*Ok after reading the manual thoroughly i see these window mount units don't have drains anymore. In a typical installation the water will evaporate on the condenser coils but excess rain water wont evaporate when the AC is not running and any water left in the unit will slosh forward when braking and potentially get into the RV so i still think the drain hole is necessary.
There is a slinger blade on the condenser fan which throws water than runs off the evaporator coil onto the condenser coil. This increases the efficiency of the unit so any drain hole should be open only when you need it for rain or during travel.
It has a sling blade to cool the coil. So it catches the condensation in a tray.. I got the same unit.. Seem Midea work pretty well. I had it for 3 years in a Van rear window...but the beauty is the Low Watts on High....
I have the same exact mobile home and was thinking about something like this with plexi. For now I just use a upright and vent out the window. Awesome job as usual, you might need a little awning on hinges to get the water away.
It's amazing how power efficient and economical these new window units are now. The old ones could turn your power meter into a helicopter as fast as it drain power. Great job Nate!
Im glad im not the only one who thought of this! Its a crying shame how simple slapping on a window ac is for an rv. I did it to my van. Should have made a video for it like you did, but i did show that it is possible to have ac on a battery bank in my van with youtube videos on my channel. Bet you're glad to have ac!
The new units don't drain. They accumulate the condensation and splash it on the condenser side, evaporative cooling if you will in the condenser. I had a window unit years ago, I ended up drilling a hole in it because I couldn't stand the way it sounded.
cool-really cool job/you should enjoy not sweating this hot-hot summer/yea those 5000 btu unit are great/that was a great deceasion/an your 2000 generator will run that good/an solar too/man you got it going on/wow /thanks much
Modern window ACs use a "slinger" fan. It throws the condensate up onto the condenser coils to make them cool more efficiently. It looks like they took the cheap route and just upturned the drain hole to make the whole pan that slinger reservoir. If I'm right, you should be able to jam the right size tube up in there to direct the overflow where you want it. It may say there is no drain, but there has to be an "overflow", since on a 100 degree day at 89%, evaporation isn't fast enough. Best guess at least. :)
Well, after the welding and metal cutting, I half expected Nathan to set up a foundry in his kitchen to melt down some metal to make fasteners to attach the A/C plate to the RV.
Does the unit cool the whole rv? How's the ac holding up? I seen those at Walmart thinking of picking one up to help my 38ft rv for the rear window we have well, Texas heats been bad. Only have one a/c working at the moment
there's a ring on the outside fan that dips in the condensation tray and mists water on the condenser to help with with cooling and evaporates the water so you don't have a condensate drain.
Perhaps in a typical installation but excess rain water wont evaporate when the AC is not running and any water left in the unit will slosh forward when braking and potentially get into the rv.
Typically the unit will pull out of the sleeve so maintenance shouldn't be an issue and if that air conditioner ever dies you're going to have to build a new one of those because there's no standard size and the odds of you finding one that fits in the opening is damn near zero
Just finished watching your video buddy! Awesome work! Who cares about the cosmetics of inside should buy some ZIP system taping for around the AC out side protect your RV from any potential water damage and mold especially since the rear leans in not out. ZIP now at Lowe’s in NJ its flashing tape not a permanent solution but 👌 always awesome videos talented man!
Interesting installation Won’t you have to have a rain shield on top of outside of AC unit so water doesn’t pour inside? I would have popped a window in some how say like. Porthole style jus sayin Hopefully it will last as it will be a Bear to get out hmmmmm? Not whining jus thinking out loud
It works better also because there's significantly less latent heat those portable units are worthless they create almost as much latent heat is they claim to remove so essentially they're nothing more than a giant dehumidifier
Personally I would have saved just a bit more and gotten a mini split, they are about $700 vs the $150 but more efficient, a lot easier to install (mount base on bumper and small passthrough for tubes and wires) and you can also use for heat if necessary. You did good work here, I'm just a lot lazier :p
Hey Nate...admittedly I have only watched half this video but I hope you put some sort of barrier between those braces on the AC pan and the fiberglass cause vibration will make a hole and holes are never good in RV's.....
He has one and it's to power hungry and takes up valued floor space(also not very efficient since the compressor heat is pumping inside). Plus the new units are designed to be cheap and very power efficient.
@@kiffing new ones are very efficient and all heat is pumped outside none is vented into the room as long as the vent is properly sealed in a window, you have to get the proper size unit as well, and they literally take up a square foot easily tucked into a corner. That and he's plugged in most of the time so power is no issue then. I've made it work while dry camping for weeks at a time.
@@Irideonandon works for me and its not a bad idea in an RV to exchange air due to moisture build up from showering cooking perspiration if you ever camped in the winter you will understand
*Ok after reading the manual thoroughly i see these window mount units don't have drains anymore.
In a typical installation the water will evaporate on the condenser coils but excess rain water wont evaporate when the AC is not running and any water left in the unit will slosh forward when braking and potentially get into the RV so i still think the drain hole is necessary.
Per manufacturer info water in unit keeps motor cool so no drain hole 🤔
That is the idea 👍also spins water all over the place
STAY COOL DUDE 🌞🌬❄😎👍🏼
There is a slinger blade on the condenser fan which throws water than runs off the evaporator coil onto the condenser coil. This increases the efficiency of the unit so any drain hole should be open only when you need it for rain or during travel.
It has a sling blade to cool the coil. So it catches the condensation in a tray.. I got the same unit.. Seem Midea work pretty well. I had it for 3 years in a Van rear window...but the beauty is the Low Watts on High....
It’s amazing how these public places allow you to work on their property. That’s cool!
One of your best videos....
Awesome install. Great job
Wow great job! You need to think about a Mobile RV Handyman
very nice job
Thank, you for you're helpful video.👍
Nice work Nathan; great metal fabrication work.
Nice job ! You can cut the foam with a saw , just flip the saw blade.
I have the same exact mobile home and was thinking about something like this with plexi. For now I just use a upright and vent out the window. Awesome job as usual, you might need a little awning on hinges to get the water away.
My other thought was sheet metal with frame and insulation in between
Thanks for the cool Sunday morning video, Nathan.
You bet! :)
In England we would call you a cowboy builder 😂😂😂 love the videos though mate keep up the work 🙏
Serious skills
Awesome job on AC unit!
Nice Vídeo!
I honestly like it better than the window Nice work
It's amazing how power efficient and economical these new window units are now. The old ones could turn your power meter into a helicopter as fast as it drain power. Great job Nate!
6:00 that is Why you LOOK Both ways when crossing the street... yes, even at 3: AM
Just stumbled across your vlog recently, love it.. do you have a vlog showing the whole setup of your bus? Cheers be safe..
Great video and so informative you always have a good fix thanks stay safe and enjoy your life
Im glad im not the only one who thought of this! Its a crying shame how simple slapping on a window ac is for an rv. I did it to my van. Should have made a video for it like you did, but i did show that it is possible to have ac on a battery bank in my van with youtube videos on my channel. Bet you're glad to have ac!
Thank you for the videos I will continue watching as long as you put them out
Wow! You are a hoot!
IT'S MORE ABOUT FUNCTION THAN LOOKS BRO ONE THING I CAN'T DO IS SLEEP HOT
Good work. Oh man that is gonna be so nice with that cold air for sleeping.
I do enjoy your project videos the most. 👍🇺🇲
Good job but I would change the black paint to tan.the black is gonna get hot from the sun.
Two Words... Mini Split
Liked hearing patches 😹 ❤️ beat..
Sorry about that, I didn't see you put the ranch on, got to have the ranch!
The new units don't drain. They accumulate the condensation and splash it on the condenser side, evaporative cooling if you will in the condenser. I had a window unit years ago, I ended up drilling a hole in it because I couldn't stand the way it sounded.
Nice AC
Love the longer videos. That was very enjoyable to watch and one hell of a job you did with the install. Great vid as always .
The ac is not supposed to drain the water, it uses it to cool the condenser with slingers on the condenser fan.
👍 job!!!
Strong work! I hope it works out well for you.
Thank you! :)
cool-really cool job/you should enjoy not sweating this hot-hot summer/yea those 5000 btu unit are great/that was a great deceasion/an your 2000 generator will run that good/an solar too/man you got it going on/wow /thanks much
Modern window ACs use a "slinger" fan. It throws the condensate up onto the condenser coils to make them cool more efficiently. It looks like they took the cheap route and just upturned the drain hole to make the whole pan that slinger reservoir. If I'm right, you should be able to jam the right size tube up in there to direct the overflow where you want it. It may say there is no drain, but there has to be an "overflow", since on a 100 degree day at 89%, evaporation isn't fast enough. Best guess at least. :)
Nice job I like your ac.
Magnus from Sweden👍🏻
I use an old electric meat knife from a thrift store to cut foam board. That a/c in the window is an awesome idea!!
Great video nate ,and I have agree about fallout 3 and fallout new Vegas great games 👍🏻
Well, after the welding and metal cutting, I half expected Nathan to set up a foundry in his kitchen to melt down some metal to make fasteners to attach the A/C plate to the RV.
Does the unit cool the whole rv? How's the ac holding up? I seen those at Walmart thinking of picking one up to help my 38ft rv for the rear window we have well, Texas heats been bad. Only have one a/c working at the moment
there's a ring on the outside fan that dips in the condensation tray and mists water on the condenser to help with with cooling and
evaporates the water so you don't have a condensate drain.
Perhaps in a typical installation but excess rain water wont evaporate when the AC is not running and any water left in the unit will slosh forward when braking and potentially get into the rv.
Could use plexiglass so you could still use as a window and use the existing molding.
Trying to keep out the heat, not let it in.
Typically the unit will pull out of the sleeve so maintenance shouldn't be an issue and if that air conditioner ever dies you're going to have to build a new one of those because there's no standard size and the odds of you finding one that fits in the opening is damn near zero
Now just a little graphics
Just finished watching your video buddy! Awesome work! Who cares about the cosmetics of inside should buy some ZIP system taping for around the AC out side protect your RV from any potential water damage and mold especially since the rear leans in not out. ZIP now at Lowe’s in NJ its flashing tape not a permanent solution but 👌 always awesome videos talented man!
What? No ranch on the burrito?
I have a 19ft motor home how much btu you think I’ll will need it’s a 1980 dodge motorhome small.
God morning everyone ❤️
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Interesting installation
Won’t you have to have a rain shield on top of outside of AC unit so water doesn’t pour inside?
I would have popped a window in some how say like. Porthole style jus sayin
Hopefully it will last as it will be a Bear to get out hmmmmm?
Not whining jus thinking out loud
The silhouette of Nate riding the cart back to Walmart.....😊
It works better also because there's significantly less latent heat those portable units are worthless they create almost as much latent heat is they claim to remove so essentially they're nothing more than a giant dehumidifier
Personally I would have saved just a bit more and gotten a mini split, they are about $700 vs the $150 but more efficient, a lot easier to install (mount base on bumper and small passthrough for tubes and wires) and you can also use for heat if necessary. You did good work here, I'm just a lot lazier :p
As always a nice job. Just for your knowledge car A/C units are as much as 1 ton + in size...Sooooo thinking maybe that is to small ?
WHAT HAPPENS IN WINTER
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Hey Nate...admittedly I have only watched half this video but I hope you put some sort of barrier between those braces on the AC pan and the fiberglass cause vibration will make a hole and holes are never good in RV's.....
Ya keep watching.... I don't think I get a close up but they are bonded to the fiberglass with some quad sealant.
Why don't you just buy a portable air conditioner that way you could store when it's not needed and you would have lost your window
He has one and it's to power hungry and takes up valued floor space(also not very efficient since the compressor heat is pumping inside). Plus the new units are designed to be cheap and very power efficient.
@@kiffing new ones are very efficient and all heat is pumped outside none is vented into the room as long as the vent is properly sealed in a window, you have to get the proper size unit as well, and they literally take up a square foot easily tucked into a corner. That and he's plugged in most of the time so power is no issue then. I've made it work while dry camping for weeks at a time.
@@Irideonandon works for me and its not a bad idea in an RV to exchange air due to moisture build up from showering cooking perspiration if you ever camped in the winter you will understand
I'm about to do this in my semi truck! Nice job!