Window AC Installed on Cargo Trailer Camper Conversion
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- Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2021
- 5x10' Cargo Trailer Conversion Build:
Wanted a built-in, discreet air conditioning option for when I'm connected to shore power or running off the generator.
Vents used are 4" circular inspection hatches mounted to the exterior using butyl tape as a seal, and will be caulked in when 100%.
AC is a 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner by Toshiba. More than enough for the 40sqft livable space on the interior.
I'm currently building out a cargo trailer. I decided to put a luggage door for my exhaust opening. I tapped in a drain bung on the A/C pan for drainage. Right now I deciding on intake system for the unit. Great job on the install..
It “doesn’t” look goofy at all my brother!!!!
You are a genius actually!!!!
Your creation looks great…I’m a GC here in Fla. and believe me when I say that you’re a geniois🤙🏼💪🏼
Keep up the great work and congrats on your creation🤙🏼
Nice!! That’s exactly what I need to do next spring/summer. The vents are genius and look so nice! Awesome trailer!!
I like that idea vs cutting a large hole in the trailer ,good design
Would love to see more of the build!
Great design. Thanks for sharing.
About to do this in my shuttle bus. Will need a drip pan and tube to drain the water, but I like your design :)
Sweet bro thanks for the video I do the same in to my van !!!
What did you do for the drain?
I would put a chain on the covers, so you dont lose them.
I was thinking of doing this and adding a drain pan under the AC then run a drain line out the bottom of the trailer.
People are so worried about mold..... Mold is everywhere.....This is run for short trips probably. With any mold it will be vented outside if inside is sealed off. Wow Good Idea! Try buying a mold test kit and put it inside your house. Mold is everywhere
Thanks! For your email reply. My attempt to reply was rejected. When I get to my a/c install I’ll be sure to have a drain and much bigger exhaust. Thanks for keeping me from making a mistake.
Can you update us on the performance. Would like to hear pros and cons from using it. I have the same trailer and want to do this.
Come 2 tex in summer . I promise it well be a emergency ..lol
It looks good 👍
Great idea. Can you update on how this has worked out over time? Any issues with condensation or mold? Thank you!
Thank you sir for this video but where the water come from the A/C go?
Great idea I actually did mine the same way. Except we accommodated for air flow per square inch and went with the bigger floor decking plates. Just got all of the heat tape and realized that I forgot to do a drain for the condensation off the back of the unit. Do you ever have much trouble with condensation off the back of your unit dripping on the inside of your cargo trailer?
condensation is going to give mold
How did you design the water catcher thing?
Do you have a problem with moisture or condensation and it needing to drain?
Where is the drain hose? An air conditioner actually pulls humidity out of the air and will create quite a bit of water. Also if it is raining, making it very humid (both inside and outside) you will be sucking the rain to the inside thru the air intake.
So how has this worked for you so far, and have you used this system in the rain yet? I'd truly like to know.
I am currently building my cargo trailer conversion and plan on installing a window unit as well since they are so cheap compared to an "RV" style unit ($100-150 vs $1,200), and from what I've read they use slightly less energy. I'm thinking about going with the slide out drawer brackets with an outside lockable door for the unit.
I can appreciate your idea though...and it could be made to work, but ACs do generate an incredible amount of heat as well, which would actually end up making your unit work much harder and could end up burning up the compressor prematurely... eventually... I'd think. IMHO
I love the idea of a slide-out window AC. I hope you do a video of your own!
So how bout the vents on the top of the ac? Where do those exhaust to
Condensation drain? And my 2000watt inverter doesn’t have enough surge power to start the compressor. Wish I would’ve gotten a bigger inverter.
how did you drain the water out?
How did you deal with the condensation run-off? A/C's drip.
How is it working out for you so far?
a lot of people have good criticism, but some are paid to talk shit to manipulate people the buy he over priced units sold. they never heard of selling to accommodate all levels of income, or what people are willing to spend. this is why most people have to make their own, because these companies pay the same to make window ac as they do to make van ac, but sell for extremely higher cost. some can’t or won’t pay, leave them alone, they won’t buy or can’t buy from you anyway. you sell high end product, focus on high end clients, stop trying to force people that don’t have it or don’t want to spend that to buy from you. or do like fast food does, and sell amazing quality burgers for $1 and then sell the same quality for $5.
How do you plan on dealing with the water from condensation?
the condensation runoff from most modern window air units is usually minimal. If it concerns you though, a simple drip pan can be made from sheet aluminum, to sit under it and you could even install a fitting with a small hose to drain it off down to the ground.
@@OddBallPerformance that’s very dependent on where you are using it. Here in AL, if you don’t have a properly sized drain hose, you would have water everywhere in about 20 minutes.
@@StevenBagley my solution for a drip pan and drain would still apply
Unfortunately a simple drip pan will not solve the issue. As mentioned prior higher humidity means more condensation. And enclosed space will prevent the water from evaporating into open air, instead it will be drawn into the plywood enclosure and create mold. If that drip pan isn't drained off in some way to the outside of the trailer the water can slosh around and over the drip pan and again end up on the plywood and into the trailer and again you have mold and rot. I've seen it 100 time with these types of builds. Adding a drip line to the outside of the structure is a simple solution and that only works as long as the drip line is cleared and maintaine regularly.
@@jeremypeterson7171 best advice.
Thanks.
I have a feeling that unit isn't going to last very long, they're mean to hang out and not be sealed off like this.
No update?
Why not a mini split?
Mini splits are usually 6 or 700.00 more. These window air conditioners are only 170.00
@@texling93 Mini splits are more energy efficient and can heat and cool.
Yes mini splits are more efficient. When I camp I stay in a tent with just a fan....in Texas summer heat. That’s even more efficient but I’m trying the cargo trailer out because I’m bringing a motorcycle now.
@@texling93 I've seen them on cargo trailers too.
Genius!!
Water damage ,🤡
Ugly and this will cause a lot of mold but cool design