Tip for running cables. When you put cables in a hard to access space also put a braided fishing line in. You can use that later to pull through additional wires (with another bit of fishing line)
The price of this air conditioner just dropped to $456 on Ebay! Now you can try it for even cheaper than we bought it for! ❄ www.ebay.com/itm/186455660773
The only thing I could recommend is that anytime you penetrate the exterior wall of a structure, make sure you use a drip loop if the wire is coming from above the hole. No amount of sealant will stop the water from wicking along the lines.
I grew up in the extreme cold, served in the tropics, and live in the desert. On my build the AC and vents were installed day one....er day two, demo day one. In the fall I can use a down comforter, but in Arizona the AC is not optional in summer.
The humidity this July was brutal in NY! It finally broke this weekend which has been a big relief! feels almost cold! lol! But I'm sure were not done with the humidity yet! so I'm happy for you that your ac is working good! I'm sure you'll need it! Does the humidity bother Mateo and Pablo at all? Gotta keep the pups comfy! They're the best and so adorable!!
Feeding wire, u can use a coat hanger? $600 is a lot of $. Mini spit is an air conditioner & heat? It's really nice to see U2 work together so nicely. Very cute doggies. 🐕😊
After installing some airconditioners at home i can say that your first unit the outdoor unit did not turn on is because loss of coolant gas , no gas pressure is outdoor unit just wont turn on...
I was recently discovered these 12/24v mini splits and was curious of how they performed and if they hold up. I’m really happy that I stumbled upon this video. I would absolutely love to see a 6 month or 1 year review of it when that time comes.
You are absolutely right about your box. We tried the same AC in our rig and it was not sufficient to cool. We have 3 slideouts and nearly 200 square feet. That should be fine with 10k btu, but I think they are fibbing on the BTU. Looks like you guys have found the perfect match for your rig. BTW we have a couple of those same fans. They are the best and quietest fans made for rigs IMO.
@19:01 This would be an awesome way to utilize some data logging via a CerboGX, and overlaying current draw, or using some RUUVI's to overlay external, internal, etc to show viewers a real easy pictoral of this project. Nice work, your channel is awesome!
You guys are amazing, you do professional work, and create space where there isn't any for a bathroom, and for storage. I wouldn't wanna be you, but love watching you work!
I'm really loving your Unimog build series. Especially Mateo and Pablo are so cute. Your mini split AC build and testing was interesting and successful. I've been considering using a desiccant dehumidifier with AC if I ever have an ex-military unimog like you guys someday. Inverter AC blow humid air when they reach their target temperature and there is a risk of black mildew. So a desiccant dehumidifier without a compressor would be quiet, efficient and work well in extreme temperatures. If there is good airflow including furniture, it can help prevent mildew and moisture from overheating the batteries and electrical components, and condensation and thermal bridges on the subframe floor and panel frame. And in some areas of NA, UK and Northern Europe where turbulence is present, a humidifier would be necessary. If you can’t leave the cabin, an air purifier and sensor from IKEA would make van life more pleasant. And while these may or may not be feasible ideas, I have also thought about pumping greywater to remove dust from the solar panels for better efficiency and cooling. While driving, I have also thought about air cooling with cheap china LED aluminum heat sink panels underneath the solar panels, or for more efficient and versatile cooling scenarios, installing temperature sensors, fans, coolant and pumps and radiators on top of the cab like the MO-RA3 water cooling system from PC and automating them with Aquacomputer's OCTO/QUADRO. If these ideas actually work, I would be honored if you could use your talents to make them happen. Thanks for sharing your awesome adventures!
Looks possible to use flexible hose on the air handler to duct the air where needed ? Good to see more installs / reviews of these mini splits . For a grand (or lest on sale) Amazon now has a few options for an under mount mini split . Available in 12 , 24 and 48 volt with inverters to control fan and compressor speed , but at this price point I’m waiting to see some reviews and installs before deciding what goes on my van .
Showing my age here, but the music that played when Savannah started welding had an 80’s vibe and made me think of Flashdance. The main character was a female welder.
I'm also having hard time communication with the company overseas for a diesel heater and a hub tent and I know how frustrating it is to wait a day to hear back from them, I hope I get another unit like you guys did. I was just thinking, you published this 12 days ago and it's been in the 60's here in NYC for a few days after you installed your A/C lol
Hey, 👋😃 I'm glad your video popped up on my home page. You guys have mad skill, very impressive. Thank you for sharing your projects and the steps involved. Awesome stuff. ✌️😁
We have a Treeligo 12v mini-split in our ambo as well. Fortunately it worked from the start (lol). I’m sure you know, but running it while you drive helps so you don’t have to cool the box every time you stop helps…also you can get dripping condensation off the lines leading into condenser inside, so keep an eye on potential issues that might cause behind your cabinets. (We mounted ours above our side entry door so it’s not a big issue)
I just added a similar unit to the cab of my LMTV (US military truck, similar to the Mog). Just wondering if you guys looked into these.They are way cheaper, have CTIS, automatic transmission and replacing the hubs with ecohubs, I can do 70mph +. Have fun out there! Maybe we'll see you you on the west coast sometime?
Right after you turned it on the first time, I heard a 60 cycle hum for a second or so. Could be a start capacitor or locked compressor, or a pressure sensor. You were so fortunate to get a new one, I am totally amazed as you may have been scammed with a bad unit the first time. I totally avoid eBay for anything mechanical and pay more at Amazon and there I try to avoid third party sellers for mechanical items. Based on experience in my camper, as rough as your rig rides, I would bungee the fan to secure it when driving or it will all be flopping around after a couple months of driving.
I was really impressed by the unit and by your install, I'm building a box truck, I plan to have one large opening on the roof, about 2' x 3' large enough to access with my fat ass and clean the solar panels, I need to review your build if I can to learn more about the 24 volt stuff, I was thinking about putting a 5,000 watt stand alone system in for power, that way I shouldn't have to build a unit with all the stuff in one it seems like a nicer way to go and for about $5,000 seems like less headaches.. anyway thanks for sharing, nice job
That's awesome. Amazing that you can cool that whole place down for such low wattage. It's the cooling dream. Can that thing heat a little bit in the winter too?
Congrats on your efficiency success, which is definitely on the back of your all-things-covered insulation principles. As you say, the DC unit eliminates all the conversion losses and keeps things simpler, which is always good. Having reserves of solar & batteries gives peace of mind, which is paramount for remote travelling. Others may not be as lucky if they've skimped on their insulation package. The unit will run harder and longer, stressing the power supply & lowering service life. I respect that you didn't use your UA-cam cred to get your unit for free but gave it a good wrap. By contrast, an attractive young single female UA-camr (not naming) thought she'd fixed her hot weather woes by buying a white van & didn't install insulation. Last I saw, she was given a split unit as a promo. 😡
Hey Y'all! Cool! We went with a Pioneer 12k Btu unit, around 1200 bucks if I Remember correctly. With 800w of solar and 300ah of battleborns, it can't run all day, only 6-7 hours in full sun starting with full charge. We are using the inverter, some losses there. Max watt consumption around 1500w, while cooling, less than that when running heat. Serenity is one ton shuttle. This is 3rd year running the unit, overall happy with it. Is Foreman Mateo and assistant approving?
Great job….very cool welder you are! What part of NY are you in? I grew up in the Hudson Valley. If ya ever come through northern Alabama stop in…..we have hook ups.
To coin the phrase, you get what you pay for, I understand why you all went the route that you went, but when it comes to something like heat and or air conditioning, don’t skimp on it pay the price cry for about a day and then you’ll be happy the rest of the time you’ll be completely glad ya did 😊
Great video - AC is always a problem. My habitat was ordered with the Dometic RTX 2000 unit. Only $650 in China . The two individual circulating fans that are installed in my habitat are not as nice as yours. Can you please tell me the brand, model number of the white circulating fans you bought and installed?
What are the double lane windows you use? And the solar please? I am doing g a build and need awning windows that are double pane and need good solar .Thanks for all the info!!!
help spread the good news of Gods kingdom the paradise. by talking to others about Gods kingdom we can get holy spirit and they can to. happy ending in revelation 21,22 God will be with us, no more death, mourning, outcry, pain r tears. the former things have passed away. 22 says we will be like trees planted by rivers of waters of life coming down from God in heaven to us all. pass it on
Tip for running cables. When you put cables in a hard to access space also put a braided fishing line in. You can use that later to pull through additional wires (with another bit of fishing line)
The price of this air conditioner just dropped to $456 on Ebay! Now you can try it for even cheaper than we bought it for! ❄ www.ebay.com/itm/186455660773
The only thing I could recommend is that anytime you penetrate the exterior wall of a structure, make sure you use a drip loop if the wire is coming from above the hole. No amount of sealant will stop the water from wicking along the lines.
I grew up in the extreme cold, served in the tropics, and live in the desert. On my build the AC and vents were installed day one....er day two, demo day one. In the fall I can use a down comforter, but in Arizona the AC is not optional in summer.
Love watching you guys figure it out. Thanks for continuing to share.
The humidity this July was brutal in NY! It finally broke this weekend which has been a big relief! feels almost cold! lol! But I'm sure were not done with the humidity yet! so I'm happy for you that your ac is working good! I'm sure you'll need it! Does the humidity bother Mateo and Pablo at all? Gotta keep the pups comfy! They're the best and so adorable!!
This video gives me hope! We survived the summer heat by going to the pool and the library, but next year we hope to be AC-equipped.
Feeding wire, u can use a coat hanger? $600 is a lot of $. Mini spit is an air conditioner & heat?
It's really nice to see U2 work together so nicely.
Very cute doggies. 🐕😊
After installing some airconditioners at home i can say that your first unit the outdoor unit did not turn on is because loss of coolant gas , no gas pressure is outdoor unit just wont turn on...
I was recently discovered these 12/24v mini splits and was curious of how they performed and if they hold up. I’m really happy that I stumbled upon this video. I would absolutely love to see a 6 month or 1 year review of it when that time comes.
@@BrizzNewton Me too.
You are absolutely right about your box. We tried the same AC in our rig and it was not sufficient to cool. We have 3 slideouts and nearly 200 square feet. That should be fine with 10k btu, but I think they are fibbing on the BTU. Looks like you guys have found the perfect match for your rig. BTW we have a couple of those same fans. They are the best and quietest fans made for rigs IMO.
@19:01 This would be an awesome way to utilize some data logging via a CerboGX, and overlaying current draw, or using some RUUVI's to overlay external, internal, etc to show viewers a real easy pictoral of this project. Nice work, your channel is awesome!
I've seen a few of these DOA. I would recommend eating a couple of cans too test before installing. Love the Mog.
I bought a Rigid HVAC 24v mini split for my pinzgauer. Works well. I have it solar powered.
You guys are amazing, you do professional work, and create space where there isn't any for a bathroom, and for storage. I wouldn't wanna be you, but love watching you work!
I'm really loving your Unimog build series. Especially Mateo and Pablo are so cute. Your mini split AC build and testing was interesting and successful. I've been considering using a desiccant dehumidifier with AC if I ever have an ex-military unimog like you guys someday. Inverter AC blow humid air when they reach their target temperature and there is a risk of black mildew. So a desiccant dehumidifier without a compressor would be quiet, efficient and work well in extreme temperatures. If there is good airflow including furniture, it can help prevent mildew and moisture from overheating the batteries and electrical components, and condensation and thermal bridges on the subframe floor and panel frame. And in some areas of NA, UK and Northern Europe where turbulence is present, a humidifier would be necessary. If you can’t leave the cabin, an air purifier and sensor from IKEA would make van life more pleasant.
And while these may or may not be feasible ideas, I have also thought about pumping greywater to remove dust from the solar panels for better efficiency and cooling. While driving, I have also thought about air cooling with cheap china LED aluminum heat sink panels underneath the solar panels, or for more efficient and versatile cooling scenarios, installing temperature sensors, fans, coolant and pumps and radiators on top of the cab like the MO-RA3 water cooling system from PC and automating them with Aquacomputer's OCTO/QUADRO. If these ideas actually work, I would be honored if you could use your talents to make them happen. Thanks for sharing your awesome adventures!
Love U Guys... Safe Travels Always ❤️ ❤🐶🐶
Looks possible to use flexible hose on the air handler to duct the air where needed ? Good to see more installs / reviews of these mini splits . For a grand (or lest on sale) Amazon now has a few options for an under mount mini split . Available in 12 , 24 and 48 volt with inverters to control fan and compressor speed , but at this price point I’m waiting to see some reviews and installs before deciding what goes on my van .
Nice!! Thanks for sharing... I've been considering one of these units when I switch over to 24vlt.. Mad Respect!! ✌️
You guys really know how to work the camera I felt like I was watching a discovery channel production and not a regular people yt how to channel
Gooooooo, Savannah! Pro wire feeder!
Showing my age here, but the music that played when Savannah started welding had an 80’s vibe and made me think of Flashdance. The main character was a female welder.
Have you considered insalling an ERV air exchanger? That way you can still get filtered fresh air without losing cooling or heating.
Glad everything worked out! Stay COOL
are you going to make a cover for the AC outside similar to the tire? …for those months not in use.
Good news on the air conditioner guys!
I'm also having hard time communication with the company overseas for a diesel heater and a hub tent and I know how frustrating it is to wait a day to hear back from them, I hope I get another unit like you guys did.
I was just thinking, you published this 12 days ago and it's been in the 60's here in NYC for a few days after you installed your A/C lol
Hey, 👋😃
I'm glad your video popped up on my home page. You guys have mad skill, very impressive. Thank you for sharing your projects and the steps involved. Awesome stuff. ✌️😁
We have a Treeligo 12v mini-split in our ambo as well. Fortunately it worked from the start (lol). I’m sure you know, but running it while you drive helps so you don’t have to cool the box every time you stop helps…also you can get dripping condensation off the lines leading into condenser inside, so keep an eye on potential issues that might cause behind your cabinets. (We mounted ours above our side entry door so it’s not a big issue)
I'm touring New York state myself right now. Very toasty outside.
I just added a similar unit to the cab of my LMTV (US military truck, similar to the Mog). Just wondering if you guys looked into these.They are way cheaper, have CTIS, automatic transmission and replacing the hubs with ecohubs, I can do 70mph +. Have fun out there! Maybe we'll see you you on the west coast sometime?
YAY!!! Thank you both so much for the especially the real life power consumption. Now to figure how the real BTUs.
Right after you turned it on the first time, I heard a 60 cycle hum for a second or so. Could be a start capacitor or locked compressor, or a pressure sensor. You were so fortunate to get a new one, I am totally amazed as you may have been scammed with a bad unit the first time. I totally avoid eBay for anything mechanical and pay more at Amazon and there I try to avoid third party sellers for mechanical items. Based on experience in my camper, as rough as your rig rides, I would bungee the fan to secure it when driving or it will all be flopping around after a couple months of driving.
I was really impressed by the unit and by your install, I'm building a box truck, I plan to have one large opening on the roof, about 2' x 3' large enough to access with my fat ass and clean the solar panels, I need to review your build if I can to learn more about the 24 volt stuff, I was thinking about putting a 5,000 watt stand alone system in for power, that way I shouldn't have to build a unit with all the stuff in one it seems like a nicer way to go and for about $5,000 seems like less headaches.. anyway thanks for sharing, nice job
EXCELLENT.
That's awesome. Amazing that you can cool that whole place down for such low wattage. It's the cooling dream. Can that thing heat a little bit in the winter too?
Congrats on your efficiency success, which is definitely on the back of your all-things-covered insulation principles.
As you say, the DC unit eliminates all the conversion losses and keeps things simpler, which is always good.
Having reserves of solar & batteries gives peace of mind, which is paramount for remote travelling.
Others may not be as lucky if they've skimped on their insulation package. The unit will run harder and longer, stressing the power supply & lowering service life.
I respect that you didn't use your UA-cam cred to get your unit for free but gave it a good wrap.
By contrast, an attractive young single female UA-camr (not naming) thought she'd fixed her hot weather woes by buying a white van & didn't install insulation. Last I saw, she was given a split unit as a promo. 😡
Hey Y'all! Cool! We went with a Pioneer 12k Btu unit, around 1200 bucks if I Remember correctly. With 800w of solar and 300ah of battleborns, it can't run all day, only 6-7 hours in full sun starting with full charge. We are using the inverter, some losses there. Max watt consumption around 1500w, while cooling, less than that when running heat. Serenity is one ton shuttle. This is 3rd year running the unit, overall happy with it. Is Foreman Mateo and assistant approving?
Great job….very cool welder you are! What part of NY are you in? I grew up in the Hudson Valley. If ya ever come through northern Alabama stop in…..we have hook ups.
To coin the phrase, you get what you pay for, I understand why you all went the route that you went, but when it comes to something like heat and or air conditioning, don’t skimp on it pay the price cry for about a day and then you’ll be happy the rest of the time you’ll be completely glad ya did 😊
Great video - AC is always a problem. My habitat was ordered with the Dometic RTX 2000 unit. Only $650 in China . The two individual circulating fans that are installed in my habitat are not as nice as yours. Can you please tell me the brand, model number of the white circulating fans you bought and installed?
How about the cab? Would the Econo-Flow(think that was the name) unit work for that?
What are the double lane windows you use? And the solar please? I am doing g a build and need awning windows that are double pane and need good solar .Thanks for all the info!!!
Did you need to fill it by yourself with the coolant?
Sahweeet! Chill out.
What happened to the fan you installed? I don’t see it anymore?
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Why not just run a normal RV rooftop air They do make them better 12/24 volt
You can afford a unimog and a expensive solar system and skimp on a a/c unit good luck
help spread the good news of Gods kingdom the paradise. by talking to others about Gods kingdom we can get holy spirit and they can to. happy ending in revelation 21,22 God will be with us, no more death, mourning, outcry, pain r tears. the former things have passed away. 22 says we will be like trees planted by rivers of waters of life coming down from God in heaven to us all. pass it on