SENVILLE 9000BTU MINISPLIT AIR CONDITIONER ON FORD TRANSIT CAMPER (how I did it and how its working)
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- Опубликовано: 11 дек 2022
- Here’s an overview of the mini split system and electrical system in our van that powers it:
Van power system:
200 amp hours lithium battery (renogy)
2000 watt inverter (renogy)
420 watts solar
20A Alternator charger
Seville 9000 btu mini split 110v: senville.com/9000-btu-mini-sp...
Flexible refrigerant lines:
1/4” rectorseal.com/rectorseal-nok...
3/8” rectorseal.com/nokink-flex-ho...
During the summer I was able to run the AC overnight to keep cool. The unit pulls the moisture out of the air helping make the space feel much cooler without bringing the actual temperature down very much.
I would typically turn the temperature to 82-84 degrees F and that would be very comfortable for sleeping.
Overnight, the unit would run the fan and evaporator constantly and it would kick on the AC around 5 times to cool off the van.
In the morning the battery capacity would be at 50% (includes running the refrigerator and charging phones etc.
As long as the day was mostly sunny, the solar panels could bring the batteries up to full by the end of the day along with 1/2 - 1 hour of alternator charging. (Summer months)
Hope this gives you some ideas for your build! 
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As an contractor I have installed mini split unit for years. Very quiet and efficient well worth the money. Not a hard install but not a novice job. DIYers can mount all components but recommend a hvac person with final gas install with gauges. Very informative video not full of fluff and technical for average DIYers. Great job!
Would love to see where you are now 8 months later!
Thanks! I just ordered one and can't wait to install it.
I have a Chevy Express 2500, regular height and length.
I installed an Ameristar (Gree) 9K, 22SEER mini split HP.
I took everything but the outdoor fan and coil out of HP cabinet and strapped these parts up to where my spare tire was. Top of hp cabinet up against my hitch square shaped crossmember. Drilled drain holes in fan blade hub for drainage. Extended four wires to outdoor fan motor.
Installed everything else except Air Handler (Head) inside van in LH rear corner.
Extended 1/4” liquid and 1/2” vapor refrigerant lines from compressor/reversing valve/EEV assembly down to outdoor coil.
My insulation is 1” thick with sheet aluminum inside.
I typically see 40A at 26.5V coming out of my 400aH 24V battery bank. That gives me about 9 hrs of running on a 90-95F day with 68-72 inside temp.
I have 1600W of PV on roof.
You need to buy the part for the bracket. You should be opening the unit weekly to clean the air filter and you will need to clean the evaporator and condenser about once every 6 months.
Excellent video- demonstration🎉
This video is much appreciated 🙌 thank you!
Nice work !
Thank you
Planning to use the same unit for my new-to-me 23’ bumper pull. Roof top unit wants 20A and is noisy, furnace is propane, noisy and in the way of my bunkhouse-to-office conversion. This will hide away and give both on a budget.
Have you looked at the Treeligo backpack mini-split? Smaller size. Similar BTU. Available in 24V. Tho 24V prob requires upgrading battery subsystem. But it would be interesting to see if provides greater efficiency.
Thanks, that helped a lot. Do you think if the inside unit was not blowing right over your bet it would work as well?
If your having problems during winter sun just put side panels i have over 2000w solar puts out 1.6kw max and works well. You could use sunpower 435w and get over 8 panels and have over 3kw
thanks for sharing. how long has setup worked? no leaks from the copper fitting to condenser? I'm thinking of adding a LG unit to my Sprinter rear door...
Please provide a link to the 1/8” angle iron brace you used for your mini-split mount stiffener. Alternatively, at least explain where the right angle is positioned (facing up or down?).
Can you update on perforation since install? Thx for a great video.
82-84 degrees F ugh, That is is a suffocating temp for me . I am installing one now above my back doors off the fiberglass hightop. built a frame for it. did you do something to attach the top part or just the bolts on the bottom?
Which 20a alternator charger did you use in your system? Love your setup!
Nice!
Consumptions in different temperatures?
Are your flexible lines still good, not leaking? I know those are made just for easy install, for one-two time bending, since they are corugateted stainless steel pipes inside.
I did one to buy those flexible lines, but the reviews are not good. People say will eventually leaking.
Thx!
My 2019 Transit has windows in the rear doors. Do you see any way I could secure that compressor to the driver side rear door? I wouldn't do it unless I could still open that door. Great job on your install. Thanks very much!
You could try and use compressor brackets like it did but mount it on the lower panel of the door, just would have to figure out how to make some backing inside of the door to make it nice and sturdy!
The windows are easily removed (go to a windshield place)- then you could mount the bracket to whatever material you wanted and seal it to the window opening.
Could you provide a link to the brackets you used? Also was wondering if, due to the weight of the compressor, you are noticing any stress on the door hinges? thanks!
You can feel some weight on the door but still operates well.
Mounting Bracket for 9000-30000BTU Condenser Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump Systems, Support Condenser up to 450 lbs, Rust Free Stainless Steel a.co/d/gTDuhhY
@@-chasingsunshine- thanks very much. Appreciate it. Happy travels!
Van door hinges (any van) are very strong. These outdoor units usually weight 30-40# max. Not a problem at all on the rear door of a van.
are you not worried that someone might steal it?
What a fantastic solution and flexible installation! I would love to cool my living room at home with this 110 volt unit. I have one of those portables now and it uses a lot of energy. It only gets hot a few days per year, but it’s a dry heat so it’s easier to cool off.
Where is your condensate line and do you use that water around your van?
It’s a great cooling solution! The condensate line runs along the rear pillar down out the floor and just drains on the ground. It wouldn’t be much do collect for use but that’s not a bad idea!
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This doesn’t short cycle?
What does short cycling look like? I'm curious
They're inverter driven compressors and will throttle back their output.