I’ve got a heair I just installed in my cargo trailer conversion and it works absolutely fantastic. Even downsizing from 5 inch to a dryer vent elbowed at the back down into the floor no problems whatsoever. I live in Florida and it cools down my trailer great. All of the comments about suction I don’t get because it doesn’t happen here. Maybe I did something right. But mine works fantastic. And best of all I paid 50 bucks for it at a yard sale
@sailor583
Ай бұрын
Just put your hand on the hose exhaust outside the trailer, all that air is being pumped out from inside the trailer, air that had been previously cooled and dehumidified. That creates a negative pressure inside the trailer compared to the outside. The pressure seeks equilibrium by drawing air in from the outside through any cracks available or when the door is opened. The problem lies in that the air being drawn back inside is again hot and humid. Add the radiator effect of the heat given by the large exhaust hose and you can see the unit fight itself. I tried putting one of those units in a boat (no shade) and it did not work except at night once the ambient temperature got below 90F. Hey, if it is working for you that is all that counts, it just did not do it for me and I took the trouble of finding out why. I still have the unit as it works well in the house for when the big unit takes a dump.
@ilc-nl3yy
6 ай бұрын
I have a Dometic rooftop ac on my 4x8 hot dog trailer that works great. The only problem I have is that it vibrates and it's hard to hear my customers. Is a unit like yours loud, because I'm considering getting something like it to put underneath the counter, instead of having something practically on top of my head.
@aaronschinlaub9704
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not trying to be mean but I'm just going to tell you this air conditioner can't do it I've tried it in my enclosed trailer one just like it it still gets too hot in the trailer the trailer has to be fully insulated and I'm going to be putting a mini split on mine
@haveyakwilltravel1329
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I was going to do a follow up vid, but sold my trailer. Being an insulated trailer, and after 5 trips to Florida.. on average, it was 10 degrees cooler than outside temps. Mini split or dual hose is definitely the way to go
@cabinbythelake
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been following your build. Have you completed the inside and if so what did you use to cover the ceiling?
@haveyakwilltravel1329
4 жыл бұрын
I got the inside up to where it's functional for camping..flush LED lights... did the Lauan plywood for the ceiling (not 100% complete, but more than half and functional). The lights run off 12v battery system and if I'm at a campground, I use the 12v charger to keep the battery charged. Off grid, the lights will last about 3 days before needing a recharge. I def need to make an update video. Got the cabinets for the V- nose section, just need to install. That will be the next video :) update so far with installing cabinets.
@cabinbythelake
4 жыл бұрын
Have Yak, Will Travel, Thanks for the information. I look forward to seeing your video update. You have some really good ideas. I picked up a Legend just before the cov-19 shutdown. Looks like it’s going to be awhile before I can start the build. Trying to get plans together for now. Thanks again...stay safe!
@elguicho9186
5 жыл бұрын
Looking to do something similar. Can you run this while driving? Please update
@haveyakwilltravel1329
5 жыл бұрын
This runs off 30 amp power supply either from a campsite or generator. Maybe in the future I'll install solar and inverter for off grid power.
@joeespinosa5238
4 жыл бұрын
Hello nice job. I have 10,000 unit like yours singal hose do you think I should worry about sucking all air out of my trailer
@haveyakwilltravel1329
4 жыл бұрын
It creates a small vacuum... your trailer should have small vents on the side. I problem I'm having I'd the vacuum draws in hot air from outside in from the side vents. Burr at night, it's cooler outside so not too big of a deal. I am going to switch my AC unit out with a WHYNER dual hose 12,000 BTU unit. That will eliminate any vacuum
@joeespinosa5238
4 жыл бұрын
@@haveyakwilltravel1329 thanks. So do you think I should leave my other vent open alittle
@joeespinosa5238
4 жыл бұрын
I have small trailer
@joeespinosa5238
4 жыл бұрын
I was worried about sucking all the oxygen out lol
@haveyakwilltravel1329
4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, it's just a small vacuum... air from the outside will get drawn in. So at night when temperatures are 70's it's not bad. During the day, I can't be in the trailer much
@GEEGONKEY
4 жыл бұрын
Has it been 30 minutes?? Lol How is the AC working out? Thanks
@haveyakwilltravel1329
4 жыл бұрын
1 week in the Florida summer heat... keeps the temps in the mid to high 70's during the peak heat. Awesome in the evening when the sun is setting. Holds temps at the set mark of 70. Honestly if I can do it again, I'd recommend a dual hose AC. Current AC does create a small vacuum. I have a week vacation in Lousiana in OCT so hopefully it will hold up the same in that heat/humidity
@DrumAndDrummerSchool
4 жыл бұрын
@@haveyakwilltravel1329 I am doing something similar and am wondering if you had to vent for intake & output.? Thx
@haveyakwilltravel1329
4 жыл бұрын
@@DrumAndDrummerSchool unfortunately I bought a single hose 18,000 btu AC unit. I would highly recommend doing the dual exhaust hose for intake and output. Though my unit is large enough to keep it cold, not having a dedicated intake hose creates a small vacuum in the trailer.... hope this helps
@joeespinosa5238
4 жыл бұрын
@@haveyakwilltravel1329 should you worry about sucking all the air out do you think I should allow some air to get in
@sharkbait8574
3 жыл бұрын
@@haveyakwilltravel1329 Will a dual hose AC need two holes drilled?
@lupeguzman3216
2 жыл бұрын
Did you have an issue when the back door closed?
@haveyakwilltravel1329
2 жыл бұрын
Running the ac with the door closed created a vacuum.. but nothing major
@TxVet1027
Жыл бұрын
12,000 btu is WAY TOO BIG. That size is only cooling, and not running long enough to dehumidify the space. 5000 btu is all you need.
@sailor583
Ай бұрын
These portable units keep drawing hot and humid air from the outside so they need all the capacity that you can give them. In a window unit that only recirculates the air inside 5000 btu would be all you need, but these units are constantly exchanging inside air with outside air and at least 10,000 btu would be necessary.
@39simpleman
4 жыл бұрын
Is the trailer insulated?
@haveyakwilltravel1329
4 жыл бұрын
Yes...R7 1 inch foam board all around. I put x2 coat of Henry's roof coat prior to the foam board
@georgesmith6785
3 жыл бұрын
How did you block the bottom on outside
@haveyakwilltravel1329
3 жыл бұрын
The AC unit came with a circular vent cover... I used that when the trailer was not in use
@davidedwards1390
Жыл бұрын
How will you fasten the ac down
@haveyakwilltravel1329
Жыл бұрын
It was under a shelf... Ina cubby hole designed for the AC.. then a bungie strap across the front
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