Installing a mini split ac on my semi!

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[@williamspencer2890]

Robert you need to run A/C hose between the two units and get rid of the copper line. The vibration between the two units will crack the copper line or worst the coils in the units.

[@robertduez9280]

Awesome job. It looks great. I’m almost certain you’ll get years of flawless service. I appreciate your willingness to tackle almost any job. You’ve already proven to me truck repair shops just want your money and head you down the road. I’m addicted to your channel. Very good content.

[@tommystone7327]

Nice welding job. Better than I could do.

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

When I drop a tool the third time, that's when I throw it! Glad you kept your humor...so easy to get frustrated when it seems like everything is fighting you.

[@my11badkids78]

Just got home from work, perfect timing for a SGHS video.

[@ontheroadwithrichierich3086]

I really hope this works out for you guys. I always feel so bad when I watch you, Lots and fat butts crushing with the windows down cooking in your rig. Especially with all I’ve seen you guys try and do to just get some kind of ac that just works and stays working for y’all. Best of luck and I’m rooting for you all.

[@cajuntrucker8758]

Installed a mini split on my t680 Monday. Loving it

[@kytacomaguy]

I admire the DIY desire that you have. You are very talented and your video editing continues to improve !!!

[@tomshaw2358]

Nice clean installation. Great job

[@brianhoward438]

Looks great.You are a very good fabricator.You sir have a lot of hidden talents.👍Love the videos.

[@Dokkema]

We just put a RV AC unit on the roof of the sleeper Super simple

[@bgib23451]

Finally got it up and running. The only delays we had was because we realized we needed some extra parts (I’ll list that below) kzbin.infoUgkxihMYiJNXcHdbH-7ihymsLz61l7jVyb5O . So we have a loft where our current hvac just couldn’t seem to keep cool during the summer. We have been using a window unit since we bought this house over 6 years ago (all the houses in this neighborhood were built in the 80’s and majority of the houses built like ours use a window unit). I hate window units because they are just so noisy and the one we had really only cools one side of the loft. I had contemplated upgrading our current HVAC, but with all the rising prices these days, it would take years before saving up enough to do that. With the advice of my father-in-law (used to run an HVAC business), he recommended we get an inverter instead. We thought we bought everything we needed, but there were just a few other parts we didn’t anticipate needing (which is what caused most of our delay). My friend and father-in-law did all the work to get it installed and running and now we have nice cool air circulating nicely throughout the entire loft. It is very quiet and even the outside unit is much quieter than our main HVAC unit. Saved ourselves thousands getting this.

[@larrycobb3102]

Damm Robert I will say again that you have a helluva work ethic. It's good that you involved the boys. Missed Lita and Fat Butt. You guys stay safe and healthy. Hope you get a good paying load to help with the time off. Take care. 🙏💕👍🇱🇷

[@larrycobb3102]

@@ratj4715 in all of his videos he is either driving or working on something that will benefit himself and family. He knows his finances and what he needs to do. As far as drivers being lucky to get home every couple of months that's on them if they work for a company that doesn't care about their drivers. As for myself I drove OTR for 40 years and when I wanted to go home I went. I never thought of myself being married to a truck or company. I very seldom stayed out more than two weeks especially when I was married. When I wasn't married I would stay out several months at a time. Never judge someone if you haven't walked a mile in their shoes.

[@thereckchanic4709]

Hey Robert , I just installed one myself on my KW, instead of using the copper lineset that comes with the unit I got a custom R410A rubber hoses made to handle the road vibration. Those copper ones will not last. Also, instead of using those screws to hold the inside unit docking plate I used 4 locking nuts and bolts . It looks nice though.

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

yeah a few people have suggested to replace the copper lines with rubber. I'll have to look into that before anything happens

[@whitaker2062]

Looking to put in a mini split.Where do I get the custom hoses?Because I had one installed on my last truck and the vibration toward the hose in the park

[@terrywhitall4392]

Love the trailer on the road

[@jimmybritt9537]

Man hope it work's out for you two ya got to have AC . That is the coolest power unit i've ever seen 👍👍🇺🇸

[@pjfoltz8810]

We have mini splits in our home. We have enviroair. They are very quiet and work great. I hope yours works as good as ours does.

[@tylerhelbert3276]

MacGyver of trucking. Love it brother keep it up.

[@dhillonsavee]

Well-done!! I simply bought inverter generator and portable AC toshiba and good to go yes i have to carry gas and it only last 10 hrs and but i have studio sleeper without passenger seat W9

[@devoywilliams3956]

Propane would work better with does flex fuel generators

[@gusfc1842]

It looks like a Mini split up on that headache rack👍

[@azhauling4109]

COMMON!!! You build cars, weld, install AC units, fix ur own truck, and are going to CALL someone to charge ur AC. THATS EASY! 😂 great job! 👍🏻

[@larrythompson8630]

I hope this works well for you. On this (the AC/heat) I do wonder if complete dsl unit designed for this might be easier. But I like how you are installing it, hope it lasts well.

[@billthomas6296]

I bet your neighbors love to see you come home!

[@renoflames]

BEST OF LUCK YOUR VIDEO'S ARE FUN TO WATCH...

[@JohnB-bp6pe]

If its a 120v unit probably 20 amp max, well all you needed was a regular SP Décor switch a weather tight cover and a weather proof Sigle gang box and that could have been your outdoor disconnect for your unit. Again great video thumbs up all the way!

[@johndeere700h9]

Best part 9:06 when lita comes out.

[@timedmonds4983]

Looks good, now it needs to work for you. Maybe you can get a sponsor out of this. No quit in you, always adapt and overcome. Good luck, and safe travels.

[@leninmi7579]

Wow, much better than watching the ffwd white line vids. You are good at being resourceful. 👍

[@MAX999MAX]

Your videos are amazing bro . Thanks. God bless you all

[@ginj2525]

You are very handy! Great job!

[@AC.Prince]

Hope it's working out. Great job welding, mechanic , truck driver, cable TV I'm guessing you was a great brick Mason

[@buddyreed2623]

Please consider putting a rubber grommet on that electrical line that comes out of the breaker box and goes through the floor. What you did looks ok for a while but if the wire moves, it may eventually rub through the tape and then the wire. Have good days!

[@gregfemrite3150]

You look like a fancy resort with your stuff up there, other truckers will follow your ways 👍👍👍🌈🦄

[@chadanddyson6200]

Great job Robert 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DosGringosRanch]

Look at you getting all fancy with the editing. 😂. Great video bud.

[@manueljr.delafuente6753]

Robert all the experts with engineering degrees 😂

[@hotshot0076]

Good looking weld

[@notaricer82]

I installed one on my 16ft box truck works well

[@jacojanks5985]

I always soap bubble the flare joints when checking for leaks. Also leaving copper coiled up may cause oil return problems. Eventually leading to failed compressor. I am wondering if the error code was caused because the valves at the condenser were not open. Compressor tried to run and caused some sort of voltage drop. Due initial current draw. (LRA) i do ac down in fl if anything i can help just ask.

[@gmartin8043]

I like it, up and out of the way. 👍

[@jonathan993]

awesome editing with the wielding scenes

[@wirenut003]

Hey Richard nice install and that looks like finally for real going to keep your truck cool and warm, But you really need to take the wires out of the panel box you installed and use romex connectors to bring the wires into the enclosure because of the vibration. Your truck will go on fire when the wires short out. I have seen a truck go up in flames their really is no time to do any thing but get out.

[@brucecampbell477]

Should put some rack lights on there one day, be helpful for night backing and late loading

[@alexkuteron5775]

Surprisingly the DOT hasn’t complained about the chains ⛓

[@claudiaoctavia6340]

make sure the ac unit is protected from the high winds, maybe a topper for it

[@alvinjenkins8005]

A c install looks great. Weld beads look professional. Don’t let anyone tell you different. Love to see you do your own work. Thanks Stay Safe

[@haraldweltzin5117]

Protect the insulation on your cooling lines as it does not stand up to the sun, rain and wind. Get some additional insulation like rubber insulation that you put on water pipes that you put over the insulation. The original insulation dies in a year or two. The unit itself, at least in my experience, is good.

[@bigb2956]

I would put a gusset on your bracket on opposite side of headache rack just to make it more sturdy.

[@jaymckinnon8387]

Been wanting to do something like this with my truck . The only concern I've had is the ac being on the headache rack mounted solid and the truck moving on air bags. Will the lines crack??

[@cobra8773]

I noticed that too it will crack unless they’re rubber hoses which they’re not

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

I think with the way I coiled the extra line up will help prevent this. And act as a slinky

[@unhippy1]

@@SouthGeorgiaHotShot If the lines cracking does become an issue, automotive (hydraulic hose type) flexible AC lines can be made to any length and configuration by any auto AC shop worth its salt

[@capazontwo]

You ended that abruptly, he gone. Never heard how you made out with the truck.

[@unhippy1]

@@capazontwo Part 2 coming....when they remember to upload it

[@paulm3481]

Looks good.Hope you get back on the road and make some money.

[@btomas225]

I've seen a few comments regarding the copper lines being coiled and how they're going to prevent the oil from returning to the compressor. NOPE! I've installed several of these mini-splits on homes and even the manufacturers recommend coiling the excess at or near the outdoor unit to save the factory flares which are considered far superior to most flares that an installer can make on site. That's why the line-sets come in fixed lengths with both ends having flares and fittings preinstalled. It's a misconception that oil is returned to the compressor by gravity. It is not. It is carried by the freon.

[@brianherron5400]

Great job, 👍

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

Thanks 👍

[@orale_vato]

God the Jimmy rigging never ends lol. Just when you thought something couldn't be more Jimmy rigged boom you can always count on these two to prove you wrong.

[@ScottByeTX]

How is installing a mini split in a Semi truck considered jimmy rigging? Looks legit AF 😎

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

Haters gonna hate lol

[@orale_vato]

@@SouthGeorgiaHotShot I just like to talk crap. I actually love watching all the cool little projects and stuff you guys do lol. You guys do and try the stuff most of us aren't willing to or can't do. Take my crap talking as a show of respect from me lol

[@orale_vato]

@@ScottByeTXI'm just talking crap for people like you to comment for the algorithm. I actually love watching these two and seeing all the fun they get to have while working with each other

[@dominick253]

I bet that thing lasts about a month. They're not built for the vibration. Not saying it to hate. Fyi they make special ones for RVs that can handle the bumps and vibrations.

[@johndingman2350]

Nice work I like it

[@brettackland4210]

Solid copper line with that thing mounted on head ache rack I’d be worried bout the flex and snap those lines

[@brandonfisher241]

Now I have never installed something like that. But I would try and mout it to the cab because the cab moves a lot compared to the frame I think the movement will wear the lines out. And I personally wouldn't weld to the frame. I know you can weld to the side, but I just wouldn't do it. But nice video. I am looking to something similar

[@chrismack3896]

That's what I was thinking . Mount to the cab

[@grizzlyr3366]

This many months later what would you have differently. What issues have you had. I’m looking to mount mine between the exhaust brackets and run everything under and up inside. I seen 1 comment about the compressor lines?

[@robertsturtevant6185]

Awesome job!!!!l…love the flag even more……

[@johnnycomelately5914]

Great idea, and a real nice neat install, but the cab is on rubber mounts and the headboard is not. The cab will be moving and may flex, bend and chafe the copper lines, especially where the hole is so high up. The higher up the hole, the more it's going to move. I hope you get the problem fixed whatever it is.

[@chriscarlson2250]

Kills me everytime…..”zippy tie” 😂

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Good job driver 👍👊

[@alexkuteron5775]

What about treaded rod and flat stock to mount down the headache rack instead of the chains ⛓

[@andrewmartinez6991]

I’ve figured out you do theses things just for video content. Good luck!

[@jonathanfreedom1st]

The earliest of the Modular AC Mini Split first came out in 1959, also if you wanna see a Mini Split AC unit setting on top of a Cab Over Semi Truck in 1982, look no further than the Film Halloween 3, the season of the witch, about 20 mins into the film you will see said Cab over rig at the Shamrock factory wheels in motion rolling through the property. Cheers.

[@phantomtrucker3093]

Are you worried about the vibration from road rattle anything and cause issues? Just curious great idea if it is tough enough to last

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

I was untill I talked to a few people who have done the same. And have lasted for years. And they didnt use the rubber mounts I bought

[@jeffreymazurowski8166]

Dixie was not first

[@connor1186]

Did those copper lines stand the test of time? About to install one of these on my rig and wondering if I should replace the copper as one of the commenters suggested.

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

Lines are doing fine. The first time we did this we attached to headache rack and that killed it. It now lives on the back of the cab on air ride. And is still doing great! Copper lines and all. Just keep them tied up.

[@dominick253]

Set the rpm of the engine right? Requires a specific rpm to maintain the 59.97hz.

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

yes the rpm of the engine determines the voltage on this one. Some use some type of voltage regulator. This one does not

[@markpeterson6836]

Why not just chain it on. Seems like a lot of work.

[@sccarguy8242]

I thought welding truck frames was a major no no?? I could be wrong, but it messes with the temper if I recall. Also why not just use the AC on the APU ??

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

frame isnt welded on. Theres 2 flat bars bolted to the frame we welded to.

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

You are right, but he tacked the new pieces to the uprights that were bolted to the frame, then unbolted it and took it back to his shop to finish welding it.

[@tonycollins542]

I was wondering the same thing. This is a generator apu. It’s not like a Thermo King. Why didn’t you just get the Carrier A/C and heat unit that installs under the bed?

[@ramirogonzalez563]

Will that unit handle the beating of interstate travel looks like it was made for static use. Goodluck

[@TitusPullo08]

I'd like know how this is holding up any problems with the lines over the years.

[@farmboy2883]

I saw in the comments that you move the condenser from the headache rack to a cab mount. Did you have trouble with the lines or the condenser. I think I will move mine off my headache rack

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

nope, worked great after moving to cab. sorry this is late

[@ElectronicMechanic50]

Who knew you were a fabricator lol awesome never be afraid to do things your self!

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

I cut my trailer in half twice, turned a 30' into a 40' kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWrPhXWpf6yXkNE

[@TruckingWithChicken]

I know this video is a year old but got some questions. First how is it holding up? I plan on doing this and removing my carrier hvac system and just using the generator to power it. How does it cool when it's 100 outside? I'm planning to use the flex rubber lines. My next question is did you remove the whole under the bed hvac unit? I would love to get that room back...

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

This is still doing great. Mount to cab not headache rack. I left the unit under the bed. It cools the back of the truck great when it super hot out. But you will need to put some window shades in to help the front.

[@btomas225]

At around 28:30 you mention the adapter you need to hook up your HVAC gauges and vacuum pump as 3/8 inch. It's actually 5/16 inch adapter. I got hung up with this on my first installation too. Maybe someone already mentioned this in the comments but I didn't read them all. As an aside, can you comment on how it's working out for you particularly having the indoor unit so close to your bed. Does it get too cold?

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

Since this video we’ve moved it to the cab instead of the headache rack. And if you sleep on the top bunk it’s cold! But I love it cold 🥶

[@hamzic30]

Winter is almost here , he still fixing ac..🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

It's gonna be in the 90's all week. This also heats btw :P

[@johnnycomelately5914]

It's still nice to have in the winter if he runs south.

[@BkGreg]

Just wondering if that ac unit will put up with the vibration and jurking that will be put on it, attached to a semi?

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

I'm hoping with air ride and the rubber blocks it will be ok. Time will tell I suppose ☺️

[@Titanlessmatt]

It will be fine. I put one in my fifth wheel works great 👌

[@dbaird8784]

Would it have been easier or cheaper to have the truck ac lines connected to the apu so the apu is turning an ac compressor? I've always thought that's how they worked?

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

Usually the Apu comes with its own ac system. Mine was free, so it did not.

[@mustang887007]

Hello from Iowa. I found your channel cause I'm going to pit Mini split on my semi. How is yours working year later. What make and model did you purchase..... I have been Trucking for 28 years. Got cdl at 18 and bought my first semi at 18 and did in state till I was 21. Lol I've went back to your first video 4 years ago and remembering the struggle too.. keep up the good work. Lol I'm watching all your videos from your first 1 at night on my 10 break..

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

Knock on wood still doing good. Don’t mount to headache rack. Put it on the cab for the air ride

[@johnsonscrap9576]

Look good bro

[@scottreed5460]

I can’t believe you drilled right through the top/rear of your cab rather than the floor…!! You beast you..!

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

Fiberglass is so easy. Plus it has to go directly behind the inside unit

[@deant876]

For longevity I think you should have some rubber/steel (or copper) lines made (like car ac has). A lot of hydraulic hose places can make it.. The cab moves alot and I'd be worried about the copper fatiguing and cracking.

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

yeah thats what someone else did aswell. It seem the way I coiled them up, it acts as a slinky. So far so good, we will see with more time

[@Nathangies]

That ac unit for your house will not be able to last in the conditions it’s in on a semi. Semi trucks literally rattle and shake them selves to death going down the road. House ac unit doesn’t stand a chance

[@thesilverstackingbotinc.1928]

Ok. I going to ask. The APU should have also provided a A/C compressor pump. That unit on your chain rack won't last long. Will you be hooking the inside part of the mini system to the APU a/c system?

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

apu doesnt have a a/c system it acts as a generator only

[@robertsliger1439]

Hopefully your cab moving up and down with your air ride dont mess your seal up

[@jameschristie4596]

I was wondering the same thing. Copper is usually not used for lines on any automotive vehicle because of excessive vibration causing fatigue. Hope I am wrong.

[@SparkedInnovation]

Great idea but I recommend that you mount the condenser onto the back of the cab instead than on the headache rack. The cab is on air springs and will flex the copper line up down and sideways til it snaps. You should have zero motion between condenser and evaporator.

[@rogerstrosky3267]

great not only truck driver but ac man 😉 The only thing I would do is put 2 jusit on you bracket good job

[@stevefamandstuff1720]

You may need a soft start to get ac working. well anyways I enjoy your videos and hard work you all do on the daily. have you thought about Lilla getting a CDL so you can drive twice as much? like trucking togeather another channel I watch.

[@alexkuteron5775]

Should have some orange cones out by your trailer

[@baylinrichardson8315]

How about installing under cab using flexible hose lines?

[@tronixfix]

In Kenya i’ve once seen a pickup truck with a split ac installed on the bed/ behind seats

[@ramirogonzalez563]

Go to a local spring shop for semi's and have them bend you some u bolts for your headache rack a lot safer 50.00 fix

[@terrancewagner5056]

it says home right on the unit do they make one that says truck on it..

[@Hotwarewireless]

That's actually changing your frequency. It should be 60hz based on speed. There should be a voltage regulator separate.

[@kennethnugent8255]

I wanna know if this works good. I was wondering about all the dust, dirt, ice, rain etc etc and stuff like that affecting the unit...I like the idea though...

[@kennethnugent8255]

do you have to run the truck for this? the generator? I would like to know.....thanks...also, how much $$$ total???

[@chadder19k]

Question for you? And I’m literally just wondering on this, how come you didn’t run the lines up threw the bottom of the bunk in stead of going threw the top of the bunk?

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

The inside unit sits flush up against the wall. So the have to go straight through.

[@chadder19k]

@@SouthGeorgiaHotShot gotcha and hope you back up and running and safe travels!!

[@unknownuser8555]

I m wondering when cab shifts left right up down frame won t shift that much how reliable those coper connections it s ganna be...

[@SouthGeorgiaHotShot]

The way I routed the pipes allows it to move. So far so good almost a year now

[@randyjones6916]

Question ❓ Why didn't you look at the unit that was for a semi ? It was on ebay. You could get 12 volt or 24 volt unit. It's was a smaller than that house unit you installed. Yes it's a bit more money but it's for the back wall of a semi ! And it works off the batteries. Your batteries are charged by you APU . Or maybe looked for a APU that is an A/C system and a generator ? ( Which mounted under the bed and thru the floor for the hoses and wires )? . But it's a bit late now. I hope the vibration and pot holes from the highway doesn't beat it or shake it to pieces ! Is that unit a 120v or 220 v ?? Good luck

[@Cp3659]

Those are not worth a flip truck will have to idle for long periods of time to charge the batteries. Best thing to do is a ac like this or a small window unit being ran off of a generator. Espar heater for the winter or a Chinese equivalent.

[@41900andrew]

Did you even think about the cab airbags and mounting to the stationary headache rack and the flexing on the lines, won't last long buddy.

[@nope_not-showing-my-name]

I think your next purchase should be a head/cap mount for your camera.