Tent Air Conditioners. 2300 BTU Zero Breeze VS 4000 BTU BougeRV

[@johnbucher2077]

This review is excellent. Answered the important questions like power consumption and venting unambiguously. Using a watt meter and temp sensor to provide verifiable performance data is appreciated. Thanks.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@DarenKumar-v7x]

This would work great on the back of my Ford Powerboost. Thank you for sharing your experiences 👍🏾👍🏾

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@jeremymiller3998]

Reviews are not normally my thing but well done on this one! 👏

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you

[@fernandocharlesii8678]

That's why I love camping in the fall. We still have to go my friend.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@AnJuice219]

Hey Brian, perhaps you could 3d print or retrofit a hose adaptor plate to the Zero freeze, kind of like the one Bouge has so that you can run the zero freeze outside of your tent. That'd be kind of cool.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Maybe? But I don’t have a 3d printer

[@navomicron]

@@BrianWatersOutdoorszero breeze started selling a front plate adapter on their website last year. I bought a 3D printed one for my ecoflow wave2 off Etsy that does the same thing. I’m over in Plano and for summer camping in Texas we have a different set up with aluminet, camo net spreader discs and we air condition either insulated inner tents or insulated hammock wraps.

[@swhobbyist]

I've never used either ... I'm 'browsing' for a unit. But looking at the online specification charts for both, one advantage of the Zero Breeze is that rooftop solar panels on a van build (DIY or Pro) would support & power the Zero Breeze, where (as you pointed out) the new BougeRV unit most definitely requires a generator or shore power. For those who go off-grid and cannot for whatever reason carry a generator & fuel, that's a consideration. Bigger is better - if you have the means to support/power it. If BougeRV were to make a battery for this, it would weigh much more than the AC itself ... there goes 'portable' 🙂 BTW, *great* video and definitely the best & most unbiased one out of the dozen-plus I've watched.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@littlebeehoneyfarm9294]

Awesome review Brian! Thanks for all of the great info.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks bud👍🏻

[@theboston3386]

I got the older version and recently acquired this current version for a 1/5 of the msrp from a reviewer. Huge difference from 2899 to 4000btu. In had to point the hose directly to me to cool down. This newer version had no issues cooling my dogs in my truck camper.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@ZxAMobile]

I can’t stress enough just how important insulation is and how you guys, including the guy in the video, have no idea that insulation even exists or what it even is. If you need 4000 BTUs to cool down that means that you have inadequate insulation like 99.9% of people.

[@patrickio8084]

@@ZxAMobile He's in a tent even with insulated fabric, tents quickly turn to a sauna (trapping heat) even in modest outdoor temperatures in the 40's and 50's. I've been in several brands of rooftop tents all claiming to be 4 season insulated tents and they get uncomfortably warm very quickly. AC is a must unless you enjoy suffering!

[@Good-luck-Jonathan]

Zero Breeze MK3 is coming soon. I'm on the list can't wait! Battery powered and 5280BTU and also heat a well!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@lorneserpa5888]

Yep, got in early on zero 3 also.

[@will_ren]

Ecoflow could learn from that and put a hose on the front intake so I could leave the Wave 2 outside my van and still pull air from inside. That's a nice bonus on the Bouge.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@john-j7e7e]

they already know that and im sure theyll come out with a "new upgraded" version.

[@lawlkings]

If you do, be sure to keep the AC shaded from the sun. The sun's UV ray will breakdown the plastic case over time

[@rottie1976]

Thanks for this review! I bought mine thanks to you. Do you know what the different menu options control? Specifically, the H0 and H1 selections? I know P0 and P1 turns the condensation pump on and off, but I have no idea what H0 and H1 is for. BougeRV support is no help either. They had no idea what i was talking about..

[@kfvernon73]

Considering how and where you placed the unit when camping I wonder if you could have the unit close enough to tent window to reach thru to adjust the controls?? Not ideal but better than getting out of tent to adjust. Great review.

[@yume8380]

Here's a tip to cool that hose and it's free, get a large bath towel, wet it a lil bit with cold water, then drape it over your hose, instant hose cooler!!!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@AnnCastro-r2j]

Great comparison! It's super helpful to see the differences between these tent air conditioners. We sent you an email, take a look.

[@DerekFowler1973]

Great review! I really enjoyed your last camping video when you used the new AC! The street tacos looked amazing! What is the link to your review channel?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks Derek👍🏻 @geargadgetreviews

[@DerekFowler1973]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors Thanks!

[@mrp55net]

Brian, those are both great units. I don't own either one, but I've been doing my homework. They work very well for a roof top tent. For those of us going the truck camping route, such as you did with the camper shell, do you think the 5000 btu window unit still works well? I bought a Frigidaire 5000 btu window unit with an Energy Star rating and ran it off my Bluetti AC200 MAX + 1 B230 (not the B300) expansion battery. Setting the window AC unit to maximum cold and fan speed and with both Bluetti units at maximum charge, I was able to run the AC unit for 10 hours 25 minutes without any concurrent charging. I'll need to run my CPAP unit at the same time, so I'd discount the time-to-run for that.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

The window a/c units are the way to go if you have the right setup! Cheaper, and more cooling power than these units.

[@mrp55net]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors Thanks, Brian. I took a look at the Bourge RV product and noticed that it has an IPX4 water-resistance rating! Putting it on a tailgate should be okay if it is on a little platform so that in a severe storm the water doesn't pool around the unit. Rain is fine, but a soaking situation is not good. So I could use the plywood false tailgate, cut a couple of vent holes with a jigsaw, and I'd be good to go. Options!

[@OTRFlyer]

I don't remember you saying but does the Bouge have heat too? For winter? Looking to set up my Sierra for camping with a topper (probably Leer), but I'm definitely gonna have to condition that air lol

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

It does not have a dedicated heat function like the Ecoflow Wave 2, but you could always just pipe in the hot exhaust air coming from the rear of the unit.

[@soniayoung7531]

Heyy Brian great review, thanks for sharing stay safe 😊

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks Sonia👍🏻

[@Steve-Goff]

Seems like a really nice unit. Does BougeRV list an IPX rating. I wonder if it would be safe in a rainstorm

[@shangshuniu9636]

IPX4 I guess

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I’ll have to check, but I would NOT leave this out in a storm

[@traitaothomusa-dangcaumong2664]

WHICH ONE LIGHT WEIGHT EASY CARRY USE FOR TENT SIR ? HOW TO USE IT IF OUT SIDE IN TENT ? PLEASE TEACH ME. RECHARGE BATTERY ?

[@RevolvingBlades69]

That looks awesome! Good info!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@jkim412]

Positive Comment!!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@esiebert7625]

I can’t camp in under 50 or over 80 or I’m just plain miserable. I wouldn’t want batteries built into an AC unit, I’d rather have a separate battery or use shore power. $1000 for that BougeRV is a killer deal, I always thought the Zero Breeze was overpriced.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@jerroddooley374]

Might as well get a window unit with way more btu for less than half that price though

[@lockandloadlikehell]

Car camping at Walmart- it was so hot last night I didn't get any sleep at all

[@ejcastro9518]

You put the hoses thru your cab side window. It looked pretty close to the window. You couldn't reach the control panel thru that same window? Just wondering

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I didn’t want to have to redo all the ducts and the way I sealed up around them again.

[@LostAdventures22]

Thanks for the info.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@danemmerich6775]

What about an AC unit that has the heat pump for cold weather. It is one purchase of $500.00 plus or minus and now you have AC and Heat. How about a review of that for a camper.

[@patrickio8084]

How many watts does it use on normal AC (not turbo)? Given that your tent got too cold, it does not appear to have a thermostat, is that correct?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

It pulls around 500 watts on max cold once it settles down. It will peak around 700 when the compressor first gets going. It does have a thermostat but it’s on the unit itself which was outside of the tent.

[@patrickio8084]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors That's 500W on turbo, what about watts on normal AC.

[@florindagonzalez5700]

I have the zero breeze, but it keeps turning off after 1 minute and 30 seconds. I don't understand what's wrong with mine. I'm waiting on the company for an answer. I really like my unit.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Should not be doing that, but I’ve never experienced that issue with mine so hard to say what might be wrong with it. Sorry, I know that does t help any

[@bradleyrm]

My Midea 8000 BTU window AC uses 550 watts on hi and under 200 watts on low.

[@bradleyrm]

And costs $300.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@123keepitsimple97]

I know this is a dumb question... Can one of these units operate inside a closed vehicle as long as it has a battery source and somewhere to drip the condensation? Or does the exhaust heat have to go out, that sort of thing?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

You need to find a way to vent the hot exhaust outside.

[@123keepitsimple97]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors Thx. New subscriber

[@ryanlongino6505]

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[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@ulydoingthings]

So as for a generator what size would you recommend to run this for 6 hours?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I’d try and take at least a 2000 watt generator.

[@LongOffAdventures]

Been waiting on this one

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@retnav92]

😎👍

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@Teakela]

My Medea 5000btu big box store bought $100 window ac runs at like 560watts. I hope I am explaining this correctly. So does that compare to the bougie?

[@Pinko-Diamond]

It's probably very similar temp output and slightly lower power consumption.

[@ItsTimeToGo503]

Powerboost F150 should run it well 🤘

[@FrankieWellman]

Will the BougeRV run on a 20 AMP circuit?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Yes, easily

[@JonKelly316]

Even a 15 amp circuit can provide 1800 watts.

[@john-j7e7e]

if im sleeping in a van and dont want to spend 1k on ac, is my best option only fans? any ideas?

[@nbookie]

Sold on temu for 700. The 4k btu unit.

[@MatthewJohnson-yi2ei]

Try both of them at same time

[@daltonkennedy5488]

Can I run it inside my vehicle?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Yes, but you’ll need to find a way to vent the exhaust heat out somehow

[@clarencewiles963]

AC is nice for this old guy.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻 me too!

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

I'm too cheap to pay 1k for an AC. I'm going to rig a 5,000 BTU window unit from WalMart for $170.

[@RickDennis-y7l]

no way!

[@Dan.W.05]

Cool video... see what i did there...lol

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Nice 😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@MatthewJohnson-yi2ei]

At home 60-65

[@MatthewJohnson-yi2ei]

For sleeping in a tent 70

[@MatthewJohnson-yi2ei]

Nothing above 70 degrees, 90 you are crazy

[@luckeychuckey70]

12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner $369 amazon LMAO

[@nickgir]

This is glamping.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Ok

[@CarpeNoctem7]

But sometimes when you want to bring the family sometimes this is the only way