I'm here because of the Trailer Tour. I used to live in FL so I appreciate the info on an efficient AC. I'm in North GA now and in my opinion, the weather isn't much different than FL. Just less humid, winters start sooner and lasts longer, and NO LOVE BUGS (LoL!). But, the summers can still be stupid hot. Thank you for sharing your experience on your building this camper. I'm getting ready to build one myself so I'm doing a lot of research. Thank you again and God bless. You have a new subscriber as well.
I"m impressed with the engineering of the A/C ventilation cabinet ...... The heavy foam board insulation, and even Foil taping the joints to KEEP the air flow at maximum efficiency 👌👍👍👍 It is obvious, that when you do something, you take the time to "do it RIGHT" .... Kudos to ya !!!! "Thanks" for posting this detailed video .... I'm sure you helped many others solve the condensation issue of using a wind A/C unit in a camper !!! 😎
(( I’ve lost most of my hearing due to cancer & chemo. )) Love watching your videos, closed captioning would really be appreciated. Keep posting your very interesting & informative pieces. Ron (“in Utah”)
This was an excellent video, Sir. I am gearing up for a build & I am currently in my research phase now and exploring my options. This was a very informative video. Thank you
Just come here from your tour video, HOLY COW that is a sweet camper! The elevated bed gave me so many ideas sir, thanks for all your hard work and showing it off to us.
Thanks so much for responding to our questions and tossing out a video explaining your concept, your implementation, and what you had to change to make it work as you hoped! Your DIY skills are spot on, and I appreciate your documentation while you did all this work. I've got a 5x8 cargo trailer that I'm currently working on, and I'm trying to make a decision as to which AC system I'll be going with; debating between a roof AC and one of these 5k BTU window units. Your design may end up implemented in my camper if I decide to go with a window unit / cabinet combo at the front.
Great stuff, just make sure you park level, with nose down slightly. We had localised A/C units in the mess decks of the submarines I served on and every time we went 10° up or down the ‘savealls’ emptied over the nearest person. Regards from U.K. AJ
I am using your method to improve my setup. I installed a 5k window unit in April 2019. I was in a rush and I was a beginner so it is ok but not ok. It has worked but very edgy once you hit 90 outside. I am also able to run it off solar. I am in process of redoing the installation in a more attention to detail way. I like the vents. I used a dryer vent for the intake side and a simple cheap register for the out vent. Again it is ok but needs improving. Unfortunately I didn't mount the ac centrally as you have done. I also have a curved ceiling which doesn't seem to be your case. With improved efficiency, a gimble fan and an additional 400 watt solar (for a total 1200) I think I will be able to withstand more than 90 degrees. Great videos I keep coming back to them. We DIYers are nothing if not inventive and it is great to share our ideas. Thank you Brian.
There is a video here on youtube I saw. The guy put his AC on tracks like on a filing cabinet, cut an access hole in the trailer wall for the AC to slide out while parked, and drain like a normal AC right on the ground. Then when he moves, the AC slides back in the trailer, and he has a water tight hatch he closes behind it.
I'm getting ready to do something similar. Are you using the Fans like he did or the vent only for the intake side? Also, do you have to manually turn on the fans or do they automatically turn on when the AC does? I'm going to ask him as well, but he doesn't seem to answer questions. Hopefully he will on this one. Thank you in advance. God bless.
@@woodandwheelz I placed a computer fan on the inside of the rear vent. It is 12v and I manually turn it on and off. Frankly it doesn't make any difference. I have been thinking about finding a 12v source inside the AC unit to make it automatic. I guess if I can't find a 12v source I could use a relay. The intake side is just an opening using a plastic dryer vent cover. I also covered it on the inside with a bit of fly screen. Insects come in through that vent and find their way thru the AC unit. Same with the rear hot air vent. 5k btu is not enough.
@@izifaddag8221 I was wondering if something like this would work. I know it's for woodworking and dust collection, but it seems like it might work for the AC and fans at the same time. And, it's automatic. But as you said, the fans are 12v, so there would either have to be some conversion or find 120v fans. As for what you said, I'm sure there must be a 12v source inside the AC. I'll probably do a video on my conversion. I'm picking up the trailer over Thanksgiving. Thank you for your reply and God bless.
Very nice vid. Planning a conversion of my own and had decided (ease of use) on a portable unit. I will be putting more thought into the window unit now!
It's been hot here in Al. this year. I went to a 8000 BTU A/C, worked great. It is 2" wider so I had to cut the opening a little. But it was worth the effort.
Great video. Was wondering best way for ac in trailer and i think you nailed it 👍 kinda keeps it stealthy not that i really care but when ya got big ole ac hanging out I think it looks a little trashy
Have you seen the AC mounted in sliding trays. Cut a hole in the wall of the trailer, then the AC slides out when you are parked, so it drains right on the ground. When you get ready to move slide the AC back in. Build you a water tight hatch to close the AC access hatch when the AC is retracted.
That is a clean install. Eventually I'll have to do something like this. For now I am running a dual hose and it actually does do a decent job.. I didn't even insulate the trailer. Night time no problem at all in the summer. Spring and fall it gets like an ice box. So I figure during the day when I'm at a WMA hunting or a state camp site it won't matter much. The biggest thing is painting the roof with a white acrylic coating and wrapping the exhaust hose with aluminum bubble wrap type insulation. For heat in winter I got one of those duraflame 1500w heaters made to look like a cast iron fireplace and a buddyheater as a backup. Thinking about using roof heater cable or a floor heating cable setup also for under the plywood floor.. if I ever camp outside of Florida where it gets truly cold.
I am really impressed by this system. I am definitely going this route.I would like to know where you purchased the fans? I can't seem to find them on Amazon. Thanks for sharing your ingenuity.
I like the idea of a mini split in a cargo trailer conversion. But it would need to be a (mini) mini split, cause they are all just too big and heavy for a very small trailer. I've looked everywhere for one, and they simply don't exist right now. There was one available from a company in Canada years ago, marketed as a "portable" mini split. I think it was like 3500 btu's. But I believe it's no longer on the market. It was pretty ideal for a cargo trailer conversion as both units were quite a bit smaller and lighter than all the residential units. But something like that, around 3000 btu's, and that uses a little less wattage than the typical 6000+ btu units, would be perfect for a small trailer.
I have a similar fan setup for a 5000btu ac in a toy hauler build we did. I'm sure you've found that those fans aren't sufficient for pulling the heat out of that chamber. Very good design tho I like it!
I have almost the same set up but only use 1 fan for exhaust and a vent for intake. It works decent. My pan I use is a commercial paint roller pan with a hose out the bottom of the V.
My 1990 Dodge B250 has a old Emerson window unit it probably needs recharging but of course it's regular freon so I'm just going to replace it but looking at this to make sure it's all done properly :-)
Just curious like another poster below, how has this worked out for you? This is the cleanest, most logical window unit install I've seen so far. I bought a trailer that was partially converted and it has a dual hose unit. It works great, but it just takes up so much space. This install is a very efficient use of space that otherwise is wasted. Just wondering if you have had any long term issues or regrets.
Good Job but if I may shed a little light, you may find it useful. Did you know about "thru the wall" air conditioners, commonly called "sleeve units"? They are dripless and wont need a drain. You could put it in your designed area and only have the intake and exhaust vents to contend with. I dont know how many CFM your Dayton fans movee but they appear to be under sized and the big angle of the vents may impede airflow. Even if they do move enough air, you still have the possibility of either of them failing and causing damage or fire. A sleeeve unit could easily b ducted like you currently have and you would likely need only the built in fan to move air. It would be easier to spot a problem this way , instead of monitoring 3 fans. Years ago I bought some condoes that had thru the wall units and one gave out. Best Buy had 4 that I was able to get at a great price. I found thy were not dripless. I had run a drain catch madee of pvc pipe and ran it over the edge of the balcony. Then the complaints started coming. People were getting dripped on and th manager was called. I quickly found out wher I could get some of the correct stuff and had no more issues, other than what to do with 4 ACs that I could not use. I have a big 24,000 btu unit that I stuck in the window of my garage and blocked the rest of the openings. It works really good for the aiea I need to cool. It;s not great but it does get down to about 72 and less humidity, plus the air ls blowing across the floor toward me when I am working. Good luck. Thanks for the tips you gave me, too
I need to try this in my old 91 Palomino hard side pop up. Its got a cabinet for an ice chest we never use. Thinking of popping that thing out putting a window unit in it.
Cut you an access hole in the wall, and mount your AC on slides like the ones on a filing cabinet, then slide the AC out the access whole while parked so it drains like they normally do, when you get ready to move slide you AC back in. Build you a water tight hatch to cover the AC access. They build slide outs for RVs, one small slide out for an AC should be easy.
Looking at the pan to "catch" the condensation from the A/C unit, why not construct more of a shower floor? The far edges of the drain pan are higher and the A/C unit sits on that "internat rim" while beneath the A/C unit the pan angles down to a center drain just like a shower stall floor. Then the water naturally drains to that point and under the center drain could be a regular PVC pipe down to wherever you want it to drain to - a hole out the bottom of the van/trailer/bus or some other catchment container for the water that can have a rubber gasket that you pop out every day or so to drain the water.
I wonder why the camper industry won't come up with a 12 volts AC like in the cars or a 115 watts AC that will work anywhere where 115 volts is available or with a small 115 watts generator. It would revolutionize camping and open up camping anywhere in the summer. Having a 30 amp AC limits its use to full hook up camping or Carry a 3500 watts generator. Just saying. Great video, we need visionaries like you to change the game.
Rooftop air conditioners cost a LOT more than window units, most of them are very loud, and if cargo trailer is not made with that in mind, it requires lots of bracing and know how to make it work out right.
I am currently in the middle of cargo trailer conversion and will be doing something very similar. Where did you get the dryer vent covers for the marine hatches? I have searched but can’t find a cover big enough to cover the 6” marine hatches. Thanks for the detailed video.
Looks great. Love the idea of stealth and enclosed 5000 btu ACs in a camper. Trying to overcome the Florida sun is nearly impossible off grid. In my micro camper van I have an 1800 BTU 24v Chinese unit that only consumes 170 watts and makes my 4x7x4 space comfortable enough in the rain and shade. It runs forever on my 460AH Lithium house battery. My particular unit has no side vents and i blow hot air into a common garage with single extractor fan. Video on my channel.
My concern is that the marine hatches do not have the equal area that AC unit has for intake and exhaust therefore choking off the air flow. Measure the width and height of the exhaust and then measure the area of one clear opening hatch. If they don’t match then I think that the AC unit will not operate properly. I think that you need bigger hatches. Another way of checking is to find a velometer and measure the free flowing air exhaust of the AC unit and then measure it over the hatch. Note that the velometer needs to be sealed so that no air leaks occur. Good luck
Can you post a link to the dryer vents? My home Depot and Lowe's don't have any plastic vents bigger than 4" and the metal ones have ducting on the back.
Thank you for posting this video. I have an Ambulance box that I am converting into a tiny home/camper. After ripping out the factory A/c unit (it was previously connected to the engine's compressor) I had the perfect space for this.
Hmm nice attention to detail. But is it overkill? There's going to be stinky water in there between uses. It's just asking for trouble. And so much fussing. I'm thinking, simply slide the aircon out when you use it. Must we reinvent the wheel? That was the anticipated installation position the engineer chose for the stated operation parameters. They already figured this out. As we are already having to remember to unscrew the vent caps, why not just swing open a door, and haul it out loud and proud? Be quieter too. Maybe put it on drawer sliders, et voila! Use the remote. Seal with foam gaskets or weatherstripping. Tilt downward. The unit intentionally collects the water to hurls it onto the fins by design, to leverage evaporative cooling effect. Moist air carries more heat. Some will escape out through the fins. It's a slow train wreck waiting to happen running it inside. I mean, how are we men designed? 'Nuff said.
They make window units that dont drip. I live in 60-90% humidity weather in south texas and my unit doesnt leak. Roof top units are ridiculous. I think its a scam how inefficient they run
I'm here because of the Trailer Tour. I used to live in FL so I appreciate the info on an efficient AC. I'm in North GA now and in my opinion, the weather isn't much different than FL. Just less humid, winters start sooner and lasts longer, and NO LOVE BUGS (LoL!). But, the summers can still be stupid hot. Thank you for sharing your experience on your building this camper. I'm getting ready to build one myself so I'm doing a lot of research. Thank you again and God bless. You have a new subscriber as well.
I"m impressed with the engineering of the A/C ventilation cabinet ...... The heavy foam board insulation, and even Foil taping the joints to KEEP the air flow at maximum efficiency 👌👍👍👍 It is obvious, that when you do something, you take the time to "do it RIGHT" .... Kudos to ya !!!! "Thanks" for posting this detailed video .... I'm sure you helped many others solve the condensation issue of using a wind A/C unit in a camper !!! 😎
Very creative install of your air conditioner. I appreciate the fact that you explained in detail your thought process. Thank you!
(( I’ve lost most of my hearing due to cancer & chemo. )) Love watching your videos, closed captioning would really be appreciated. Keep posting your very interesting & informative pieces. Ron (“in Utah”)
Thanks for the comment Ron. I just uploaded the video and it can take a full day for RUclips to generate the cc's.
Please check back!!
Ahh, I did not know that sir. Thanks
Looks good,every few weeks maybe spray some bleach into the tray to kill mold.
This was an excellent video, Sir. I am gearing up for a build & I am currently in my research phase now and exploring my options. This was a very informative video. Thank you
I've been putting air conditions in Trucks for years. I think this is the best idea I've seen so far.
Just come here from your tour video, HOLY COW that is a sweet camper! The elevated bed gave me so many ideas sir, thanks for all your hard work and showing it off to us.
Thanks so much for responding to our questions and tossing out a video explaining your concept, your implementation, and what you had to change to make it work as you hoped!
Your DIY skills are spot on, and I appreciate your documentation while you did all this work. I've got a 5x8 cargo trailer that I'm currently working on, and I'm trying to make a decision as to which AC system I'll be going with; debating between a roof AC and one of these 5k BTU window units. Your design may end up implemented in my camper if I decide to go with a window unit / cabinet combo at the front.
Great stuff, just make sure you park level, with nose down slightly. We had localised A/C units in the mess decks of the submarines I served on and every time we went 10° up or down the ‘savealls’ emptied over the nearest person. Regards from U.K. AJ
This is exactly what I was looking for.
Great work!!
Best ac vid. I have hours and days vetted. Best of the best!
I am using your method to improve my setup. I installed a 5k window unit in April 2019. I was in a rush and I was a beginner so it is ok but not ok. It has worked but very edgy once you hit 90 outside. I am also able to run it off solar. I am in process of redoing the installation in a more attention to detail way. I like the vents. I used a dryer vent for the intake side and a simple cheap register for the out vent. Again it is ok but needs improving. Unfortunately I didn't mount the ac centrally as you have done. I also have a curved ceiling which doesn't seem to be your case. With improved efficiency, a gimble fan and an additional 400 watt solar (for a total 1200) I think I will be able to withstand more than 90 degrees.
Great videos I keep coming back to them. We DIYers are nothing if not inventive and it is great to share our ideas. Thank you Brian.
There is a video here on youtube I saw. The guy put his AC on tracks like on a filing cabinet, cut an access hole in the trailer wall for the AC to slide out while parked, and drain like a normal AC right on the ground. Then when he moves, the AC slides back in the trailer, and he has a water tight hatch he closes behind it.
I'm getting ready to do something similar. Are you using the Fans like he did or the vent only for the intake side? Also, do you have to manually turn on the fans or do they automatically turn on when the AC does? I'm going to ask him as well, but he doesn't seem to answer questions. Hopefully he will on this one. Thank you in advance. God bless.
@@woodandwheelz I placed a computer fan on the inside of the rear vent. It is 12v and I manually turn it on and off. Frankly it doesn't make any difference. I have been thinking about finding a 12v source inside the AC unit to make it automatic. I guess if I can't find a 12v source I could use a relay.
The intake side is just an opening using a plastic dryer vent cover. I also covered it on the inside with a bit of fly screen. Insects come in through that vent and find their way thru the AC unit. Same with the rear hot air vent. 5k btu is not enough.
@@izifaddag8221 I was wondering if something like this would work. I know it's for woodworking and dust collection, but it seems like it might work for the AC and fans at the same time. And, it's automatic. But as you said, the fans are 12v, so there would either have to be some conversion or find 120v fans. As for what you said, I'm sure there must be a 12v source inside the AC. I'll probably do a video on my conversion. I'm picking up the trailer over Thanksgiving. Thank you for your reply and God bless.
Great idea. Can you update on how this has worked out over time? Any issues with condensation or mold? Thank you!
Very nice vid. Planning a conversion of my own and had decided (ease of use) on a portable unit. I will be putting more thought into the window unit now!
It's been hot here in Al. this year. I went to a 8000 BTU A/C, worked great. It is 2" wider so I had to cut the opening a little. But it was worth the effort.
Great video. Was wondering best way for ac in trailer and i think you nailed it 👍 kinda keeps it stealthy not that i really care but when ya got big ole ac hanging out I think it looks a little trashy
Great job. You may want to stack the fans. Two 4" for the input and 2 for the output. One on top of the other. 4 total fans.
Have you seen the AC mounted in sliding trays. Cut a hole in the wall of the trailer, then the AC slides out when you are parked, so it drains right on the ground. When you get ready to move slide the AC back in. Build you a water tight hatch to close the AC access hatch when the AC is retracted.
Awesome a/c stealth build!! So helpful !!
That is a clean install. Eventually I'll have to do something like this. For now I am running a dual hose and it actually does do a decent job.. I didn't even insulate the trailer. Night time no problem at all in the summer. Spring and fall it gets like an ice box. So I figure during the day when I'm at a WMA hunting or a state camp site it won't matter much. The biggest thing is painting the roof with a white acrylic coating and wrapping the exhaust hose with aluminum bubble wrap type insulation. For heat in winter I got one of those duraflame 1500w heaters made to look like a cast iron fireplace and a buddyheater as a backup. Thinking about using roof heater cable or a floor heating cable setup also for under the plywood floor.. if I ever camp outside of Florida where it gets truly cold.
SAVED!! Thanks. Thanks so much for the details..
Nice work, an old school lead pan would be perfect for this set up. No silicone needed . A little plumbers putty for the drain and good 👍
I am really impressed by this system. I am definitely going this route.I would like to know where you purchased the fans? I can't seem to find them on Amazon. Thanks for sharing your ingenuity.
Good air conditioner set up. Reminds me of the DC-8 jet airplane enclosed Freon a/c system.
Midea makes a window unit that is similar to a mini split that would work well for a custom build like this. Awesome work btw
I like the idea of a mini split in a cargo trailer conversion. But it would need to be a (mini) mini split, cause they are all just too big and heavy for a very small trailer. I've looked everywhere for one, and they simply don't exist right now. There was one available from a company in Canada years ago, marketed as a "portable" mini split. I think it was like 3500 btu's. But I believe it's no longer on the market. It was pretty ideal for a cargo trailer conversion as both units were quite a bit smaller and lighter than all the residential units. But something like that, around 3000 btu's, and that uses a little less wattage than the typical 6000+ btu units, would be perfect for a small trailer.
I have a similar fan setup for a 5000btu ac in a toy hauler build we did. I'm sure you've found that those fans aren't sufficient for pulling the heat out of that chamber. Very good design tho I like it!
very good installation.......thanks for posting......any follow up appreciated.
Yours is pretty much the best, just dont forget to put some cushion under it.
That was amazing!! Do you by chance have videos of the actual inside build like bed, drawers cabinets?😊
I have almost the same set up but only use 1 fan for exhaust and a vent for intake. It works decent. My pan I use is a commercial paint roller pan with a hose out the bottom of the V.
18x21 is the size I believe
Great video I’m planning on doing a similar install on my square drop
My 1990 Dodge B250 has a old Emerson window unit it probably needs recharging but of course it's regular freon so I'm just going to replace it but looking at this to make sure it's all done properly :-)
Have you polyurethaned the wood where the ac unit goes? To protect from water damage. Love ❤️ your video.
Just curious like another poster below, how has this worked out for you? This is the cleanest, most logical window unit install I've seen so far. I bought a trailer that was partially converted and it has a dual hose unit. It works great, but it just takes up so much space. This install is a very efficient use of space that otherwise is wasted. Just wondering if you have had any long term issues or regrets.
Very clever!
Thanks for sharing.
Great video! Very informative
Good Job but if I may shed a little light, you may find it useful. Did you know about "thru the wall" air conditioners, commonly called "sleeve units"? They are dripless and wont need a drain. You could put it in your designed area and only have the intake and exhaust vents to contend with. I dont know how many CFM your Dayton fans movee but they appear to be under sized and the big angle of the vents may impede airflow. Even if they do move enough air, you still have the possibility of either of them failing and causing damage or fire. A sleeeve unit could easily b ducted like you currently have and you would likely need only the built in fan to move air. It would be easier to spot a problem this way , instead of monitoring 3 fans. Years ago I bought some condoes that had thru the wall units and one gave out. Best Buy had 4 that I was able to get at a great price. I found thy were not dripless. I had run a drain catch madee of pvc pipe and ran it over the edge of the balcony. Then the complaints started coming. People were getting dripped on and th manager was called. I quickly found out wher I could get some of the correct stuff and had no more issues, other than what to do with 4 ACs that I could not use. I have a big 24,000 btu unit that I stuck in the window of my garage and blocked the rest of the openings. It works really good for the aiea I need to cool. It;s not great but it does get down to about 72 and less humidity, plus the air ls blowing across the floor toward me when I am working. Good luck. Thanks for the tips you gave me, too
“They are dripless and won’t need a drain.” Then you wrote “I found they were not dripless.” So are they or are they not dripless?
very nice work, but modern a/c units uses the water in the pan to help cool the condenser, its called a slinger, have you had any issues with cooling?
Nicely done!
I have a question about the Fans. Do they have to be manually turned on or do they turn on and off with the AC?
great build, the only thing i would have done a lil diff is put an exhaust fan on the roof, intake front/exhaust roof..... thanks 🤠
I need to try this in my old 91 Palomino hard side pop up. Its got a cabinet for an ice chest we never use. Thinking of popping that thing out putting a window unit in it.
Cut you an access hole in the wall, and mount your AC on slides like the ones on a filing cabinet, then slide the AC out the access whole while parked so it drains like they normally do, when you get ready to move slide you AC back in. Build you a water tight hatch to cover the AC access. They build slide outs for RVs, one small slide out for an AC should be easy.
Looking at the pan to "catch" the condensation from the A/C unit, why not construct more of a shower floor? The far edges of the drain pan are higher and the A/C unit sits on that "internat rim" while beneath the A/C unit the pan angles down to a center drain just like a shower stall floor. Then the water naturally drains to that point and under the center drain could be a regular PVC pipe down to wherever you want it to drain to - a hole out the bottom of the van/trailer/bus or some other catchment container for the water that can have a rubber gasket that you pop out every day or so to drain the water.
Thanks so much for the details.
❤Thanks and Subscribed 😊 Hello from Melbourne
I wonder why the camper industry won't come up with a 12 volts AC like in the cars or a 115 watts AC that will work anywhere where 115 volts is available or with a small 115 watts generator. It would revolutionize camping and open up camping anywhere in the summer. Having a 30 amp AC limits its use to full hook up camping or Carry a 3500 watts generator. Just saying. Great video, we need visionaries like you to change the game.
Look at the commercial truck units. 12 volt units are recently being developed.
In cars the compressor pump is run off a belt on the engine. It has an electric clutch to turn the compressor on and off.
Did you consider putting a trap in the condensate line to prevent bugs etc, from getting in
Hay what kind of AC what’s the brand and size and where do you get it from?
Nice job with the install but just curious, why not use a roof style RV airconditioner?
Rooftop air conditioners cost a LOT more than window units, most of them are very loud, and if cargo trailer is not made with that in mind, it requires lots of bracing and know how to make it work out right.
GREAT JOB!!!
I am currently in the middle of cargo trailer conversion and will be doing something very similar. Where did you get the dryer vent covers for the marine hatches? I have searched but can’t find a cover big enough to cover the 6” marine hatches. Thanks for the detailed video.
Lowes has them for $17. They are boxed and only come in white so they will need to be painted if you wish.
@@BRIANPAVLICKThanks - I will check Lowe’s tomorrow. I have spent hours reviewing diy AC installs - yours makes the most sense, I know it will work.
Can you give me the link to the fans you used? Thank you
SAVED!! Thanks
Looks great. Love the idea of stealth and enclosed 5000 btu ACs in a camper. Trying to overcome the Florida sun is nearly impossible off grid. In my micro camper van I have an 1800 BTU 24v Chinese unit that only consumes 170 watts and makes my 4x7x4 space comfortable enough in the rain and shade. It runs forever on my 460AH Lithium house battery. My particular unit has no side vents and i blow hot air into a common garage with single extractor fan. Video on my channel.
My concern is that the marine hatches do not have the equal area that AC unit has for intake and exhaust therefore choking off the air flow. Measure the width and height of the exhaust and then measure the area of one clear opening hatch. If they don’t match then I think that the AC unit will not operate properly. I think that you need bigger hatches. Another way of checking is to find a velometer and measure the free flowing air exhaust of the AC unit and then measure it over the hatch. Note that the velometer needs to be sealed so that no air leaks occur. Good luck
Great idea
Nice job!
Can you post a link to the dryer vents? My home Depot and Lowe's don't have any plastic vents bigger than 4" and the metal ones have ducting on the back.
Thank you for posting this video. I have an Ambulance box that I am converting into a tiny home/camper. After ripping out the factory A/c unit (it was previously connected to the engine's compressor) I had the perfect space for this.
My friend, please set it on some memory foam or pool noodles for the ride, it will make it longer. Mine is on a high side tray, with a 3/4 inch tilt.
Nice job dude
Nice work
I'm in Florida to mines is small in build state hard new to.all of it
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Hmm nice attention to detail. But is it overkill? There's going to be stinky water in there between uses. It's just asking for trouble. And so much fussing.
I'm thinking, simply slide the aircon out when you use it. Must we reinvent the wheel? That was the anticipated installation position the engineer chose for the stated operation parameters. They already figured this out. As we are already having to remember to unscrew the vent caps, why not just swing open a door, and haul it out loud and proud? Be quieter too. Maybe put it on drawer sliders, et voila! Use the remote. Seal with foam gaskets or weatherstripping. Tilt downward. The unit intentionally collects the water to hurls it onto the fins by design, to leverage evaporative cooling effect. Moist air carries more heat. Some will escape out through the fins. It's a slow train wreck waiting to happen running it inside. I mean, how are we men designed? 'Nuff said.
They make window units that dont drip. I live in 60-90% humidity weather in south texas and my unit doesnt leak.
Roof top units are ridiculous. I think its a scam how inefficient they run
14:50 kapena being palyed in florida. Nice
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