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We DOUBLED our AC's output! Why your RV AC isn't working right, and HOW TO FIX IT!

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Hampy Campers

Hampy Campers

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@tiaranimarsh4722
@tiaranimarsh4722 2 жыл бұрын
*Great with keeping my 1st floor **Fastly.Cool** . Had a little struggle getting it to sit properly in my small window but once I got it situated it works perfectly.*
@lauriehorton756
@lauriehorton756 Жыл бұрын
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I kzbin.infoUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
@timphillian8963
@timphillian8963 3 жыл бұрын
As a HVACR tech this will def. work and will help icing up of the evap coil during extreme humidity...I did something similar to my moms rig about 10 yrs ago and cured her iced evap coil issues, IE more air flow and more efficiency and mom's happy!!
@beckyhoskins8151
@beckyhoskins8151 3 жыл бұрын
Omg, thank you for this video, we were sold, ordered immediately and just installed today. The difference is truly amazing and we are so happy!!! The stuff that blew out of the ductwork was proof that it was doing absolutely nothing before and the sound level, wow, we can now hold a normal conversation which was impossible before this!!!
@letsrydeaz3126
@letsrydeaz3126 3 жыл бұрын
Believe it! Installed on 2 of 3 ac’s on our rig and we are very happy with the results! And we are in Arizona!
@holl3308
@holl3308 Жыл бұрын
I installed one in my motorhome and was SHOCKED at the improvement in airflow and cooling. One of the best upgrades anyone can do to their RV.
@gregwaters7830
@gregwaters7830 3 жыл бұрын
The addition reduces the friction loss in the supply ducting, delivering more air. Because the supply ducts are built into the ceiling assembly, they serve as a radiator, cooling the roof assembly and heating the air. By increasing the velocity through the ducts, there is less time for this exchange to take place, meaning the air temperature at the supply registers is closer to the temperature it started out at when it left the evaporator. The best way to avoid this loss of efficiency is to reconfigure the AC so that the ducting is bypassed, and the cool air is discharged directly into the room. Hats of to this guy for coming up with a simple method of substituting a laminar flow for a turbulent one. In residential AC we extend the plenum about one foot past the ducting to provide an air cushion, but there isn't enough space in an RV to do that
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 3 жыл бұрын
Great analysis. Thanks for sharing!
@datraveler716
@datraveler716 4 жыл бұрын
Installed one in our Reflection and we couldn't believe the difference. Much faster cool down and incredible air flow.
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 4 жыл бұрын
Eric Collier yes yes and yes! 👍🏼
@jumpoffjoe6572
@jumpoffjoe6572 Жыл бұрын
We just purchased a 2023 GD Imagine 2670mk with 2 Furrion AC units. We just took it out to Branson Mo. on its 1st weekend out. 87 degrees, 59% humidity. And I'll tell ya what, they've made zero improvements on install quality of the ac units. We'll definitely be buying 2 of these for sure! Thank you for the great video!
@jumpoffjoe6572
@jumpoffjoe6572 Жыл бұрын
A little late to the party, by just 2 years. 😂 This video popped up on our recommended so we watched it. Definitely ordering a set for 2023 GD 2670mk tomorrow. This is an awesome idea.
@SeaplaneSailor
@SeaplaneSailor 3 жыл бұрын
One installation tip: When inserting the unit and it seems to get stuck, remove it and use a solution of dish washing liquid and water to coat the foam and the outside edge of the duct inserts, the re-insert. Makes it a lot easier.
@cswhiteleytx
@cswhiteleytx 3 жыл бұрын
Installed two airflows in our 2020 GD FL380; you can now hang meat! Nice and cool even when 99 degrees outside...72-75 degrees inside.
@scottl4124
@scottl4124 3 жыл бұрын
Watched this on another channel. I installed in 2 out 3 of my A/C units. GD 376THS. The plastic pieces were already installed in mine. I do get better air flow and its a little quieter. Will do the last one tomorrow.
@SeaplaneSailor
@SeaplaneSailor 3 жыл бұрын
I watched a bunch of installation videos and had my AC ready to go when the package arrived. I had it installed in about 40 minutes. The only problem I had was sliding the foam into place because it was very tight around the plastic duct inserts. Mixed up some dish washing liquid, put a light coating on both the foam and the inserts and it just slid right in. Perfect! Buttoned it up and ready for the big test. I have a wind meter and before the install I measured between 7 -9 mph at both ends of my trailer from the ceiling vents. After the install I measured between 18 and 21mph! So breezy it blew the install sheet right off the table! Now my wife is worried it will be getting too cold in the trailer with the AC on. My RV is a 30 foot Starcraft Autumn Ridge travel trailer with a 15k Coleman Air Conditioner. Can’t wait for the summer heat to really try it out. It IS a great product! Thanks for the video! Lee A. Kingman, AZ
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your results! It’s nice to read a comment of actual results rather than just opinion! We were “blown away” by the outcome as well!
@Here-2-Learn
@Here-2-Learn 3 жыл бұрын
So how is it in summer compared to other summers?
@SeaplaneSailor
@SeaplaneSailor 3 жыл бұрын
@@Here-2-Learn We were in Las Vegas the weekend they set a high temp record of 117 degrees. Our AC maintained a inside temp of 79 degrees. Last summer we almost bought a second AC; this summer has been much more enjoyable.
@TomGlander
@TomGlander Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a huge game changer. Going to try. Thank you.
@charlieodom9107
@charlieodom9107 4 жыл бұрын
I have been modifying Dometic ACs in similar fashion for well over a decade. The 'supercool' feature on Dometic units prevented most of the air from ever reaching the vents. By eliminating that feature, I was able to restore flow to ACs and increase the efficiency with similar results. My personal RV was a 31' unit with a 15k + 13.5k unit, both ducted and had supercool feature. During peak times in Florida, South Alabama, and South Georgia, I had to run both on high just to keep the rig cool. If I was at a campground with only 30a service, then we would have to deal with the RV being hot. Once I modified the units, I was able to cool the unit off using both, then maintain using only the 15k on the low fan setting at 72°. This meant a cool RV even at 30a parks!
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the feedback!
@er1073
@er1073 4 жыл бұрын
Such a simple solution.It is really nice when you spend money to be comfortable and it works as advertised.
@garnerac
@garnerac 3 жыл бұрын
We use Turning Vanes in residential and commercial HVAC all the time. Seems like a great product! Smart!
@davidlawson5937
@davidlawson5937 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. Do you still recommend this?
@GENECARP
@GENECARP 3 жыл бұрын
These systems push air not only through the ducts, but at the unit location as well, the CFM calculation must include the subtraction of that point after the installers diverts all the AC into the ducts..
@PlanetNoble
@PlanetNoble 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! That’s where the new “extra” flow is coming from! He didn’t measure the amount of air coming through the unit vents. He simply redirected the flow to the outer vents, not increase the A/C efficiency or capacity. I’d love to know where he gets his BTU values. Probably the same thin air!
@MarcRoseVetteNuts
@MarcRoseVetteNuts 3 жыл бұрын
When the vent is closed at the unit it is directed to the roof vents. I dont get any flow from my unit. Air goes in at the return but all air comes out of the vents. I achieved similar results with proper tapin to help flow and what a huge difference. How is it some commentators cant see the benifit of this? Air flow is airflow and turbulence is turbulence. SMH
@brentd
@brentd 3 жыл бұрын
@@PlanetNoble Ehh, the "air dump" vents on the unit itself were clearly closed when he was doing the initial measurements, so it is an apples to apples comparison. I don't have one of these things (yet), but there are PLENTY of satisfied customers who didn't get theirs for free, like I'm sure the Hampy Campers did.
@PlanetNoble
@PlanetNoble 3 жыл бұрын
@@brentd The factory “dump” air vents don’t seal off flow completely. They’re just simple plastic shutters which is fine since their design purpose is simply to redirect some air to the other vents. This additional flow must be accounted for in his analysis. The aftermarket product diverts more/all flow to the other vents, making the cfm values higher. I think the biggest improvement he did was to open the taped ports to the outer vents. This is where his flow was choked rather than his turbulence explanation. Plenums are widely used to cushion the incoming flow and allow it to pass more evenly into the system but do not block flow as he suggests.
@brentd
@brentd 3 жыл бұрын
@@PlanetNoble With all due respect, the air dump vents, when closed, let through an *extremely* insignificant amount of air. The inch and a half of tape covering the edge of his ductwork coupled with that insignificant amount of airflow gained by blocking off the air dump channel is not going to create anywhere near a doubling of the airflow like that which was demonstrated by the readings….even if those readings were wildly erroneous since there’s no way those measurements were actually in CFMs. But as has already been said, the unit of measure makes no difference as long as the same yardstick was used before and after. Like I already said, you can choose to believe this video or not, but I’ve read dozens of other non-biased reviews from people who actually had to pay for the product and install it themselves that lead me to believe that the claims are true.
@CurtisBowers
@CurtisBowers 4 жыл бұрын
Grand Design installed our RV Airflow upside down for one of our A/Cs. Thanks for the video, as the dealer was giving me a service date 30 days out. Simple fix.
@jamesfarrer655
@jamesfarrer655 Жыл бұрын
I think when he opened or pushed the tape back that helped. I would love to see if he could make the turbulance go away but still keep the blow down feature. That would be the best of both worlds.
@larsharris
@larsharris 4 жыл бұрын
I notice he had to open a few vents during airflow. That would have actually increased the before airflow if 3 were shut. One thing regards airflow. On your unit how much air came out of the unit bottom originally? Was that measured?? The idea makes sense.
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 4 жыл бұрын
Great feedback. There wasn't a baseline measurement taken at the primary discharge.
@breddi1
@breddi1 3 жыл бұрын
I am converting an 8.5 x 20’ enclosed car hauler into a Kart racing trailer. Hauls all our karts and gear to the track and once unloaded is becomes our “drivers lounge”. I wanted AC. Shopped for RV AC’s and wasn’t happy with my options. High energy needs and high $. Ended up with a 12000 btu mini split (heat pump). Installed the outdoor condenser on the trailer tongue. Cost $750. Install DIY (fairly easy). Super cold in the trailer with the mini split. Most importantly. Mini split energy use is so efficient I can run it with my 1250 watt inverter generator!
@s2rider1
@s2rider1 3 жыл бұрын
Cool story bro....My question is if yours works so good, why on earth are you watching videos about improving airflow on a RV AC unit? Seems very odd to me......
@breddi1
@breddi1 3 жыл бұрын
@@s2rider1 popped up on my feed... probably because I looked at videos like this before I taking on my own project.
@jesseryandiy
@jesseryandiy 4 жыл бұрын
I just installed this in my Solitude 310 yesterday. The difference is unbelievable!
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 4 жыл бұрын
Jesse Ramsey glad you’re enjoying the benefits! 👍🏼
@xquseme18
@xquseme18 4 жыл бұрын
I see this was posted three months ago. How has it been since then?
@williambush7971
@williambush7971 3 жыл бұрын
I just installed two today. One was easy the other was a BITA. I had to move the unit around a bit but you can do it from the inside of the camper. After the install in pretty short order the camper was down to 71. I wasn't a terrible day so it wasn't a great test but the airflow is a lot better. I'm a techie guy and can tell you that the way this thing is made it sends the airflow directly into the ductwork. I can feel the difference. Yes, you could probably make something on your own that does about the same thing but I'm getting old so I spent the money on the kit. So far I'm happy.
@RockinSPerformance
@RockinSPerformance 2 жыл бұрын
This seems great and looks to work well but what about a Coach that does not have the plenum access in the Coach? (The Square white plastic piece) Mine is Ducted, One side is return and other side entry but its horrible, can hardly feel air out of any of the vents
@ThePaternalPartner
@ThePaternalPartner 3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome that you got the owners there to present it! Such a cool idea. ✌🏼
@reececarr2784
@reececarr2784 3 жыл бұрын
Is it? Sounds like rocket science to me
@coyote97801
@coyote97801 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in New Mexico now but was in Phoenix Arizona, during 115 degrees, just get a mini-split they can't be beaten, people waste their money on all the other stuff. 115 degrees and my 5th wheel stayed 72, and it was super quiet. Can't be beaten...Oh, and they are cheaper to replace than roof units as well.
@JS-ud7ml
@JS-ud7ml 2 жыл бұрын
Would this work on the Mach 8 series low profile ? All I have is ducting inside the trailer so would assume I would need to have the AC units taken off and this installed under them on the roof ? 2015 Lifestyle 40' 5th wheel with a full body paint job that's BLACK which makes it approx. 20 degrees hotter I'm assuming than regular trailers.
@juliojames5986
@juliojames5986 3 жыл бұрын
Single pane or double in that coach ? Clear bubble wrap over portions of windows you do not need or want clear visibility will also help. Tis option you installed sounds good...thanks
@lloydkeller1809
@lloydkeller1809 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have this for a demetic Ac yet. It’s ducted from the roof and I have two
@brianhaygood183
@brianhaygood183 3 жыл бұрын
You are going to use far, far less energy running the AC, have fewer hours on every component of the system, and the system will be struggling a lot less. This is a brilliant product. This is what happens when the original designers get lazy and make a perfect opportunity for someone to identify a problem and fix it. Well done, Richard.
@edhlavaty6914
@edhlavaty6914 3 жыл бұрын
We have 2 units and usually just close the ducts and use the max Air mode. As long as you set the bedroom slightly lower than the living area we can get ours as cold as we want. In full sun and 90s +. It looks like a good idea but it appears to eliminate the air right out of the bottom of the unit. Depending on the price for styrofoam it may be worth a try. But opening the ducts probably did most of it
@havocproltd
@havocproltd 3 жыл бұрын
I like the bottle of Maker's Mark on the counter!!
@jimbuckley4986
@jimbuckley4986 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a pretty informative video. Will watch some others to get a better detailed installation but this gave us a nice overview.
@Srjgal
@Srjgal 3 жыл бұрын
I adore creative thinkers.....this is genius!
@1cjherrington
@1cjherrington 3 жыл бұрын
Ya mine is the original ac in my 1978 pace arrow...it has 2, I only use one, it will freeze you out on low cool. I also cover my windows with Mylar blankets
@tater0909
@tater0909 3 жыл бұрын
So far since I put the rv airflow in mine grand design, it hasn’t cooled my bedroom. I set to 75 and it runs constantly and won’t cool down to that. Followed the instructions step by step.
@rossburnham24
@rossburnham24 3 жыл бұрын
I’d call customer service. Somethings not right.
@tater0909
@tater0909 3 жыл бұрын
@@rossburnham24 I did
@MrHottrodder67
@MrHottrodder67 2 жыл бұрын
If you don't have this product, buy it! Being new to camping one thing I noticed right away was the poor airflow in my rv when I was remodeling it. I had already started thinking of building a duct to push the air through the vents to create better flow. My son had bought this system for his coleman mach and then bought a newer camper and removed the rv system before he sold his old one. He gave it to me because mine has the coleman mach. I too was skeptical but a quick install completely changed my mind! You will see dramatic air flow increases that you can feel flow 3 feet from the vents! The camper now has an even temperature throughout and in every room. Let me put it this way, if I ever upgrade to a new camper this would be the first purchase I will make to improve the ac. Also, I have zero affiliation with the company that makes these. This product works!
@leesenne1719
@leesenne1719 3 жыл бұрын
I like your product but i don't have any panel to remove living area, how do you install it, do I have to install from the roof. Thanks
@ronrandquist7762
@ronrandquist7762 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have a system similar to mine. It’s a Whisper quiet system that only has ducts and the A/C unit is all external. I have the same question!
@anythingadrenaline4515
@anythingadrenaline4515 2 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a 22' Genesis 2114. I only have the one A/C with no vents. Just the main A/C is where the air comes from. Will this product still work? I don't think I have any other ducting going through my Toyhauler.
@jesserevilla992
@jesserevilla992 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the the video; but the tech does an install never mentioning how that white foam works. Great to know the end result and thats what matters, yet i saw the white foam cover duct passage, so i'm skeptical?
@EGGINFOOLS
@EGGINFOOLS 3 жыл бұрын
Can you still use the dump vents on the unit or is this strictly only racetrack vent usage now?
@EnergyProX
@EnergyProX 3 жыл бұрын
Good question
@banger226
@banger226 3 жыл бұрын
Nope. They are blocked off. Only the ducted vents work.
@michaelcarmean4906
@michaelcarmean4906 3 жыл бұрын
💥 50% of the Vent Was Shut Off ✅ At Least Thanks For Showing Us That… Great Find💥
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 3 жыл бұрын
Probably my more like 30% but yes, it is shut off. However, without the RV Airflow system you won’t be able to open that up because there is a panel that “separates” the intake from the supply which is why part of the supply ducting is covered.
@michaelcarmean4906
@michaelcarmean4906 3 жыл бұрын
@@HampyCampers Thank You… For The Explanation and Follow Up 👍
@brentd
@brentd 3 жыл бұрын
@@HampyCampers You can always move that panel yourself and either re-glue it or use a foam insulation panel from one of the big box stores. You can see after he pushes the rest of the tape in to open up your duct that there's still plenty of horizontal space between the edge of your duct and the air intake above to move the middle panel over. That's just if you aren't ready to make the plunge for one of the RV Airflow systems just yet, of course. I've done a lot of work sealing up my unit due to the poor condition the factory left it in. I plan on putting one of these in myself before the year is up.
@CutandShoot5x5
@CutandShoot5x5 3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! I just subscribed and Thank You for featuring RV Airflow Systems in this video!!!! ❤️ from Greg & Jennifer (San Antonio, TX)!
@mikegreene8461
@mikegreene8461 2 ай бұрын
Will it do the same trick with the heating system?
@rogerm6069
@rogerm6069 3 жыл бұрын
My rv has 100 precent duct work. You can’t see the ac unit at all. Do you have anything to help bring the air out of the vents and into the living space
@anthonynardella8907
@anthonynardella8907 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have one of those whisper quiet systems and here in Arizona with the 120+ temps, the a/c runs nonstop and never cools down until the sun starts to go down. I wonder if that would work for this system.
@mikeherbst1825
@mikeherbst1825 3 жыл бұрын
@@anthonynardella8907 maybe add a discharge fan right at the plenum to increase airflow & impingement (how far into the area the air is forced). Happy 118°F. I live in Az too.
@dougchurch9626
@dougchurch9626 3 жыл бұрын
For 170, i made one that works great back in 94 for 5 dollar. And have kept my design in all the campers i have had.
@resultsbycharlie3018
@resultsbycharlie3018 3 жыл бұрын
Let's see it.
@dougchurch9626
@dougchurch9626 3 жыл бұрын
@@resultsbycharlie3018 it wont let me post pics of it, its only the middle piece not the 2 sides or top.
@dougchurch9626
@dougchurch9626 3 жыл бұрын
They are similar, but way different
@mikeb6386
@mikeb6386 4 жыл бұрын
Well after you cleared the tape out of the air ducks I imagine that would help air flow a lot.
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 4 жыл бұрын
Yes clearing the tape certainly helped! But, you can't clear the tape without the Airflow insert because the tape separates the supply and return air sides without the insert.
@jefferyshall
@jefferyshall 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, but without this unit you can't expose all of the duct because of the hi/low side separator that has to run down the middle of that bay.
@yeahthatshouldwork
@yeahthatshouldwork 3 жыл бұрын
@@HampyCampers great video and product!! I guess only downside would be that the manual dumps no longer work? Hey but the trade-off is worth it for better airflow through the ducted vents! Lets hope that the cardboard ducting and foil tape with handle it! I once inspected the "duct work" of my 65K plus Grand Juction will an scope and was shock to find they were nothing more than cardstock ducts similar to a cereal box! Not only that but in many places the box-work had come untaped and I was blowing cold air into the ceiling cavity!
@jimsjacob
@jimsjacob 3 жыл бұрын
@@yeahthatshouldwork I suspect the same with my Cyclone. Everything else is that cheaply made, stands to reason the ducting was slapped together as well. Most of my vents barely have a “baby’s breath” worth of air movement currently. I’m tempted to try this for that reason to see if things improve. Update: I took the time and created a template out of cardboard that fit the chamber to a tee under the squirrel cage output. Then laid it flat on a 2X3 ft. sq of sheet metal that HD had in the ducting section. $12.95 or so…. Laid the cardboard section out on it and traced the outline, then marked the “fold” lines and created the desired shape outlined here in this forum. It fit really well and pushes all avail. air to the vents. Blocked the ducting leading to the garage as I’ve never needed to cool that area and it’s really made a difference. We’ve had a spell of 97 degree heat with monsoon humidity and on my first run, I turned it on and then came back to it an hour later and the trailer was down right chill! Had it set to 76 and it was at that temp. Bumped it up to 78 and it maintained it all night like that. In summary, it works.
@dondevers
@dondevers 4 жыл бұрын
Just completed this on mine. Worked wonders. Thanks for the info!
@areyousure6713
@areyousure6713 2 жыл бұрын
Build a uv fabric canopy over the RV about 18" above it . Your ac performance will improve dramatically.
@dominique___1980
@dominique___1980 5 ай бұрын
Seeing this just now.. because looking to buy an Eclipse Stellar RV and there is NO air flow into the ducts AT ALL. We pulled the cover and there are no duct holes like this guy showed in the video. Did Eclipse builders just forget to cut the duct openings?
@whereyougoiwillgorving4492
@whereyougoiwillgorving4492 3 жыл бұрын
I did same thing with diy modification for $10 in less than 30 minutes. 20 mph at vent in front bedroom and 25 mph at vent in living room. People have been doing similar diy mod for atleast a decade.
@edmack7904
@edmack7904 3 жыл бұрын
Great Reviw for a simple fix commonly needed. Thanks
@davidalcaraz6003
@davidalcaraz6003 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Guy's Thanks for the share of information on this Product, I liked the way the air deverter looked right from the off, I could tell it would not only do better at putting the pressure side of the air into the ducts but also get the return air back up into the the ac to be re cooled. I will be checking out this product for myself.
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@JohnSmith-rv9vf
@JohnSmith-rv9vf 4 жыл бұрын
it would be nice to see air temps before and after
@rpruneau68
@rpruneau68 3 жыл бұрын
Whats the point; its going to be the unit set point eitherway
@dougmyers6013
@dougmyers6013 3 жыл бұрын
If your unit is Dometic, don't see this working with Colman Mach 3 units as the control cannister is squarely in the way of the Styrofoam additionally these units use a compression gasket, removing the mount bolts after compression and not replacing the gasket on the roof is a recipe for trouble.
@paulabernathy3361
@paulabernathy3361 3 жыл бұрын
How does that effect the FULL open vent option when you need to rapid cool by allowing it to dump straight out into the room? This seems to remove that option.
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 3 жыл бұрын
You’re right- it does remove the dump feature. But make no mistake, the dump feature is a wasteful feature as the intake is too close to the supply and as much as 30% of your supply air is sucked right back in without any cooling effect at all. Using the ducting for 100% of air distribution might be slower, but ultimately will result in more complete cooling of the space. Direct dump is inefficient and wasteful.
@ski3435
@ski3435 3 жыл бұрын
There's no way to tell if their perceived improvement was due to the widening of the ductwork or from the newly installed device.
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 3 жыл бұрын
@@ski3435 you can’t widen the ducts because of the presence of the intake/supply separation baffle which blocks 1/3 of the supply side. The insert eliminates the need for this baffle, therefore allowing the opening of the supply ducts.
@ski3435
@ski3435 3 жыл бұрын
@@HampyCampers At 7:48 you can see Richard widen one of the duct openings.
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 3 жыл бұрын
@@ski3435 yes- because he removed the baffle. I’m saying- you can’t widen the ductwork like that and maintain function without the insert because normally there is a baffle between the two sides of the unit.
@bradmullins7557
@bradmullins7557 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2015 Forrest River Wildwood with a 15k Dometic air conditioner. Do you make a air flow for Dometic?
@rsg1963
@rsg1963 3 жыл бұрын
I wish you were able to show tips and tricks for us that have duct-ed AC. There is no big square in the ceiling, only multiple 5" inlet and exhaust holes running down the left and right side of the ceiling. I had the thought to run a plumbers camera in there to look around but have yet to get one.
@tonyleos6633
@tonyleos6633 Жыл бұрын
I have a jayco 33ft rv with 1 unit, its just not enough to cool it down. Its already plumbed for a second unit but i wanna try this before spending 2k for a 2nd unit?
@Yukonjackman1
@Yukonjackman1 3 жыл бұрын
What about Arizona camping today it was 115 single 15000 ac ? Come on down and test it out.
@ghettohey2388
@ghettohey2388 3 жыл бұрын
Wandering how that product would work regarding race trailers that have the same air conditioners but I dont think race trailers have the ducts.
@gregorsidler3962
@gregorsidler3962 3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering about the same. I have no ducts in my unit??? Great question!
@oldtimefarmboy617
@oldtimefarmboy617 3 жыл бұрын
Put a small shade over the outside condenser unit so it does not have to deal with the radiant heat absorbed from the sun. That should make it cooler in the housing and easier for the condenser to get ride of the heat the refrigerant is moving from the interior.
@durango8882
@durango8882 3 жыл бұрын
Mine worked BUT I was in the shade all the time. Thanks 👏🏻
@johnmacfarlane5636
@johnmacfarlane5636 3 жыл бұрын
What if you don't have venting? 18 foot trailer with just the AC cooling and no ducting/venting?
@TheHornetmech242
@TheHornetmech242 4 жыл бұрын
Our 2021 3250BH came with them from the factory. Very pleased with them. Wpumd have purchased them if it had not come with them based on this video.
@georgeyannoulatos8745
@georgeyannoulatos8745 3 жыл бұрын
You should cut a deal with Coleman or whomever for a million or so for your patten so you don't have to deal with orders shipping etc. Great job.
@Here-2-Learn
@Here-2-Learn 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t you lose the down shoot? It only goes they vents now?
@jamescox7490
@jamescox7490 3 жыл бұрын
I have a totally ducted Newmar coach , will it work on it?
@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418
@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418 4 жыл бұрын
Biggest problem with camper AC units is regardless how expensive your unit is they are thrown together as fast as possible, the tape job proves this. Seams like a good solution, wish you would have shown the air testing.
@visamedic
@visamedic 4 жыл бұрын
I don’t trust it.....The last time I heard a guy say “we spared no expense” dinosaurs started eating people.
@sheldondedek3169
@sheldondedek3169 4 жыл бұрын
The concept is there, and also proven. I think the numbers are in m/s not cfm. I can say that directing the air into ductwork works as I have done mine. I just used different design and materials.
@DestinationUnknownTravelVlog
@DestinationUnknownTravelVlog 4 жыл бұрын
You legit made me laugh out loud at work.. 😂
@visamedic
@visamedic 4 жыл бұрын
@@DestinationUnknownTravelVlog That’s why you don’t watch KZbin at work. 😁
@timburton1715
@timburton1715 4 жыл бұрын
Sheldon Dedek ... I'm thinking 💭 out loud hear but wouldn't the intake air into the "ducting system" be best served with a direct feed "intake manifold" similar to that on an V-8 engine...??
@sheldondedek3169
@sheldondedek3169 4 жыл бұрын
Not enough room in the ceiling for a 'V-8' - like manifold. Best that can be done is akin to a 2 cyl boxer. This product, and other "home" variations is the equivalent of porting and polishing for flow.
@FanceeName
@FanceeName 3 жыл бұрын
Did it make it more quiet as well? Do you miss the dump vents on the unit?
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 3 жыл бұрын
The noise level was reduced slightly. I wouldn’t put that as a sizeabke benefit.
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t miss the dump feature at all.
@peterrogers1616
@peterrogers1616 4 жыл бұрын
cfm highly misunderstood in this video. 5ton home ac which cools approx 2500 sqft home only produces 2000 cfm. Why the mix up?
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 3 жыл бұрын
This is not a scientific survey. The capture method isn’t supposed to provide the information you’re referring to. What it did do was provide a baseline to quantify the increase in airflow overall. The numbers were double- that’s a fact. Just because they don’t translate into tonnage doesn’t negate the airflow results. We are super impressed with the results.
@squeaks5635
@squeaks5635 3 жыл бұрын
@@HampyCampers He was suggesting that 6,000 CFM is a lot of air and possibly the units of measure were wrong. I would be very surprised that the fans in those units would be capable of moving double such volumes. Q=m*Cp*delta T , an increase to the m of this equation (mass not volume) does not mean that the delta T (difference in air vs coil temp) will not also change so it is not a 1 for 1 as far as efficiency goes. Either way this does increase the output of the fan, by double, as you have measured. and the higher the circulation the more even the temperature will be across the unit.
@mikemundt3218
@mikemundt3218 4 жыл бұрын
They only fit the Coleman units? I dont see a part for the Dometic AC units. Our 2017 Reflection has a Dometic.
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 4 жыл бұрын
Mike Mundt currently they only fit Coleman. I’m told they’re developing a system for the Dometic to be released soon.
@mikemundt3218
@mikemundt3218 4 жыл бұрын
@@HampyCampers I'll keep checking back on thier website. If the dont have it out by next summer, I'll likely build one following another video I found.
@_iLLuSiv3_
@_iLLuSiv3_ 4 жыл бұрын
@@mikemundt3218 Try ductboard, I am going to use it to fashion something inside my GE unit....
@JohnGrahamrealtor
@JohnGrahamrealtor 3 жыл бұрын
if you take all the air and send it down the ducts, is there any air coming out the bottom of the unit?
@4truth69
@4truth69 3 жыл бұрын
Our Rockwoods ac actually get our trailer to cold even when it’s 95degrees outside and we didn’t get the 15000 btu upgrade. Azdel walls and ceiling are better insulation than the fiberglass they put into GD’s. I’ll check our ducts out to see if they covered up part of them like in the video but with Rockwood quailty those Amish builders do a bang up job.
@endofsociety
@endofsociety 4 жыл бұрын
Genius! This is what you call innovative thinking in America. This is why we need to keep our republic the way it is. Even if you aren’t having cooling troubles, this should get done. I certainly will do it when I get my rv.
@daviddion3731
@daviddion3731 3 жыл бұрын
Please advise: would you think that using 35 i/p of torque would be sufficient or would it be risky? Pls let me know your thoughts. Much thanks.
@thescbaron
@thescbaron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. Looks like something we need here in the southwest.
@rich4860
@rich4860 Жыл бұрын
Florida also•••• big time
@WB-qk8tg
@WB-qk8tg 3 жыл бұрын
I've tried to get in touch 3 times what unit would I need for a 2020 Forrest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 26 DBH Travel Trailer.
@timphillian8963
@timphillian8963 3 жыл бұрын
Random HVAC tech here. You'll need model # of AC unit info, not your trailer. If you don't have the paperwork/manual for the AC then take off the cover inside and there should be a sticker or plate w/ model and serial #'s if not there then remove condenser cover (on roof). Mine is inside the trailer.
@noodlz1134
@noodlz1134 3 жыл бұрын
Check if it is coleman or sometime then follow the measuring guidelines on their website. But I think that all campers follow a basic design in measurements. If you have to replace ac you don't revent it.
@noodlz1134
@noodlz1134 3 жыл бұрын
I hate auto correct, Dometic
@Lambert7785
@Lambert7785 3 жыл бұрын
wow, a very happy ending. - thanks for getting out the good news
@funkidscamping2179
@funkidscamping2179 4 жыл бұрын
Does this fit the all AC units like our 2021 GD BH28
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 4 жыл бұрын
FunKidsCamping it will fit the Coleman AC’s. Not sure what your unit has.
@_iLLuSiv3_
@_iLLuSiv3_ 4 жыл бұрын
They are designed to fit colman units, but if you go to their website, you can take measurements and see if it will go into another brand. Personally, I don't want to spend the $160 or whatever it is to find out it don't fit. I will fashion something of my own to fit my GE unit.
@tater0909
@tater0909 3 жыл бұрын
Fit our 2020 28bh. Haven’t been impressed yet
@UtwoBed
@UtwoBed 3 жыл бұрын
From what I can see this thing totally blocks all air that would normally come directly out of the original A/C cover and redirects all of the air to the ducts. The factory A/C cover has adjustable vents that you can close completely and do basically the same thing for free. Because of the curve that added to the product the redirection is probably a bit more efficient, but the problem is you loose the ability to balance/adjust the air flow between the vents below the A/C and the ducted vents yourself manually. I prefer being able to control that balance myself as the situation requires, i.e. sometimes I don't want the air redirected to the ducts. So for me I would not be interested in this product.
@copelandart
@copelandart 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I wondered about that, as well as the improvement made by merely opening up the duct. That alone looked like it almost doubled the duct airflow.
@destevens420
@destevens420 3 жыл бұрын
That's as long comment just to day not Interested. U mista had time in ur hands like I do at this moment to even comment ahs
@sigor2011
@sigor2011 3 жыл бұрын
Buy it and give it a go in an independent video.
@MarcRoseVetteNuts
@MarcRoseVetteNuts 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my can you guys not read other comments of actual air flow improvement? Use your eyes: The factory ac cover does the same thing basically for free???? It creates turbulent air!!! Slows down air flow, slows down the cooling of the RV.
@javaman2883
@javaman2883 3 жыл бұрын
Ducted systems should not be sending any air out right below the A/C cover. That is where the return air is being collected. Any conditioned air immediately sucked up the return is just waste.
@LetsGoTopShot
@LetsGoTopShot 3 жыл бұрын
Would this fit a 2021 Cherokee grey wolf 29qb I have the Coleman mach15
@miketrentham6632
@miketrentham6632 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2006 Montana, and I took off my filter cover and looked up in the ac plenum area. I was amazed at the lack of engineering by the factory guys. Mine has two ducts, one on each side and the cool air has to come straight down, hits the plastic cover, then is distributed into the two ducts. Had I designed the system, I would have turned the ac unit around 180 degrees and brought the two ducts together in the front instead of the sides. I just don't understand why the design can't be more efficient.
@paulschoenfelder7500
@paulschoenfelder7500 4 жыл бұрын
that looks nice but will it work on all AC units like i have dometic units with the fast cool vents you can open for downward force.
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 4 жыл бұрын
Yessir they have a Dometic version available. Rvairflowsystems.com
@dhawken99
@dhawken99 3 жыл бұрын
@@HampyCampers I still don't think it would allow use of the fast cool vents. Maybe don't need them anymore with this but tough to say.
@normsimpson2342
@normsimpson2342 3 жыл бұрын
What about older Coach's? My 32ft. 02 Damon is still a great Coach and I wouldn't replace it with anything newer just for an upgrade like this...my Coach is already a badass and nothing newer would be an improvement...
@nunyabusiness6746
@nunyabusiness6746 3 жыл бұрын
Your older system is most likely just fine, all the newer stuff with ANYTHING you buy is designed by morons !
@normsimpson2342
@normsimpson2342 3 жыл бұрын
@@nunyabusiness6746 I agree. The system in this rig has two a/c's, and run just fine on one, but when you have both running, they are running the same track so you double your cooling power. And having the separate floor heat is great. The whole floor gets nice and warm. Both work fast. On a 102 day they were still pumping out 68 degrees.
@Jeffreysuper61McELroy
@Jeffreysuper61McELroy 3 жыл бұрын
for $180 ill just make some 3D print designs and go from there. All is doing is redirecting flow straight to the raceway rather than hitting a dead stop. As someone else said as well, cardboard, some paper and tape is all you need.
@KHudd
@KHudd Жыл бұрын
How could you fix the issue on a non-ducted unit?
@jefferyshall
@jefferyshall 3 жыл бұрын
I am shocked the owner of the company didn't even mention the low side gains (uses all your filter versus only half) and why this is needed (center divider falls over etc).
@bobbybuick
@bobbybuick 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know what your measuring but I know what you're not measuring and that's CFM.the numbers you quoted are 15 and 30 ton Commercial airflow numbers That system at best total CFM is 400 or 600
@peterrogers1616
@peterrogers1616 4 жыл бұрын
it kinda discredits the video for sure. doesn't make sense to this ac guy
@gilianrampart8514
@gilianrampart8514 3 жыл бұрын
I think they mean BTU'S
@bobbybuick
@bobbybuick 3 жыл бұрын
@@gilianrampart8514 NO way a 13000 BTUH unit was putting out 6000 BTUH unless it had no fan, and was frozen up and or low on charge .He said "Cubic Feet per minuite" in the video . CFM x temp diff X 1.1 =BTUH so a 600 CFM unit X 20 Degree Temp Diff X1.1 = around 13,000 BTUH or the size of most Dometic and coleman coach units
@vicwedick2797
@vicwedick2797 3 жыл бұрын
Were done finding this product.
@jimbertrand2499
@jimbertrand2499 4 жыл бұрын
Number 551! Congratulations! Very interesting and informative video for such a common RV issue. Smart engineered solution.
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 4 жыл бұрын
Jim Bertrand thanks so much!
@big6point
@big6point 3 жыл бұрын
I have 2018 wildwood with a single ac unit and get almost zero air out of duct vents. Almost all air comes directly out of unit and is so loud you don't even want to be inside trailer.
@randyriggs4575
@randyriggs4575 4 жыл бұрын
I don't think there is any question that your data is wrong - you are not measuring cfm. However, I don't doubt there is a significant improvement in cooling because, as you have repeatedly said in response to the comments, regardless of units the numbers doubled. BUT, the one undisputed fact is that the price for this block of Styrofoam, a couple of plastic collars and some sticky tape is almost $200.00. That is amazing. I've always said that a fair price is what a willing buyer is willing to give to a willing seller. I'm sure he's finding willing buyers (or he would lower the price) - but I'm not going to be one of them.
@brianmoser260
@brianmoser260 3 жыл бұрын
If we were to install this we would need someone to come and help us with it because our a/c and all close up in the ceiling and we have to cut in to the ceiling just to get to the opening inside the trailer because ours is built differently and we do not have anything exposed like in the video and we are in the process and getting our a/c replace
@alfredabbey6162
@alfredabbey6162 3 жыл бұрын
Mine doesn't use ducts to move the air through, it just comes out of the unit on opposite sides so would this still work for me?
@opaandomascampingadventures
@opaandomascampingadventures 4 жыл бұрын
We have and love the product. We enjoyed our cool summer. Also made a install video for Richard and Joanne.
@HampyCampers
@HampyCampers 4 жыл бұрын
I saw that! Well done!
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