Build Embedded Efficient Air Conditioning A/C - Camper Build Van RV SUV Vanlife

[@jmedlock95]

i used to work as a maintenance technician for a large Carnival company here in the states. one of the tasks the show owner gave us was to build bunkhouse quarters in a 53' 102" box trailer. we built a total of 8 rooms in each trailer and the biggest thing we learned was that the placement for "window units" needs to be as high as possible in your space or you will have a cool floor and an oven for a ceiling. you need to do this in an upper cabinet somehow.

[@TooMuch637]

That is why coaches have all their AC's on the roof.

[@tallest-man6309]

Incredible build! Going to go back and watch your earlier videos.

[@bentnickel7487]

Ingenious method for relocating the air conditioner, the way you wrapped that air conditioner cover looks clean and professional without that bulky trim. The home stores sell a liquid latex carpet trim that you apply from a bottle to the exposed edges of commercial carpet to prevent fraying and unraveling. It looks like a bead of milk, as it goes on from the bottle, and dries to an invisible edge. Again, 5 star installation on that air box !!!!!

[@timdillen]

Thank you! Good to know about the carpet glue - will make for nice floor mats.

[@bentnickel7487]

The last time I sealed the edge of commercial carpet I used Roberts 8502 Latex Carpet Seamer Sealer. You trim the edge with sharp scissors, then run a bead along the edge and it dries clear and prevents the rows of thread from fraying.

[@rvc9876]

So, sucking in cool air at the bottom to blow out cool air at the bottom? How about the hot air that rises to the top and is trapped at the ceiling?

[@catsdgs]

Wow, that air conditioner is in my bedroom window right now!

[@timdillen]

I have used this unit in several projects and really beat the poor thing up but it just keeps going.

[@catsdgs]

@@timdillen yeah mine has been moved at least 20 times. Still works great

[@boxvango9021]

Thanks for all the great work you've put into recording your various builds. I learn something new every time I watch. You're a wealth of information and inspiration :)

[@timdillen]

Thank you! Very glad you are finding them helpful.

[@mrzaboor]

Good job. Thanks for sharing.

[@timdillen]

Thanks for your kind post and for watching!

[@ThePlanet_L.I.]

👍🏾 that's an awesome idea u came up with for the ac, what are your plans for the van since u have the camper-lance

[@timdillen]

I can't afford to keep 3 vehicles and the Prius is perfect for most things so I will be putting the van up for sale hopefully this coming week. It was a great build but I need some high dollar items for the ambulance. I'll be listing it for $6.700 if you know someone who is interested.

[@timdillen]

...and glad you liked the a/c build - made things way more comfy!

[@ThePlanet_L.I.]

@@timdillen I'm interested but due to the car vehicle i have and where i live acquiring the van won't be possible, it's a beautiful van 👍🏾

[@Chan-rc8oh]

did you use an inverter...?? what if your the AC is 220 volts... thanks...

[@timdillen]

Right now I am just using shore power. I have a 1000 watt generator that will handle the unit but I need to build a bay that can handle heat and air circulation. I will just run if straight off the generator. In the Land Rover build I did run off the batteries and 2000 watt inverter and it ran just fine but I could only run an hour or two before is really runs down the two 100 amp-hr batteries. I think you would need at least 400 amp hours of battery supply to run around 4 or 5 hours. I'm not sure of the 220 volt but would think they make a European version. Just check that it is rated at 450 amps. This is the smallest one I could find. There might be a more efficient one out there but this is very reasonably priced around $100.

[@timdillen]

...Check the Amazon link in the description for the manufacturer of the a/c unit and do a search off that.

[@beerster]

What do you think about the free standing air conditioners that just require a dryer vent style hose that exhaust the moist air outside?