10 to 15 reduction in dB. We are thrilled that the modification worked well for you!
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Fantastic idea and will be referring to this video when I start making my AC box here in the near future
Good evening Rob,
Thank you, we cannot take credit for the idea but we absolutely hope the video helps you! Happy modding and safe travels!
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For anyone that hasn't seen there is a guy (RV AIRFLOW SYSTEMS) who created a single piece foam built for Coleman mach series AC units for $170. This is the DIY version of that mod. Thank you for uploading this video. I knew there was a budget friendly solution out there. Glad I found you guys. ;) Sub+1
Thank you so much! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there are any issues! Thank you for the subscription as well. Happy modding!
Great video! The only negative thing I had noticed about this is the vents on the ac are no longer usable but other than that the flow through the vents was a 100% better
I agree except that I am at a campground with poor electrical. I have had the startup capacitor on each unit go bad. The way to check if the AC problem is the startup capacitor is to reach up and spin the "squirrel cage." You can no longer do that.
Thanks guys! Just completed the first unit and what an incredible difference it made! You guys rock, thanks for sharing!
Hey David! We are happy that it helped. Happy modding and happy thanksgiving!
Well, I attempted this AC modification on my new Shadow Cruiser today. I have a Coleman Mach 15 AC and it doesn’t blow very much air through the vents resulting in a hot camper. I used one inch thick foam board and immediately ran into some issues. My plenum is kinda shallow at just under 5 inches which caused the 45 degree angle cuts not to work. I ended up chiseling away the foam until it gave me the correct fit from the exhaust port to the duct entrance. It wasn’t pretty looking but I taped it all up before I installed it. My plenum came from the factory a mess. Nothing is clean cut and there is a lot of overlap from the wood in the ceiling where the AC is mounted. I had to cut, carve and shave my foam boards to fit. I ended up using a lot of tape but I accomplished the direct line from my exhaust port to the duct entrance. There wasn’t much room left for the teepee so I omitted it. After it was all together I excitedly turned on the AC and to my surprise, I had a lot more air moving through the ducts and out of the vents. I’m so glad you made this video and thank you for sharing it with campers like me.
Hey Jeremy!
What an adventure sounds like you did a great job! We are glad the video helped you! We hope you are cooling down!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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Wow, 5 paragraphs, impressive
Great video, I have 3 ducts, guess I'll have to build a pyramid! I also put Swiffer sheets in front of filters, keeps the air clean and evaporator from clogging up.
Hey Bryan!
Please let us know how the pyramid design turns out! I’m sure there are lots who might need that design!
Great call out on the swiffer sheets! We will give it a shot.
Sorry for the delayed response we have been on the road for the last month! Videos are a coming!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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They actually make duct knives that are very easy to use. That foil tape needs pressure applied to it with a credit card or a squeegee or it will eventually come loose. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to fish hvac tape out of rv duct.
We have an older motorhome, and I’m pretty sure it doesn’t look like that on the inside. I’m still going to see if there is something Similar I can do, to help. It can get pretty warm, when it’s real hot outside. We don’t live in it, but a little more comfort, when using it would be much appreciated. Thanks so much for your video.
Good evening!
You are most welcome! Good luck! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like a second opinion!
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Just wanted to compliment you on your video. I can see where this could made a huge difference for a minimal cost. Thanks!
Thank you so much! We are happy to help in anyway possible. Happy modding and happy holidays!
Enjoyed your video, going to check my AC units in My Itasca Sonova Motorhome, I bet I have some same issues. Thanks for the video.
Hey Buck!
You are most welcome and good luck! Let us know if it works!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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nicely done.....way cheaper than that expensive rv air flow unit...thanks
Thank you so much! Happy modding!
Thanks for the tip. I as watching some friends and they linked this video.
Good morning!
Thank you for the support and please thank your friends from us!
Happy modding and safe travels!
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Don't know if someone else has mentioned it or not but that whistling is the air squeezing between that outer cover that has the dump and filter panels and the inner plenum panel, around the edges. I found one spot that was the main culprit and added a thin layer of silicone and that got rid of it immediately.
Hey James,
It has not been mentioned! Thank you!
I forgot to add noise level was 65 decibel before this mod and 55 decibel after the mod. Sweet!!
Here's a suggestion, if you have the washable screens for the a/c inlet, spray them lightly with Pledge or Endust and then when it's time to clean them use Dawn dish soap
Okay so I am not what you call a handy man but I tried it! Did not come out as nice as this but if you get the gist of how it works like in the video than you will be okay I promise just jump in and try it mine works WAYYYYYYYY better and it’s sooo much quieter! I’m actually sitting here in my rv right now ac blowing in my hair writing this review 🤩
If the air flow people would drop the price to about 50 dollars like it should be then people wouldn't be trying to make these im doing the same thing just wasn't sure what material i was gonna use thank yall!!!!
Hey Grasser82!
There are professional modification systems out there that we have heard nothing but amazing reviews about! Jeff just likes to tinker! There are options for the DIY’er and others! Which is awesome!
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For those of you with a table saw, they are excellent for cutting that type of foam insulation.
Thanks David! We full time in our rig. I (Jeff) tried to bring a table saw but Amanda said no lol.
Thank you for the tip! Happy modding!!!
@@WeLiveFreeRV Let me guess, you failed to explain to her that there was sufficient room between her feet and your feet in the bed for the table saw. Rookie mistake . . . we'll give you a pass on it this time. Just don't let her know about the plasma cutter you stashed under the kitchen sink.
I just did the mod, wow what a difference! My next mod is to ditch the Coleman cover and install a 16x16 filter back return. I need to build a trim frame first to hold it.
Hey Sailor John Boy,
We are glad you like the mod!
What a great idea to redesign the plastic shell. Make sure to let us know when you do! We’d love to see it!
Happy modding and safe travels!
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same thing i did but i made my TEE PEE bigger to get closer to the ducts. what a difference in the amount of air.also a lot quiter!!
Really nice video. Thanks so much! 2 questions: 1) How wide was the tape you used? Looks like 2" but want to be sure. 2) What was the wire that was hanging down from the return air plenum? Thanks, and keep on keeping on!
I think the wire hanging down is his freeze plug sensor.
Wow that’s quite the mod. We made sure to put the ducting foil tape in all our vents but hadn’t thought about putting anything actually up in the A/C. Have you guys noticed a significant difference? If so, by how much?
We absolutely love this mod! Before we did this we kept our thermostat around 68 for all three! Now we can run on two air conditioners and we have it set for 73. It's incredible, and it's quieter!
It's noticeably better!
Hey I'm not a carpenter. But I'm retired and got the time.. and I sure can't afford the store bought kind. And this Texas heat is taking all my money in the summer time.(25 cent's a k.w ). You bet I'm going to do this. , Thank you for the video.
We felt the same way down here in Texas! Good luck and happy Modding! Don't hesitate to reach out!
Great video! Now I will have to try this my self... thanks
Go for it!
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
Thanks for sharing!
Great video, just what I was thinking to my self. You rock.
Thank you so much! Good luck and happy modding!!!
Fantastic video!!! Thanks
Great mod, I have saw the pre made box you could get but $180 is a little stiff for a foam box. I have the same AC and will be doing this. Thanks
Serinehart you are most welcome! It makes a big difference in our opinion. Happy modding!
@@WeLiveFreeRV I just finished the mod and have to say I am impressed, couldn't tell a lot of difference's with noise but a lot with air flow.
I love it! I'm going to modify it a bit but you wonderful idea. THANK YOU
Good morning Brian!
Thank you so much for your kind words and Go for it! Let us know how it goes! There are some amazing ideas in the comments here!
Happy modding and safe travels!
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Jeff and Amanda
On the outside you can install a mister with three little sprayers going into that coil but you have to use a calcium filter bring that head pressure down
K O. Thank you that is an awesome idea!!! Do you have a picture or video of your setup? We’d love to see it!
The square bits are called Robertson bits. They come in 4 sizes 0, 1, 2, 3.
Hey Big Dan!
This is actually something we haven’t heard of! We have always called them square bits haha! Thank you so much for the info! You are awesome!
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Nice job very creative time for a cold beer
Hey Edwin! Thank you and good luck! We suggest the appropriate beverage of choice after the power tool/ razor blade portion of this mod! Ha! Good luck and happy modding and safe travels!
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I started by using cardboard as my template for all the pieces then cut my foam worked awesome.
Hey Jose!
That’s a great idea! Thank you for your input!! We hope you enjoyed the mod!
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Good video, I clean my filters every week. 3 dogs, 3 cats and a bird. We had the pets before we started living full time.
Take care of yourself and your family.
Safe travels.
Thank you so much! That's a lot of furry and feathered friends! We have two dogs and they shed a bunch. Lol. Y'all take care as well and safe travels! Happy modding!
Rosie and I just finished this project on one Air Conditioner on our Grand design Solitude. It was a little work but ended up costing 6 bucks( we had the tape). We think it will pay dividends in the future. We will do the second air shortly. Next in a few weeks we will put a soft start on so we can run the air off our small generator. Good video, helped a lot! Rock on guys and check out my youtube channel Burlington Bill for a little busking. I'm back now playing at a local bar.
Hey Burlington Bill!
We absolutely will check your channel out! We hope the mod is working well for you!
Sorry for the delayed response we have been on the road for the last month! Videos are a coming!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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Jeff and Amanda
@@WeLiveFreeRV Jeff and Amanda, we have since finished the mod. on the second air and I installed the Micro air easy start on one air. We are hitting the road this week and will probably be giving them the test. Enjoy the music at Burlington Bill and Happy camping!
You did a great job and I applaude you!. However it should be noted with the RV Airflow mod it increases RETURN air flow. The increased airflow uses MORE of the inlet filter and prevents the coils from freezing over. More air flow means less operation and operation costs. However- It should be noted you saved everyone a lot of money with your mod. How much will you save in the long run if you had purchased a RV Airflow kit?? It would take a lot of testing to prove that.
Hey Opa and Oma!
Thank you so much and that’s a good call out for sure! We are not sure how to calculate the difference either! We went back and forth on buying the airflow kit, but Jeff really likes diy projects haha!
Safe travels and happy modding!
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Jeff and Amanda
Great video, I have seen the molded piece that does this but kew there was a cheaper way. I was thinking about it when I came across is video. Going by the home despot on the way home to copy your design.
Thank you and good luck! Don't hesitate to reach out! Happy Modding!!!
Just finished both ac,s. Wow what a difference.
That's awesome!!! Enjoy! Happy travels!
Excellent work..One question, as far as the dump air option(Non Ducted), Is that now eliminated by this mod or does it still allow the air flow option?
Hey Allen,
This does eliminate the air dump feature. We thought we’d miss it being here in Texas but so far we haven’t missed it one bit!
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Great video! I'll do it next week. What kind of jigsaw blade did you use? Wood? Metal?
Good morning!
I used a metal blade with the finer teeth, but honestly you can use a wood one as well! Good luck with your mod! You’re going to love it!
Happy modding and safe travels!
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Excellent job of videography as well - Thanks! But you completely eliminated the Cold Air Dump feature of the cover when you do this. Granted you probably gain a lot of cooling thru the ducts, but the air dump is gone...
P.S. Using an electric carving knife works well for cutting these pieces. Also use Pythagorean theorem to calculate the angle (square root of the sum of the squares).
Sorry for the delayed response. Jeff had hip surgery recently and getting back healthy has been the focus! Thank you so much! You are absolutely right about eliminating the air dump. We went back and forth on if this would impact us (we have been based out of Louisiana and Texas recently) but we don’t even miss it! Our rig stays pretty cool even during 100+ degree temps.
Great call on the electric carving knife. That would definitely have made this a faster job! Keep the advice coming!
And as always happy modding and safe journeys! See you somewhere!
I think I will be trying this. Although I have a 3d printed version in my mind. Does the bottom of the horizontal piece line up with the bottom of the duct opening? If not maybe a foot on the teepee would help a little more. You could also notch the divider to match the teepee, and cut the bottom some. That would add more return airflow and use more filter sq inches. If I am picturing it correctly. My camper is in storage right now.
Hey M Moore,
We are going to try and answer this as best as we understand what you’re asking.
1) for us the bottom horizontal piece of foam board sat approximately a half an inch below the opening of the duct. i’m not sure how that would translate for 3-D printing, however with the appropriate measurements I could see where that would free up some more airflow into the intake. I am Magine that 3-D printing as much skinnier than a 1 inch piece of foam.
2. You can notch underneath the TP. However I would imagine that would be very disruptive from the airflow standpoint and maybe a curved carve out would work better
hopefully that answers your questions! If not we can try again!
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Gonna be diving into my Raptor to see if I can do something similar... problem is my bedroom unit has controls built into it...we shall see... THANK YOU
Hey Todd!
Let us know how it goes! Happy modding and safe travels.
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@@WeLiveFreeRV the AC units in my 5er are completely different and your mod cannot be done... awesome idea though!
Great video ! I wonder though if it might be better to use foam calking to hold everything together, as I am thinking tape might loose is stickiness and come off in a year or two?
Hey Tim! That’s a great idea! We chose tape because of how simple it is to work with and remove if we needed to, but we can absolutely see where caulking would be beneficial! Thank you so much for the great idea!
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Love this mod. Why didn't you take the flange off? A company called "RV AirFlow Systems" has made a unit that does the same thing but for $170. I will be doing what you did but making the "TP" go all the way to the sides and within an inch of the top. Once I have created the "TP" and have it secure I will cut out part of the bottom as the "RV AirFlow Systems" has done to theirs so you get more air flow through the full length of the intake and air filter. Great Video.
Hey Lad!
We wanted to keep all the original parts of the system “installed” in the event we needed to reverse the mod. We love your idea about maximizing air flow underneath the tee pee!
Thank you so much for your kind words. Safe travels and happy modding!
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I have a very similar (if not the same) a/c unit (Coleman Mach) in our trailer. Just took the cover off and to our surprise there were NO black ducking covers (the two black covers that snap onto the ducting inlets on each side). They're both literally missing. Do you think I'll need those? I'm wondering if I can seal it off enough to not need them? Or perhaps I should buy them...
Hey Robert!
We are not certified RV repair people, sorry! Have you tried reaching out to the company of your RV? They might send them to you for free or at a good price!
If not we would suggest to tape it very well and see if you are satisfied with the results.
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So great. Thanks for posting. I wonder if it would help to use some foam rubber tape on the edges to get a good seal between the styrofoam and the steel case. I am definitely going to build one of these. I thought about making ducts with the 3D printer and then filling in around them with some spray foam. Your design looks very quick and easy to build.
Thank you! We thought about using additional materials to ensure it was an airtight seal as well. Ultimately we just ended up using the HVAC tape. We are seeing tremendous increases in output! If you do end up modifying it to be better please post it!!! Happy modding!
i guess im asking randomly but does anybody know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..?
I was dumb forgot my account password. I would appreciate any help you can give me!
@Rocky Matthias instablaster :)
@Rodney Julian thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Rodney Julian it worked and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thanks so much, you saved my account !
How high does the TeePee end up off the foam base3?
Thanks for showing this! I am sure not as efficient as a molded piece of foam with smooth air flow paths, but much much less expensive and a much better value!
It was approximately 3.5 inches up from the base. I agree that it's probably not the most aerodynamic but after covering all the surfaces with HVAC tape I can tell you without a doubt that it works! We used to keep all 3 A/Cs between 69-70 to be comfortable, now all are set at 74 and it is noticeably cooler. Also the A/C's don't run as often. It's great.
@@WeLiveFreeRV Does it stick up into the dump opening or just below it? How did you determine the 3" and 4" TeePee pieces? I will do this! Thank You!
@G Kerr it does not stick up into the opening. It sits about an inch underneath it. I wish we had a scientific answer as to how high but I just kept messing the the cuts until I knew it was short enough to not stick up into the opening.
1!@@WeLiveFreeRV Thanks very much!
Great video but it begs the question, WHY is that the manufacturers don’t do this to begin with! Bet some bean counter told them they could save two buck per unit!
Probably because this mod eliminates the "dump" feature which some folks like.
Probably because this mod eliminates the "dump" feature which some folks like.
What is the part# for the 3m tape you used? Ordering on Amazon, so want to make sure I get the right one! 🤪
Hey Mark!
We aren't sure of the part# but any HVAC tape will work great!
I would cut the 45 on the insulation panel first. Before cutting them into the pieces you size to length and width. It’s easier to cut a large panel than small pieces. But a really great video thanks 🙏
Great tip! Thank you!
Great video! You gave me some great ideas. Liked and subbed to support a fellow Youtubing RVer.
Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed it and that it gave you some ideas! Please share them! We will see you on the road! Happy modding!