The HOTTEST rooftop tent trip this year. Testing my A/C setup

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[@Rose798]

Hi Brian, nice video. This little AC is great. It's a lot quieter than my IcyBreeze (the cooler type AC that requires ice in it). However, it still sounds like a small window unit. It's so much lighter than having to lug around an entire cooler in and out of my triangle-shaped doors (e.g., less tripping hazard, less back injury risk due to ZERO BREEZE's lighter weight). It's less work than having to keep buying 20 lbs bags of ice every 2-4 hours. It's neater than having water splashing everywhere due to melted ice, meaning less cleaning and less worrying for my future tent adventures since I have lots of electronics while I travel and sleep on the floor. It pulls 160 watts. I have not had it go higher than that at the moment, so it meets my energy needs. I'm happy it works. I bought it myself. I am considering buying one as a gift for my brother and his wife who are way more nomadic than me. It's exactly as advertised for a small 40 square foot space, spot cooling. It cools me. It's cold air. I love the way the air smells. I'm just so happy it works!!! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻👍🏻

[@BRANDE88]

"Feed the beaver" That's what she said. And I don't care what anyone says, hamburger helper is an awesome camping meal! It's easy and it will always be super tasty.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Yessir👍🏻👍🏻

[@josephdover198]

That was tuna helper. I honestly prefer canned tuna over canned chicken myself. Well I also prefer seasoned and seared extra rare tuna steaks over chicken as well. However with prices and availability I obviously eat more chicken.

[@josephdover198]

What hamburger helper do people prefer besides stroganoff? I've had some that were the exact opposite of super tasty.

[@rubychen1689]

I bought one in December… I’m in Cairns, Australia Night time it’s been 28deg and 70-85% humidity 🥵 .. I’ve got a jumbo ford transit it cools it well enough for a pleasant sleep… During the day it’s been 35deg 90% humidity I’ve just closed off the sleeping area with curtains and it keeps it pretty cool during the day… pretty stoked with it 🤙

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@malcolmneal3857]

Always exciting to see you do something new!! Have a great week.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks Malcolm👍🏻👍🏻

[@Steve-Goff]

When we camp, we always try to do easy meals. It’s usually just bologna sandwiches for lunch and maybe something quick on the grill for supper. I ain’t mad at ya. LOL. Looking forward to your big news.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂😂 thanks Steve

[@SQWIB]

Good call on the chicken, I would have done the same. Total your liquids in OZ. (water and milk), add all the milk to the pot, deduct the milk measurement from your total liquid count then add the water to the empty milk container using that as your measuring cup. Can't wait for the big news.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@waynegenewick8570]

Fun video Brian looks like your test was a success.. The heat is not far off.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks Wayne👍🏻

[@whatwasthat3269]

I use a black queen sized sheet to cover the tent for storage. Im thinking about getting a white sheet to put on it to help with the heat in the sun.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@ghostrider729]

1 observation Brian, I'd have my exhaust tube as far from my intake as possible my friend. Atleast 90degrees opposite. I did ac work bitd,it seems that your exhaust is too close to the intake. If u separate the tubes as much as possible, also on lower fan speeds u get cooler air !! It causes less friction. I hope this helps you get cooler ❤!! Plus , send me a hat!!! I'd definitely represent you in south florida!!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Yes, I usually try to split the tubes up more and point them in different directions so the intake isn’t sucking up the hot exhaust. Did not know about the slower fan speed👍🏻 thanks!

[@tommanning7337]

That’s hilarious, today I’m making Tuna Helper with chicken breast for my work lunch tomorrow. Hey, it’s good stuff!!! 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

We vibin’😂👍🏻

[@tommanning7337]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors 🤣🤣👍🏻

[@kathyadams3366]

Cliff hanger!!😮

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@rerunplaya532]

10:10 Not TUBE-Obnoxtious 😂❤️😎👍 Love to see you sweat 🇺🇲. Thx for sharing and teaching us.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@TheCopperVillageAngler]

Looking forward to the next episode!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@soniayoung7531]

Heyy Brian nice aerial footage,you are afraid of a little spider the spider have to eat lol,looking forward to your big news stay safe 😊

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@claysisson4627]

The new setup is awesome. I wouldn’t do those 100 degree vids anymore either. I watched every one of them - I am in TN - that TX heat and humidity are terrible.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Won’t be too long now….🔥🔥

[@LongOffAdventures]

You can bypass the measurement cup use a measurement stick. At home measure cups per pot. Make individual stick and use your non cooking pots for water. Easy to clean water

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Awesome idea👍🏻👍🏻

[@QuintonEmersonMorgan]

Hi Brian, nice video.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Nice camp and the air unit did its job great 👍. So then, big surprise.?. Purely guessing now... You bought a big Boat... a Pontoon 🥳 Party Barge with the covered tent top and sides setup! Cooking, Fishing, Boating, Water Toys, Overnights, etc.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol, I wish….but no water toys😂

[@pamelaklemp5615]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors 😄 Whatever you have in store for us will be a great 👍 treat for you, your family and us. Hugs.

[@Maemae_TX]

I just saw the Bluebonnets on this video and the TX flag on your channel. I'm also in Texas. I live in N Richland Hills. But from the Weatherford area. Howdy neighbor!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Small world! I’m very close to NRH

[@michaelgonzalez9419]

Great stuff. And I’d totally use AC if it’d get my wife out of the house.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@jkwithlove8180]

Another great video posted. Let me watch.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@warren6899]

From South Africa clock in No 259...

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Hello Brian, I hope your A\C setup work in your truck tent and you have relaxing night well you sleep

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻👍🏻

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors your welcome

[@ghostrider729]

DAYUM down to 53... Bro, it's gonna get miserable hot for all us soon, remember to insulate your tent next time n please check your exhaust and intake!!! I'm texting as I watch the vlog!!! To me hoss,I'd stay with the shell,but quady has it now!!!! See ya Brian!! Excellent vid,I hope I was if help. It's just a OBSERVATION!!!! LMBO from Black Hawk Down movie 🍿!!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@trevormangus7832]

You would think the a/c would work better if your intake hose was inside your tent the exhaust hose outside so it would pull in cooler air as an intake so it would reduce the temperature of the exiting air out of the cold side better that’s how a regular house window unit works. also it pulls the intake air from the house and then, the heat sent outside

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

There is another intake on the front of the unit that pulls in cool air inside too👍🏻

[@will_ren]

91!! Send some of that up to Michigan please. Was 35 with a few flurries this morning :(

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@Marks.wildlifephotography]

Talking about feeding the beaver, eating tuna helper, and watching the bricklayer….. we know whats on your mind sir!!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂😂

[@clarencewiles963]

I think I will keep my shoes inside the tent. You don’t want to find something in there when you’re going to put them on! And they can get damp from the outside night air. After the sun 🌞 goes down the AC should be fine. Thumbs up 👍

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@jkwithlove8180]

I'm glad the little ones are better. When do we get the cycling update?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol, I didn’t think anyone cared to see that😂 I’ll give an update video in a few weeks probably then👍🏻

[@ryanlongino6505]

👍🏻👍🏻 hmm I wonder what it could be be 🤔

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@esiebert7625]

I still don’t get the design of that thing, why does it have two ducts venting to the outside. Pretty much every AC ever made pulls intake air from the inside and exhausts to the outside. AC units don’t make cool air, they remove heat from intake air. Pulling intake air from the outside is less efficient as it’s hotter than inside air and requires more heat removal than inside air would.

[@georgewacaser4559]

Glad to hear the kids are ok. I think you gave it away in your comments there in closing. "Super" "Something big". So the real question is: what color is Brian's new Super Duty F250 ??!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@SuziPoozi]

Would it help to bring the intake hose into the tent so it would be pulling the cooler air from inside the tent? It would be like using the recirculating button inside your car while the A/C is running, which is more efficient. Not sure if it would work, but worth a shot. By the way, Hamburger/Tuna Helper is total comfort food and great for camping. 🙂

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Not in this case. This thing has (2) intakes. One in the back that inducted outside to get fresh air, and there is o neon the front of this unit that pulls in the cool air from inside the tent. 👍🏻

[@donniehelmly4920]

I thought the intake was supposed to pull the air from inside the tent. And through the A/C... back to the tent. So it will use cooler air and make it effective.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

No, not on this. It has an intake in front to pull in cool air and an intake in the back to pull in fresh air.

[@jeffc9713]

Awesome video boss gets me excited for camping season I’m in Ont got a few planned for may

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@retnav92]

😎👍

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks bud👍🏻👍🏻

[@NOBOJack]

I just hear the IBTAT intro. 😂

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@louissantoscoy6461]

We really enjoy the vids where your wife is there! Hate to say it but you alone is a bit boring. Your wife has a great personality and adds to the show!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@Dan.W.05]

That air conditioner is cool.. #dadjoke

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@2CANSAM1970]

Just curious you have a Ford Truck why not get on board power whether its 2.4KW or 7.2KW that way you have power all way around while camping or overlanding? And you just cooked a cheap collage meal right there for the struggling student.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Because you need to have the truck running while using on-board power and….i didn’t want to spend the extra $$$ on that when I have quite a few power stations👍🏻

[@2CANSAM1970]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors people are using less than 2 gallons of gas running and rv for 12 hrs strait with a load on it. Also would prevent your battery from ever running out while using it over night

[@Ernie-qt7lr]

Does the eco mode for ac does it really make a difference?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Yeah, on max the battery likely would have been depleted already. You get about 2-3 more hours of runtime on eco mode

[@karenlin800]

Yep! I used eco mode on my MK2 in Ozark last June and it lasted for like 7 hours straight, no problem. Definitely worth it!

[@kirkvermont7965]

No disrespect, but you should have stayed with the truck cap and saved literally thousands. Cheers. 🍻

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I did t like the truck cap….which is why I sold it. But how would keeping it saved me thousands? I did sell it….

[@Voss_Family]

What cooler is that?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

It’s a Bodega. Great little small form factor. I have a link in the description.

[@Voss_Family]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors thank you for sharing !

[@LongOffAdventures]

I'm gonna need you to get a 3D printer and solve some of these issues

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I wish!!

[@ihlerendito2999]

That doesnt call for butter, or any chicken....what are you talking about?????

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@everywherewestoutdoors]

Run your vents out the side window

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

What’s the difference? Easier to shoot the ducts straight out the back than twisting them to the side

[@everywherewestoutdoors]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors gotcha

[@williamsuttle3645]

IBrian jf your wife catches you feeding beavers, she is gonna bust your head down to the white meat, js. Tuna helper?! Are you hurting for money? Bar s bologna is good too, but I eat that, me and the spiders, so , yeah stick to tuna helper. I know you put chicken in it. Js

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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