Cool deal. AC s have a high and low pressure side. When at rest, both sides are equal in pressure, starts easy. If it has been running and stops, then tries to start right back up, the difference in pressure is to great and the overload takes it out momentary. It will do that over and over till the compressor starts. Buzz click. Buzz click. When you turn one off, best to give it a few mins 2 or 3 before starting again nothing crazy.
got dammit boyeee, you are a firkin genius I absolutely 100% love it. I have been struggling with how to do this. I didn't want the blame thing on my tailgate. Thank you. great idea.
Awesome vid. I just built one similar to yours for my rooftop tent. Even wired up the remote you used. But my only problem is that when it goes to cycle off the fan and compressor turns off so it gets pretty still with no air movement. Is it supposed to do that or did I wire it up wrong? Does yours do that? Thanks
It also works a lot better just redirecting the hot air that comes out from the back outside basically what you did but for the back You never really want to cover the front that brings in the air and cools it down
Have you got to try it out this summer? And are you in the South, or have hot summers? Wondering if the delay helped with the short-cycling/freezing over. I'm working on mine right now and although it's a different brand than yours its the exact same build and layout. Originally I was planning on extending and running the controls into the cabin, but this is so much more elegant. I'm curious how well the remote works through the cabin to the toolbox as I'd have mine up there too. Did you also delete the temperature control? Sorry for the 20 questions, love the build - definitely inspiring how I'm gonna do mine.
Great video. Now i was always told that flipping an ac unit on its side was similar to a refrigerator and you had to wait a few hours or a day fro the oil in the compressor to settle or it will burn out so i assume i was wrong from this video and you tipping it over?
Yes you are correct. Anything with refrigerant inside should be allowed to stand upright for a minimum of 4 hours before use to allow the refrigerant to settle.
The amount of time it was on its side is the amount of time it needs to be given to settle right side up before use up to 48 hours. 20 minutes on side=20 minutes to settle. 20 hours=20 to settle. Two months=48 hours to settle.
I would like to say if you think that just because something is watertight means it is airtight doesn’t necessarily mean that is true with this application. It is true but with high pressure air conditioners it’ll leak worse than a submarine with a screen door
Not saying it wont work fine, but water tight doesn't mean it's air tight. Water molecules are larger. The opposite is true. Air tight means water tight as well.
Cool deal. AC s have a high and low pressure side. When at rest, both sides are equal in pressure, starts easy. If it has been running and stops, then tries to start right back up, the difference in pressure is to great and the overload takes it out momentary. It will do that over and over till the compressor starts. Buzz click. Buzz click. When you turn one off, best to give it a few mins 2 or 3 before starting again nothing crazy.
Very elegant solution, way cheaper that Ecoflow etc....thanks! Now start selling the kits! LOL
Outstanding. Nicely done! In my new apartment I have a window unit, I don't have a window, I do need a/c. I now have hope!
Very cool what you came up with. Very clean work.
Cool build
I have similar build year ago, but cold air pipe i use a way to blow th cold air through the original ac duct in a hyundai van
Dryer vent hose and fitting would have been less expensive and flow more air. Just a thought.
got dammit boyeee, you are a firkin genius
I absolutely 100% love it. I have been struggling with how to do this. I didn't want the blame thing on my tailgate. Thank you. great idea.
Awesome vid. I just built one similar to yours for my rooftop tent. Even wired up the remote you used. But my only problem is that when it goes to cycle off the fan and compressor turns off so it gets pretty still with no air movement. Is it supposed to do that or did I wire it up wrong? Does yours do that? Thanks
But yeah so yeah how did it turn out on the camper did it work well
Great video
Awesome idea! Looks so much better than all of the other videos! Keep up the good content!
It also works a lot better just redirecting the hot air that comes out from the back outside basically what you did but for the back
You never really want to cover the front that brings in the air and cools it down
Can you just come over and help😂 this is a great idea and it’s what I need in my RV but it’s a little scary to do on my own.
Have you got to try it out this summer? And are you in the South, or have hot summers? Wondering if the delay helped with the short-cycling/freezing over.
I'm working on mine right now and although it's a different brand than yours its the exact same build and layout. Originally I was planning on extending and running the controls into the cabin, but this is so much more elegant. I'm curious how well the remote works through the cabin to the toolbox as I'd have mine up there too. Did you also delete the temperature control? Sorry for the 20 questions, love the build - definitely inspiring how I'm gonna do mine.
What did you use for the front box and where did you get the material
I'm seasick!
Great video. Now i was always told that flipping an ac unit on its side was similar to a refrigerator and you had to wait a few hours or a day fro the oil in the compressor to settle or it will burn out so i assume i was wrong from this video and you tipping it over?
Yes you are correct. Anything with refrigerant inside should be allowed to stand upright for a minimum of 4 hours before use to allow the refrigerant to settle.
The amount of time it was on its side is the amount of time it needs to be given to settle right side up before use up to 48 hours. 20 minutes on side=20 minutes to settle. 20 hours=20 to settle. Two months=48 hours to settle.
I would like to say if you think that just because something is watertight means it is airtight doesn’t necessarily mean that is true with this application. It is true but with high pressure air conditioners it’ll leak worse than a submarine with a screen door
Do you think you will need a booster fan or does it blow pretty hard ?
I think it will be just fine. I was nervous about it at first as well but it blows about twice as hard as a cad AC!
12v seaflo bilge fans will get that air moving
How long would the ac run on that battery use through the inverter
Really great build. Gotta link to that temp switch?
Thanks! yeah here is the amazon link www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094WZRJDB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Do you have the dimensions of the final build? Thanks!
Not saying it wont work fine, but water tight doesn't mean it's air tight.
Water molecules are larger.
The opposite is true. Air tight means water tight as well.
I have similar build year ago, but cold air pipe i use a way to blow th cold air through the original ac duct in a hyundai van