The install looks good. You're the only one that's walked around these chinese units and showed them running, talked about the fan noise, even showed the exterior unit noise and talked about the vibrations produced, amperage use, etc. THANK YOU.
With this air conditioner you do not need an inverter. We are currently running a 600ah Lithium battery bank with just the batteries alone we can run the AC 8-10 hours. We are pulling 700-800 watts at 12V to run the air conditioner. With all the variables of the RV roof, places you can be in the country, further north or further south, trees/ shading, answering your question would be hard. 800 watts would be the minimum if your panels ran at full potential all day but solar panels simply do not on an RV. So it would have to be over 800 watts of solar and then depending where you are, more panels may be needed. We are not trying to give you the run around on our answer, we would need more details to answer your particular question. But the short answer is that it would likely need to be 800watts +
It is still working a year later. We did have to add some refrigerant, we are not sure where is was leaking from. And the interior fan did start to make some noise but it has still been functioning.
Hello and thank you for your excellent video. I recieved a kit with absolutely no instructions and an unresponsive seller! Could you tell me what size fuse you are using for the unit? Thnks very much!
We used a 100amp breaker that we picked up at the auto parts store because we were not fans of the in line fuse that was supplied. Sorry to hear about the seller being unresponsive, we have had a difficult time communicating with them too.
Nice i just installed one in mine, got it from Aliexpress for $500. They sent me Red version lol, painted it white myself. Still not fully installed, but excited to get it running. I got 560ah Lifepo4 battery and 400w of solar, plus 50amp DC to DC charger, hope i can keep my batts topped up.
We are assuming your system is 12V. With that assumption, here is the math. Amp hour (Ah) = Current (I) x Discharge time (T) We know the total number of amp hours in the battery bank (400ah) and the rough current draw (60amps). To solve for the discharge time until you would run out of battery power the equation would be as follows. Discharge time (T)= Amp hour (Ah)/ Current (I) ~6.66 hours (T)= 400 (Ah)/ 60 (I) This calculation is a good starting point, however, there will be other variables to account for and consider, such as battery type, wire length, temperature, other loads running off of the system, as well as voltage drop as your batteries deplete that we simply cannot factor in at this time.
Imo, the indoor blower (air throw) itself unable to reach till the end of the space that u having right now. My suggestion is before you guys install another ac unit at the other end, you could so some experiments with with, say typical and cheap standing fan ac powered. Just to see if it may improve. If yes, then u can find a suitable fan or two. Goodluck
Hi sir I like your videos very helpful. I have Question tho do you think I can use the power source of this 12v air conditioner with the generator instead of the battery
Thank You! Not directly from a generator because a generator typically has an output of 120V AC power. You can run it indirectly from a generator via a 12V battery and a properly rated converter.
In theory, yes. But we do not know how practical a transformer is for this system. If you want to run an AC from a generator there are a lot of those out there on the market.
That was my question too. I have a generator predator 3500 on my semi truck but I noticed that they make a 24V one same ac and would that work with the generator?
Your Predator Generator produces AC (alternating current) and this air conditioner requires DC power. You generator does have a DC output however it does not put out enough amperage to run this air conditioner. This air conditioner is strictly a DC (direct current) input air conditioner.
It's a AC unit that runs on... DC... the irony is not lost 😅 so it basically has a electric compressor. Is it worth the money or is it kinda weak. Cause you can just run the vehicles ac and do pretty much the same thing
1. We really wanted a 12V mini split because we only have a 30AMP rig. 2. We wanted something that was mobile rated so that we could drive down the road with it on. 3. We did not have room for a standard residential mini split. Nor did we want to build a rack on the back for one (we did consider it).
I think this is only 6,000 btu. I think no matter which model you buy, it is only 6,000 btu. If you buy the 12,000 btu model, it is only 6,000 btu. The compressors are all the same, everything is the same. Unethical Chinese marketing practices are well-known.
It would really matter how big the indoor unit is more than the size of the compressor the refrigerant will equalize eventually but if the air handler can physically move enough air through it then its not going to move enough BTUs thru the air
@@magenlinWrong, it's physics. These things are less than 3.0 coefficient. The most wattage I've seen these things draw is 440 watts. The calculations come out to less than 4,800 BTUs.
@@Bryan-Hensley The biggest compressor found currently in these is a 960 watt scroll. The scroll compressors have been tested right at 3.0, so 960 watts is 2880 watts cooling. One ton or 12,000 btu/hr is 3000 watts.
As far as shore power, you cannot directly run it off of shore power. But if you have the proper converter which is your battery charger from shore power you can run it from shore power via the converter which we are testing now.
Hiya! Thanks for this and all of your posts! I bought and installed this AC unit on the backdoor of my Sprinter. My solar system chargers my Bluetti 200max. I think I ignorantly just installed this AC unit and thought I could plug it into my blue Eddie and it would run and unfortunately, it keeps shutting off. The AC unit is wire to a fuse block and then the fuse block is wired into the Bluetti. Thoughts on what i may be doing wrong?
@@rohdsteading5880 the AC unit is wired to a small fuse panel. The fuse panel is wired to the Bluetti into the lower left DC input (not the barrel plug - cig lighter input) the barrel plug with the two pins. The fuse panel is hardwired on one end to XT60 and to then XT60 to barrell w/pin input.
Efficiency is more important. Also, it depends on the size and your insulation. If you install some "heat recuperating" ventilation instead of fans, you can have both the efficiency and the coolness (or hotness).
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The install looks good. You're the only one that's walked around these chinese units and showed them running, talked about the fan noise, even showed the exterior unit noise and talked about the vibrations produced, amperage use, etc. THANK YOU.
Exactly, there's a Chinese camper I've looked at online
In every video they show the 12v AC but never running
@@raymondclark1785 just found 2 that were installed "USA" on a van with commentary.
We missed you guys this year in Q. Looks like you're doing great 😊
Thanks for the video! How big a solar system would you recommend to run it all day just off solar, panels/inverter/battery Ah?
With this air conditioner you do not need an inverter. We are currently running a 600ah Lithium battery bank with just the batteries alone we can run the AC 8-10 hours. We are pulling 700-800 watts at 12V to run the air conditioner. With all the variables of the RV roof, places you can be in the country, further north or further south, trees/ shading, answering your question would be hard. 800 watts would be the minimum if your panels ran at full potential all day but solar panels simply do not on an RV. So it would have to be over 800 watts of solar and then depending where you are, more panels may be needed. We are not trying to give you the run around on our answer, we would need more details to answer your particular question. But the short answer is that it would likely need to be 800watts +
Thanks for the info! Is the unit still working good 8 months later?
It is still working a year later. We did have to add some refrigerant, we are not sure where is was leaking from. And the interior fan did start to make some noise but it has still been functioning.
Hello and thank you for your excellent video. I recieved a kit with absolutely no instructions and an unresponsive seller! Could you tell me what size fuse you are using for the unit? Thnks very much!
We used a 100amp breaker that we picked up at the auto parts store because we were not fans of the in line fuse that was supplied. Sorry to hear about the seller being unresponsive, we have had a difficult time communicating with them too.
Nice i just installed one in mine, got it from Aliexpress for $500. They sent me Red version lol, painted it white myself. Still not fully installed, but excited to get it running. I got 560ah Lifepo4 battery and 400w of solar, plus 50amp DC to DC charger, hope i can keep my batts topped up.
Right on
And how is it running so far? Can you run it day and night?
Thanks for the video. How many amp hours does the unit draw? And how long would it run off of 400 amp hours batteries?
We are assuming your system is 12V. With that assumption, here is the math.
Amp hour (Ah) = Current (I) x Discharge time (T)
We know the total number of amp hours in the battery bank (400ah) and the rough current draw (60amps). To solve for the discharge time until you would run out of battery power the equation would be as follows.
Discharge time (T)= Amp hour (Ah)/ Current (I)
~6.66 hours (T)= 400 (Ah)/ 60 (I)
This calculation is a good starting point, however, there will be other variables to account for and consider, such as battery type, wire length, temperature, other loads running off of the system, as well as voltage drop as your batteries deplete that we simply cannot factor in at this time.
Can this be power with one of the Honda, Generac, Predator generators?
Not directly, you would have to convert the power to 12 volts first through a converter. ruclips.net/video/H7Thh-bgrTM/видео.html
Imo, the indoor blower (air throw) itself unable to reach till the end of the space that u having right now. My suggestion is before you guys install another ac unit at the other end, you could so some experiments with with, say typical and cheap standing fan ac powered. Just to see if it may improve. If yes, then u can find a suitable fan or two. Goodluck
We don't believe that it is enough BTUs for the size RV we have.
Hi sir I like your videos very helpful. I have Question tho do you think I can use the power source of this 12v air conditioner with the generator instead of the battery
Thank You! Not directly from a generator because a generator typically has an output of 120V AC power. You can run it indirectly from a generator via a 12V battery and a properly rated converter.
@@rohdsteading5880 hi thank you for the response. you mean I need to buy like transformer from 120v to 12 dc?
In theory, yes. But we do not know how practical a transformer is for this system. If you want to run an AC from a generator there are a lot of those out there on the market.
That was my question too. I have a generator predator 3500 on my semi truck but I noticed that they make a 24V one same ac and would that work with the generator?
Your Predator Generator produces AC (alternating current) and this air conditioner requires DC power. You generator does have a DC output however it does not put out enough amperage to run this air conditioner. This air conditioner is strictly a DC (direct current) input air conditioner.
It's a AC unit that runs on... DC... the irony is not lost 😅 so it basically has a electric compressor. Is it worth the money or is it kinda weak. Cause you can just run the vehicles ac and do pretty much the same thing
Kompreszoros should be install on flat surface, to avoid vibration
The compressor is mounted flat within the housing.
With a trailer I don't see why you wouldn't go with a traditional residential mini split?
1. We really wanted a 12V mini split because we only have a 30AMP rig.
2. We wanted something that was mobile rated so that we could drive down the road with it on.
3. We did not have room for a standard residential mini split. Nor did we want to build a rack on the back for one (we did consider it).
In what direction does the air flow through the outside unit?
It draws air in through the sides and blows out the back through the fan.
Thank you for the video 👍
Can you run the ac while driving down the road?
We never saw it in writing but we have been running it while driving down the road.
Does it provide heat in the winter season as well?
It does not. We heavily rely on our diesel furnace at that time of year.
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When running on grid, is the factory converter enough to keep the batteries up running this thing?
We think as long as it is a 70+ AMP converter, yes.
I think this is only 6,000 btu. I think no matter which model you buy, it is only 6,000 btu. If you buy the 12,000 btu model, it is only 6,000 btu. The compressors are all the same, everything is the same. Unethical Chinese marketing practices are well-known.
It would really matter how big the indoor unit is more than the size of the compressor the refrigerant will equalize eventually but if the air handler can physically move enough air through it then its not going to move enough BTUs thru the air
@@magenlinWrong, it's physics. These things are less than 3.0 coefficient. The most wattage I've seen these things draw is 440 watts. The calculations come out to less than 4,800 BTUs.
@@Bryan-Hensley The biggest compressor found currently in these is a 960 watt scroll. The scroll compressors have been tested right at 3.0, so 960 watts is 2880 watts cooling. One ton or 12,000 btu/hr is 3000 watts.
Does it work in the rain?
Yes
Can it run off shore power or just battery
As far as shore power, you cannot directly run it off of shore power. But if you have the proper converter which is your battery charger from shore power you can run it from shore power via the converter which we are testing now.
Does it make heat?
No it dose not.
What’s the link to this
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Hiya! Thanks for this and all of your posts! I bought and installed this AC unit on the backdoor of my Sprinter. My solar system chargers my Bluetti 200max. I think I ignorantly just installed this AC unit and thought I could plug it into my blue Eddie and it would run and unfortunately, it keeps shutting off. The AC unit is wire to a fuse block and then the fuse block is wired into the Bluetti. Thoughts on what i may be doing wrong?
What is the power output rating on your Bluetti?
@@rohdsteading5880 it is 2200w with a 4800 watt surge
Where on the Bluetti did you wire it to? I only see a 30 amp dc output on the 200max model.
@@rohdsteading5880 the AC unit is wired to a small fuse panel. The fuse panel is wired to the Bluetti into the lower left DC input (not the barrel plug - cig lighter input) the barrel plug with the two pins.
The fuse panel is hardwired on one end to XT60 and to then XT60 to barrell w/pin input.
@@adventuresinrobbingdid you figure it out using the Bluetti ??
Are these precharged like residential units?
These are not.
And from what I have seen, is these 12v units use car refrigerant which is readily available as well as car mechanics can do the service.
Running it for an hour and a half and only having it 6 degrees cooler is trash
Efficiency is more important. Also, it depends on the size and your insulation. If you install some "heat recuperating" ventilation instead of fans, you can have both the efficiency and the coolness (or hotness).
Also, if this is 12v, then 24v variant is likely stronger.