Does The VELIT 12v AC Keep Us Cool? 🥶 - It's Hot In Mexico

In episode 207, we test out the 12 Velit Air Conditioner in hot temperatures down in Baja Mexico to show you if it can keep up with the heat and help us stay cool.
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[@OverlandOne]

I just looked those units up and man, they are expensive. I installed a Walmart $200 5,000 btu energy star window ac in my van in a rear window just next to my bed. It keeps the van ice cold and, only draws about 360 watts when the compressor is running, and about 60 watts when it is only using the fan. I run it in eco mode, and the compressor does not kick in that much. Some have said that since it was designed to be used in stationary applications, like a house, it will not last more than a few years in my van. I have been on the road full time for almost a year and, so far, so good. But, at $200, I can buy 8 of them for the price I saw for the roof mount. I only have 720 watts of solar on my van running through a Bluetti AC200P and it worked great last year in the Kentucky heat. Obviously not as hot as where you are in Baja, but it was near 100, and humid for many days. The only thing I do not like about my setup is, my unit is 120 volt ac, and everything else in my van is dc. I do not like having the inverter in the Bluetti on as it takes power just to be on. Other than that, it has been working great so far. (Fingers crossed) I wish you and your family safe travels.

[@emitissimo7618]

In A.A we have a belief that we say? Keep it simple! Don't complicate it!

[@patrickfrantz2466]

Good information. You will find that the power draw increases with outside air temperature. Found this out in Arizona when it is well over 110F outside.

[@leroyessel2010]

Excellent share.

[@davidwright1752]

I think 120 volt better then 12 volt your cables can be smaller. Inverter just needs to be efficient. Which yours apparently is. It’s really mostly opinion. I have electrical back ground. A fridge I would have a 12 volt if possible. The other options would be a smaller inverter just for the air conditioning still a cheap alternative. Not sure why you think it will only last 2 years though.

[@OverlandOne]

@@davidwright1752 I don't think it will last only a few years, that's what several people have comented on van building forums. Of course, all of the folks making that claim went with much more expensive units and may have been simply trying to justify that expense, I do not know. I bought from Walmart due to the price, and every major town seems to have one so when I require a replacement, I can just go get one. That's my thinking anyway.

[@thedisheslady]

Oh good grief! People and their comments about helping with the baby are just ridiculous! It’s so obvious that you two work things out together with him and share those responsibilities! You wouldn’t be able to travel together, let alone travel with a child, if you both weren’t sharing in the work!! But thanks again for pointing out how the world is full of busy bodies and armchair critics! 😂😂 y’all are doing a great job with your little boy and what a super cutie pie he is!! ❤ You can tell he’s about as happy as a child can be!! 🎉

[@MathersOnTheMap]

We appreciate this comment ☺️thank you!

[@drkennedy611]

That is not a test. Try it at 100 degrees with 90 percent humidity

[@NorCalNiche]

Seriously 80 degrees is nothing

[@YV5AUEO]

I bought mine after watching your install. I have it on a class C it is perfect

[@dthomas3065]

In midst of my build. Thanks for the Velit update

[@MathersOnTheMap]

You got it, hope it’s going well!

[@Ruby-qz9dn]

You’re probably my fav van life KZbinrs! I’m quite young (teenager) and looking to travel England and Europe after I finish university in quite a few years (I’m very excited) ☺️

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you so much!!! 😊 we wish you the best! We would have loved to get started fresh out of university, we wish we started earlier!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Ruby-qz9dn]

@@MathersOnTheMap ah thank you, I’m looking forward to it so much!!!!!! 💗💗💗

[@donnab9015]

Enjoying your videos! Great family!!! Wyatt is precious 😊

[@rod8073]

You could’ve used that wave at the Canada tidal bore! 😁Thanks for answering my question. We pick up our sprinter in June and I HAVE to have cool air! I’m a fall winter guy and an AC that drops the temperature is VERY important. Velit definitely wins price wise and now performance wise! Power draw etc. is less important for me as I’m installing your victron and G3 system and I’ll go to shore power in a heat wave.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

You should be good Rod! If you want the best performance for night time put it over the bed, if you want the entire van cooled equally put it in the middle 👌🏻

[@SuperdutyExplorer]

I went camping last weekend... I definitely am not setup for non winter camping 😂😂😂 bugs are a struggle and the mud everywhere!!

[@elizabethhouck5865]

❤ yay! Tuesday video time!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Sorry it wasn’t a vanlife video!… back to travel video next week

[@MN-RV]

Just used your discount code to order one of these. Hopefully I can get it installed before Airventure in late July...

[@kalam13612]

You call this weather hot, we drink hot tea in this weather 😂😂

[@Lisou-brsn74]

Hello from France 🇫🇷 you’re an incredible family 😍

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you!!! ☺️

[@deejay4837]

How is it sealed and how weather proof is it up on the roof?

[@tuckerandi]

Another great and informative video, man making Taylor push the stroller and carry the bag up the hill in that heat how could you lol. Looks like the AC works great when needed so that's gotta be good, it's 0 C here tonight so you wouldn't need AC . I liked your your answer to the question who controls the thermostat, Wyatt does lol. Keep the videos coming have a great week.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Garry! haha people are crazy! BRRRR I don't miss that cold cold weather. Wyatt seems to control a lot of things these days. 😜

[@tuckerandi]

@@MathersOnTheMap As a father of four (One set of twins) I can relate to that , but they are all grown up now and I have the grey hair to prove it LOL.

[@ThomasDomizi]

Now we know great video

[@andyholcomb4762]

This a great video. You are the first person that went on a detailed video on Velit AC. I have been looking at the roof Velit AC. If i go roof top I will lose my current fan (Fesair) and will only have the Veilt as my main fan. I have a Fesair that thing does not cool but the fans are really nice. Seems I could use the Veilt as both (main fan and AC). My other option is a under mount AC but the price tag Ouch, my wife would flat out murder me, then kill me. I trust your opion. I got the Wanderful bug screen off your suggestions

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Appreciate that Andy! Velit had an under bench all in one AC (cheaper than roof mount) unit only challenge is ducting the external vents The wanderful bug screens are great!!!

[@guitardoc99]

Just be aware that fan mode on most air conditioners (including Velit) do not draw air in or out like your Fesair fan. It only recirculates the air already in the van.

[@andyholcomb4762]

@@guitardoc99 just watched your van tour. great design really pretty van

[@mrzif0013]

What do you think of the unit to replace the engine ac? My engine ac is not doing the job,real bad cooling and in for another very difficult and expensive repairs $$$$. Just go w/ a roof or under mounted ac unit be easy access for repairs. What do you think? !2volt system would be a game changer.

[@JayRSwan]

Put it over the bed and have a 12v fan to push it forward when needed.

[@solarandwindinsouthtexasda1473]

If you really wanna test it calm down South Texas when it gets to 112° of in the summer

[@abu-zaid300]

We have a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius and higher. Do you think it will be feasible at this temperature?

[@edwardboyer7102]

The vans are nice but the arctic no slide truck camper is so cool to me the a/c will determine if my lady friend even attemps to consider rolling out for ah beach giveaway she only lives .75 miles from her local beach really want this to work

[@olgalavenant3481]

Love this video

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you!

[@aholzmeyer]

Hey! Thanks for answering my question. I meant does it keep up with your 3 current panels since you designed the system for 4 panels. But it looks like it did good. I currently have an AC powered air conditioner on my sprinter and have been considering changing everything over to DC.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

That's what i figured after editing it, my bad! 4 panels definitely would do better. In an idea situation we wouldn't lose power when running it but with our solar setup that's not the case. Maybe if we had 680 watts of rigid panels since they are more efficient than these walkable ones? but I'm not entirely sure, more solar is definitely the answer though!

[@jacobreubenaglipa5669]

does it need some maintenance like cleaning?

[@frednurks8528]

I suggest a worthy addition in helping the air conditioner’s effectiveness in providing a homogeneous temperature in the van is addition of a couple of sirocco fans. They are a great Canadian product. Very effective, quiet and low amp draw. Can also be used before having to consider turning on AC or leaving them on when AC is turned off at night to circulate air. Great Channel, enjoy your adventure.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Good vid 👍 Too noisy on full for me. Cheers

[@peternelson9865]

You can put window tint on the display panel

[@toddbruner8610]

Thank you for the review, nice video. Could you comment if this is a sponsored review or truly independent?

[@IncandescentDaD]

I'm going to guess sponsored without him revealing it. He looks like a typical influencer, squinty eye and all.

[@curtis9795]

Wonder how it would work in a 25 HP diesel 12V 40AMP alternator?

[@lkazanov]

Very nice! Just as a point of comment, please try to speak in watts. It will make more sense. The unit actually consumes watts. So your 30 amp draw at 12 volts, would be 360 watts. This is excellent. I assume your a 12 volt system. Just remember the classic 60 watt lightbulb as an example.

[@guitardoc99]

So true! Recently saw a video by an electrical engineer going off about how we should only be speaking in terms of watts and watt-hours.

[@CJ30123]

cooling is simply math. Theres no magic fairy dust. If it's a low watt draw it means its a small unit, which it is. Never would it cool a van it actual hot weather.

[@jeffluhn4514]

Best KZbin channle I have descoverd yet

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Jeff!!!!

[@jeffluhn4514]

@@MathersOnTheMap Love the video idea you came up with

[@mainemorningwalk]

Thanks for the inclusion Kevin. You and Taylor sure are doing it right. I loved Merl but this one is a piece of engineering meets comfort. Products sure have changed since just a few years ago when we started. We are heading to a Boondockers welcome site in northern Maine to catch the Eclipse and then going south for a few weeks.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

It certainly has! I’m so jealous I want to see the eclipse that sounds awesome! Hopefully you guys don’t get pounded with all this snow coming your way! Safe travels and hope all is well!

[@mainemorningwalk]

I know you are liking the fixed bed, but I was wondering if you miss the large dinette space?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

@@mainemorningwalk we have a nice table size in the front when Wyatt’s crib isn’t setup, but when we’re posted up we rarely take a part his crib so we don’t really have one. I feel like I’m so used to editing in odd positions anywhere that I don’t really think of it. But it would be nice!

[@doodsanddudes]

Great healthy breakfast from your other half. Those waves were killer. I think you have a powerful system there. Looks like it’s humming nicely. So necessary 🎉

[@MathersOnTheMap]

The waves we're gnarly I wish the gopro did more justice! thank you!

[@doodsanddudes]

@@MathersOnTheMap looked great were you using a mouth mount?

[@tonyliles8907]

can the van charge the battery while engine is running

[@stanbabu7852]

Hi MoM, Have you noticed any condensation inside or outside your van? I assume that with higher humidity, all ACs will have some condensation build up. Love your channel by the way. Inspired me to pay attention to Velit! Heavily considering it!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

we did get condensation when we ran it with the doors open last summer while building the van. Haven't noticed it while using it properly in the finished build with doors closed

[@economicobsession-mr3po]

Thanks for responding MoM! Good to know. That’s reassuring if a van is properly insulated and window/doors are closed, there is no buildup of condensation. Love your build, by the way! Went ahead and purchased the Velit AC 12 V using your promo code. Going to also pick up a DIYvan AC bracket/adapter for a little bit more support on the roof.

[@loriproia8637]

Hello. Beautiful family. What about the noise level? I have been reading and notice people mention soft start, does that apply only to non-dc units?

[@etunedmk4]

How does this unit do during the middle of the day if the cab is already cool from the vehicle ac? Will it maintain a nice cool temp for a few hours to keep a dog cool and comfortable?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

In high heat it does better at maintaining than cooling. We were just in Phoenix for a bit in 112°F …. It can’t really cool the van down at those temps if the sun is beating on it with no shade, but it can maintain. It’s comfortable in the back of the van but the front of the van gets hot

[@jemjr1628]

Took me a few days but I’m caught up on Tuesday’s video! I finally made a video lol!!!!!!! 👍🏼☘️🍺

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks for asking a question!!! Hope DC was great

[@SonY_Kun]

What if it suddenly rain? Will rainwater leak inside while a/c on?

[@mertonallowicious]

Yes

[@wyatt4778]

What company is that battery pack from and can it charge a computer?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Baseus - here's our affiliate link! amzn.to/3TB50vS

[@colinandpaige]

Holy moly I'm getting one.

[@colinandpaige]

I NEED IT

[@MathersOnTheMap]

haha do it!!!!

[@Moondoggy1941]

87 is cooking? That is our temp at 10 PM. Ca. here, summer temps 95 to 115.

[@joseserrano7052]

FR!!!! im in PR and its scorching hot and we are just starting summer lol

[@visamedic]

Central California…it’s gonna be 100 today. If they were gone all day, or even a few hours, in 80 deg weather and that thing, for $2k, only got down to 75???……I don’t know about that.

[@dolfan1967atyahoo]

Mathers Clan, Wyatt is a lil scene stealer for sure! With your current 540A hr setup, if your batteries are at 100% and with all your normal electrical draws(fridge, charging, etc.) can you get 7hrs continuous ac running overnight?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Yep! Check out is Baja too hot video 👌🏻kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5PHaHqpgZWSo68si=nEzdVRxQxCwltVh5

[@michaelscarfi3196]

I wish people would understand AC is measured in BTUs. If you want the coolest air conditioner check the BTU rating not the brand. BTUs are also in direct relation to amp draw. So many people talk ECO mode has a lower power draw and yes it does because the AC isn’t really on and you’re not getting the same cooling. Therefore look for the highest BTUs and the lowest cost assuming the brand has a good reputation as I think for the most part these units are not repairable from a practical standpoint . I wish you had taken a temperature reading towards the front of the van I can almost bet it would be above 80 and if the unit was in the middle of the van you would be very uncomfortable in the bed in the daytime at least that’s my experience. That being said you guys seem to be having a great time. I’m jealous

[@MathersOnTheMap]

I hear ya Michael, I have a BTU comparison in the very first video we made (the one where I installed it). And I agree, put the AC where you optimally want it, we rely on the AC at night over our bed rather than during the day and we can always hangout in the bed during the day if it's really hot and raining out! Our thermostat is in the middle of the van so the front would be a bit warmer and the back would be obviously be more chilly.

[@lastresort1757]

Actually cooling is also measured in watts. Not every where uses BTU

[@Meisterlampe144]

Fan mode only circulate the air coming from the van back into the van. There is no air exchange from inside to outside. Actually all settings do that.

[@John2022-i2q]

Hi . Is this AC unit working through your inverter ? I mean 110v. Thank you

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Nope, it's 12 volt no inverter needed.

[@John2022-i2q]

@@MathersOnTheMap where did you buy it ?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

@@John2022-i2q Directly off their website, here's our affiliate link, velitcamping.com/motm use coupon code MOTM for $50 off

[@toddbruner8610]

Appreciate the video. Could you comment if this is a paid review or is it truly independent review?

[@abu-zaid300]

Our temperature is 50 Celsius or higher. Do you think it is feasible in this climate?

[@groomingtable]

Order a Velit 12 volt air conditioner and they said their entire container shipment got lost!!??? Very strange. Customer service not specific about delivery.

[@mertonallowicious]

It was probably on the Dali

[@CJ30123]

Never ever trust Velit. They took peoples money for their heaters and delayed shipment for over a year! They are simply importing chinese junk and putting their brand on it.

[@justincredible3501]

Can these units operate when the vehicle is moving?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

yes it can!

[@justincredible3501]

@@MathersOnTheMap have you had it even on the highway while running?

[@rbrown]

Nice video and even better location, BUT I have to point out there is something very inefficient with either your van insulation or the air conditioner. So converting from F to C, seems the outdoor temp was 27C and after 2 1/2 hours of running the air con your van got down to 23C and you air con was set to 21C Power consumption on your air con you showed on your Victron Cerbo GX to be 23A, BUT after taking away what your solar was contributing, your air con was pulling around 45A Really 12V air conditioners are not worth it. You have to run very heavy cabling and compared to efficient inverter 240V air con units, 12V has no benefit. We have a Dometic IBIS 4 air con. Our van is heavily insulated with 3M Thinsulate as well as a layer of 5mm sheet insulation over that. When we run our 240V IBIS4 off battery using our Victron Multipluss II inverter, with the air con set to 21C and fan auto, it will only pull 30A. So thats a 240V air con pulling 30A, compared to a 12V air con pulling around 45A. Even if you allow for say 10A power use for other appliances in your van, thats the the 12V air con pulling a good 35A. So no benefit at all to using 12V air con compared to 240V air con. We can get our van down to 21-22C easily within 1 hour of turning the air con ON on a hot day. Awesome to see people using air con off grid so nice work on that. I am just not a fan of 12V air con, there are no benefits over an efficient 240v air con. Also Dometic have released their new Freshjet air con's which are 17% more power efficient over the IBIS 4 that we use so even more of a case to just use 240V inverter air cons over 12V air cons.

[@mertonallowicious]

Comments like yours are why I still watch KZbin. Any thoughts on the new eco flow portable heat/ac pump?

[@rbrown]

@@mertonallowicious The little portable units. To be honest they would not be my go to but I see a few positive reviews on new Eco Flow. We have tried other small portables in a small room and they were a waste, have not tried the Eco Flow. I guess the issue is venting the heat and successfully sealing up the van to find somewhere to get the hot air outlet hose out the van. Anything is better than being hot !

[@stanbabu7852]

I believe the 12 V and 120 V conversation is personal preference one. If you have access to shore power / plug-in campsites, 120 V makes sense. If however, you’re using your van for Off grid purposes and need plug-in options as well, then the 12 V option makes better sense. Mathew’s On the map seem to be In the latter camp. Just my honest opinion.

[@mertonallowicious]

I’m building a slide-in for my ram pickup, so I don’t need any more btus than a small/medium van, it looks like the best option is still a small cheap 110 window unit running off a power station/solar (or shore power of course).I want to get a larger eco flow or Bluetti battery unit anyway, looks like the wave is overpriced for what you get, although I really like the vehicle alternator charger idea regardless

[@Thurgoodx]

you can download sound level meters that measure decibles and are pretty accurate for your phone. Just an FYI if you did want to include that information in the future.

[@Jayda08]

Reflectix needs to be installed OUTSIDE of the van. Other wise you just creating hot pockets between the glass and the reflectix.

[@kristendigiorgio6652]

Mathers on the map are the best 😊❤

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Kristen 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@ThinkDifferentish]

Does Baja have humidity or is this another SoCal video?

[@ryanrowe1975]

Great healthy breakfast!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

breakfast of champions! haha

[@ryanrowe1975]

@@MathersOnTheMap lol

[@JasonConroy]

I'm ready to go with the Velit. You mention a version with a dark face plate and 10% more powerful compressor. Is it available yet?

[@stanbabu7852]

It looks like the black version is Already out with 8000 BTU. Unfortunately, it’s on backorder.

[@gator701]

My new rig, is one you would like

[@Dinglederry]

I don’t know why RV A/C units suck so bad. It’s ridiculous that they work 1/2 as good as a small home window unit and cost 500% more.

[@stephenheller6031]

Your baby boy is so handsome!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you!

[@lutomson3496]

never tested it for any length of time...they are a weak unit made for small vans...running that for 8 hours a day like I run mine that battery will not last at all

[@joec.4238]

From a previous video, I thought you had 600w solar, not 680w.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

That's correct but then I upgraded the panels before the road trip to baja

[@Seanparky01]

What's the power draw like

[@ROB3RMTZ]

mas o menos jaja nice

[@FestivalJester]

87° is a "hot one" ... Lol... Bro. Come to TX where its 92° at 11pm mmkay?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Bro!

[@ivansidoruk7542]

u can get the same ac for 800$ is call outequip 10.000 BTU!!!

[@ClaytonEidson]

bro 87 degrees is nothing o my gosh i already know this video is gonna be bad

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Bro!

[@davidrosenthal379]

Nobody wants to talk cost

[@MathersOnTheMap]

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[@AskRemy]

mexico is not safe at all - especially for you - so where are you visiting that you feel so safe?

[@ccourcier]

I don't know what bad experiences you might have had in Mexico but my 10 years sailing/rving in Mexico and then another 10 rving Full-Time in the US by comparison I had more unsafe situations in the US. Way too many crazy people with guns here.

[@AskRemy]

@@ccourcier why do you suppose federal government is warning Americans about visiting Mexico? why are Mexicans telling me it’s dangerous- kidnapping by cartel and unchecked criminal activity

[@ccourcier]

@@AskRemy oh okay I thought you were speaking from personal experience. I think rule of thumb is cities are dangerous. My friend's grandson was just murdered in Los Angeles recently. Another friend's daughter who's a nurse was lucky she survived an attack by a patient in Seattle. In my years in Mexico the only cities I spent time in were Puerto Vallarta, Zihuatanejo and La Paz BCS. I never felt unsafe there. But most of the time we were in rural areas. What makes me feel unsafe in cities is crazy drivers who can take you out in a heartbeat.

[@AskRemy]

@@ccourcier you just named 2 of the worst places ran by democrats your friend should have left that craphole long ago democrats are hell bent on defunding police and releasing criminals

[@willwill5595]

Both of u need to shave off head and face hair! Both of u will need so much less AC!

[@tehdreamer]

similar a/c units cost about $400 on aliexpress directly form China FYI if anyone wondering. This looks like just a rebrand for the west.

[@CJ30123]

thats exactly what it is.

[@Xixu.co.6]

These 12v systems are garbage. If you’re in moderate climates exclusively they’re fine for cooling down a little and night, but they do not keep up with real heat. I’m taking mine out currently and changing to a 110v unit with an inverter. There’s a reason no rv manufacturer uses these. Anyone in the south or tropical climates please don’t waste your money like i did

[@NealBritt]

Big rv manufacturers are about the bottom dollar and making as much profit as possible. The majority use the cheapest materials (laminated mdf board, etc) and the cheapest components. 110/120v units are generally much cheaper than 12v units. Most rv manufacturers are using GE or Coleman Mach units and get them incredible cheap with their contracts. We have had multiple vans, all with 110v units, and now have a 12v dometic rtx2000 a/c on our current van. We only pull 19amps or so in eco mode with the rtx2000 and it keeps our van as cool as any of the 110v units we’ve had (100v units pulled 50-75amps). Impressive considering it is a 6800btu unit vs any of our other units that were 13,500 and 15,000btu units. We have been in 90-110F weather daily for the last month and it has worked great. We spend most of the year in New Mexico and Florida ourselves. Figured I’d give a comparison of what we have experienced the last 6 years. Just have to figure out what works for you, but I think a lot comes down to AC placement and insulation in the end.

[@etunedmk4]

Have you tested it in Florida in July or August? What interior temp do you have yours set at? I need to keep my dog cool during the day. ​@@NealBritt

[@NealBritt]

@@etunedmk4 We have not been back to Florida since we purchased our new van. We have been in NV, AZ, UT, MT, WY, CO, and NM. So we have seen plenty of temps in the 100-110 range. Not as much humidity as Florida on the regular, but the last 3 weeks in NM with the Monsoons has brought a lot. We keep our dometic rtx2000 at 68 degree in eco mode. We have two small rechargeable fans that we help circulate the air from the back to up front for our two cats. It stays very comfortable even in direct sunlight with our front cab covers on and blinds closed on the side the sun is beating in.