Nice video! If you can? Use a sleeping bag or something thick to wrap-around that exhaust hose to keep the heat from radiating inside, it'll be much more efficient for you. That was the biggest problem I had with portable AC units and I ended up changing to a window unit so I wasn't being counter productive with the ac trying to cool air that it was heating.
thank you so much for posting this! this is exactly what i want to do for our promaster camper van, exact same set up! Any problems so far? can you give us a update? again, thanks!!!!
How the 8000 BTU LG perform in 90F temperature? I got 10000 BTU GE with Honda 2200i generator and is difficult to cool the cab day time. I am thinking to install mini split AC system they are very strong and better with the power consumption. Update: I just got Midea 12000 Btu inverter portable Ac. I am very satisfied. Cool the cab in minutes and is very low in power consumption averaging 400-500 watts. I can use it with the generator or with my battery box.
@@94nolo What kind of truck do you have? Better get your tape measure, pen, paper, imagination and some research/YT videos lol. I have the LG portable and it’s garbage and can’t cool the cab when it’s 80 plus outside. Just purchased a 6k window unit and going to install it tomorrow August 7th 2022
It comes with a piece/s that's designed for a home window. A square window. I put the exhaust up there with one piece and now I put a pillow in the open spot of the window. There are curtains in the truck that I pull over there the exhaust vent as well.
@@selmacali101 it's 7 to 8 hours. I have hoses. So I couldn't get a bigger generator. At night it doesn't have to run full bore the night. It lasts longer.
Only price difference about 200$ I was able to trade the one I bought from Harbour Freight for the larger one Just had to pay extra 200$ works fine has Alot of Amps And Watts
thats the worst kind of ac u can buy it is so inefficient .. u better just install a 0.5ton windows ac or better split ac if u can find a 0.5ton , those are i think 0.75 minimum . and make ur setup clean!
How many amps and starting amps is your AC? How many BTUs??? Not all ACs are equal the same btu rating can have different power demands due to efficiency.
What size air unit? Like WayWardTrucker said, figure out the specs of the unit and go from there. Be careful when you're buying a generator. Some brands overstate the output of their generators. I have had good luck with predator and champion generators, I regularly run loads over the rated output with no issue. I used a Rockpals 2000w inverter from Amazon (same model sold under many brand names on Amazon), and it wouldn't support an 1100 Watt starting load, so buyer beware.
@@Kaitlin24247 Do you have space for the 3500? The 3500 will run it, the 2000 should run it. If I use too long of an extension cord the AC won't start with my 2000. The 2000 is a good 50+ pounds. Iirc the 3500 is in the high 90s for weight and more bulky.
It still works. I changed the oil a couple of weeks ago. It was hard to start up. It had 5 month old gas. I put a 8 amp charger on the batteri and the generator just idled. I can't watch TV in the semi for more than about 3 hours after the first night. Then I have to idle the truck or just run the generator.
Nice video! If you can? Use a sleeping bag or something thick to wrap-around that exhaust hose to keep the heat from radiating inside, it'll be much more efficient for you. That was the biggest problem I had with portable AC units and I ended up changing to a window unit so I wasn't being counter productive with the ac trying to cool air that it was heating.
Is better put in the trailer
thank you so much for posting this! this is exactly what i want to do for our promaster camper van, exact same set up!
Any problems so far? can you give us a update?
again, thanks!!!!
It's June I'm going to put the AC back in the truck.
How the 8000 BTU LG perform in 90F temperature? I got 10000 BTU GE with Honda 2200i generator and is difficult to cool the cab day time. I am thinking to install mini split AC system they are very strong and better with the power consumption.
Update: I just got Midea 12000 Btu inverter portable Ac. I am very satisfied. Cool the cab in minutes and is very low in power consumption averaging 400-500 watts. I can use it with the generator or with my battery box.
Split is better
How exactly do you install the Midea? The u shape is upside down for hooking it onto a window
@@94nolo
What kind of truck do you have?
Better get your tape measure, pen, paper, imagination and some research/YT videos lol.
I have the LG portable and it’s garbage and can’t cool the cab when it’s 80 plus outside.
Just purchased a 6k window unit and going to install it tomorrow August 7th 2022
This guy is a TRUCKER.
Why? Because he thought of a way to save money 🤑
Because the mell of a hess his cab is in.
Thank you very much for this! You said it ran 7 hours. Is that on one tank of gas for the generator?
how i match it? inventor-generator and AC thanks for you're awesome video
my question is. would it run the portable AC and the mini fridge at the same time.. It don't seem to struggle with the AC, so I'm thinking it would.
How's the old predator treating you today good i hope i love mine
Cool!
Did the gen have any problem with the rain? Or you cover it??
I just let it get wet. Sometimes I would put the gen on the floor in the truck. Like in winter.
Does it make the truck ice cold
only when the sun goes down
How you set up the exhaust of the air condition on the window
It comes with a piece/s that's designed for a home window. A square window. I put the exhaust up there with one piece and now I put a pillow in the open spot of the window. There are curtains in the truck that I pull over there the exhaust vent as well.
How long does it run for on a full tank with the air conditioner on?
@@selmacali101 it's 7 to 8 hours. I have hoses. So I couldn't get a bigger generator. At night it doesn't have to run full bore the night. It lasts longer.
We need to buy kw 680 w apu is better
Mine Same Setup But In hot weather It Overloads
Yeah mine overloads in hot weather too
Any other options? I need advice
I over loaded also. I have an 10.8 Amp AC. But it was hot about 100 degrees outside. It ran for about 20 min but then it kept overloading. Any ideas?
Hey definitely Get the Predator 3500W Is A little Bgger but definitely worth it
Only price difference about 200$ I was able to trade the one I bought from Harbour Freight for the larger one Just had to pay extra 200$ works fine has Alot of Amps And Watts
Update? How long does it run with it running?
Ratrod
7 1/2 hrs for me.
That’s with the AC in summer or heat in the winter.
@@EASTCOASTIMPERIAL thanks
thats the worst kind of ac u can buy it is so inefficient .. u better just install a 0.5ton windows ac or better split ac if u can find a 0.5ton , those are i think 0.75 minimum . and make ur setup clean!
I needed to know this what size generator can run our air unit it’s so confusing
How many amps and starting amps is your AC? How many BTUs??? Not all ACs are equal the same btu rating can have different power demands due to efficiency.
What size air unit? Like WayWardTrucker said, figure out the specs of the unit and go from there. Be careful when you're buying a generator. Some brands overstate the output of their generators. I have had good luck with predator and champion generators, I regularly run loads over the rated output with no issue. I used a Rockpals 2000w inverter from Amazon (same model sold under many brand names on Amazon), and it wouldn't support an 1100 Watt starting load, so buyer beware.
@@waywardtrucker6624 What do I need to run a 5,000 btu AC unit please 2000 or 3500 predator?
@@timkrueger8638 I want to run a 5,000 btu AC unit.will the 2000 work fine
@@Kaitlin24247 Do you have space for the 3500? The 3500 will run it, the 2000 should run it. If I use too long of an extension cord the AC won't start with my 2000. The 2000 is a good 50+ pounds. Iirc the 3500 is in the high 90s for weight and more bulky.
So how long has it lasted
it still works
Hows the generator running?
It still works. I changed the oil a couple of weeks ago. It was hard to start up. It had 5 month old gas. I put a 8 amp charger on the batteri and the generator just idled. I can't watch TV in the semi for more than about 3 hours after the first night. Then I have to idle the truck or just run the generator.