Improve RV Air Conditioner cooling & reduce power use for about $10 (huge RV needs list Below Video)

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@JOHNDANIEL1 6 жыл бұрын

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@DavidMosby 6 жыл бұрын

Why did you list this with only a SEER of 17 when there are units with 23 SEER?

@JOHNDANIEL1 6 жыл бұрын

It's based on not only seasonal ratings, most with ratings above 15 SEER are a complete lie, or you could say a stretch, based on laboratory conditions, not real life. Pioneer ( Felicity Refrigeration Guangzhou China /Seoul SK ) has been known to use 5 natural categories in power use and efficiency. My concern is the start up amperage which was more important to the power abilities of a RV's wiring system.

@CT9905. 6 жыл бұрын

I followed your video and I noticed very little difference in the inside temperature of my thirty seven foot RV. The outside temperature was over one hundred degrees in San Antonio, TX.

@Colaaah 6 жыл бұрын

@@JOHNDANIEL1 use super capacitors to help with the high amp draw on those devices. I'm guessing you probably know this though...

@CC-xs1hh 6 жыл бұрын

Јоhn Daniel , that's a great idea, ..my unit is dripping condensation inside, the drain hole and everywhere was really clean, a freind told me it could be a little low on freon, does that sound right? (It's cooling good)

@theoriginalfixitallgarage 3 жыл бұрын

When I bought my new RV last year, I was disappointed with the performance of the A/C unit - ran all the time and barely kept up. Since then I followed this tutorial and made this modification exactly as shown. This summer I'm pleased to report that the A/C performance has improved dramatically. We camped for a week in 100 degree weather and were comfortable inside. I highly recommend this modification. Great job and thanks for taking the time to make this video.

@lawrencepatricio5776 5 ай бұрын

I don't get it. Why do manufacturers sell you something that you have hack in order to work properly.

@phazerboy Жыл бұрын

I don't have this style A\C unit, but being an A\C technician I can say this guy knows what he is talking about. Whether you get 3F or 10F more temperature differential it's going to be an improvement and increase longevity of the unit as well.

@keith3025 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you , for your video , it takes a man that sees a problem and has the knowledge to fix it, having bought a new 40 foot triple slide motor home , I returned to the factory authorized repair shop with ac problems , refrigerator issues and slide out problems ,and the dealers service reps will tell you this is how your unit should preform , however however that statement is not true , showing they have no incentive to do a warranty call against the manufacture , and more times than not requires us to find a solution to problems and repair it yourselves . So much THANKS to you for sharing with your knowledge !

@bobcross8141 Жыл бұрын

I did this. It did improve the AC. I checked the amp draw before and after. There was an improvement. Thanks for the idea.

@digger105337 6 жыл бұрын

I think dometic figured that out. My 2010 flagstaff has no back frame or screen, its wide open. I put a 1"x1" wire gaurd on it for safety.FYI: They make that stuff in stainless steel too.Good job love your vids,no nonsense.

@puroarl1 6 жыл бұрын

Great info. Will be full-timing it, starting at the end of this month. In the Phoenix area. This idea couldn't have come at a better time for us. Thanks.

@danw1955 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, and after working on automotive AC units for 20+ years, your theories make perfect sense. More airflow = lower temps = lower head pressure on system = more heat transfer & cooler air inside at the evaporator. Simple and effective fix... nice work John! Sent this link to some friends of mine that are actually out on the road right now with their rig.😉👍

@JOHNDANIEL1 5 жыл бұрын

A year later what I did made a massive cycle change, and in a summer this year of over 3 degrees on average higher for a month this seriously made a big change. No more freezing up, and I finally figured out why, theres ONE motor on the whole unit, the restriction was so prevalent it slowed it down allowing frosting on the inside a few times. Never happened again after the mod! And no more 75 inside on the worst Texas heat, now its worse point is 70 in 105 degrees mid day. So the fact you remove saturated heat without the fan buffering it on the shroud is amazing and common sense, To most, just not all!

@dohara68 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Cracks me up how some people can be so critical. This makes total sense and I will be doing this to both of my units this weekend. (along with a thorough cleaning) friends, if this doesn't work, (or only minimally) you've lost an hour of your life and $10. Thanks for taking the time to make this vid!

@JOHNDANIEL1 6 жыл бұрын

All the issues I was having with the AC unit have stopped, amazing what problems the makers created to produce a cosmetic appearance.

@55197A 5 жыл бұрын

I love this guy's videos he is so down to earth and his ideas are so fantastic, sometimes you think what hell why didn't I think of that? Well you didn't but he does. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas with us you make life simpler.

@jackw3235 6 жыл бұрын

I like watching KZfaq videos with tips and tricks work and makes sense on a mechanical level

@ek9772 5 жыл бұрын

Great solution. An alternative solution would be a heat exchanger coupled to the hot water tank. It is more expensive, but it will increase the efficiency as well.

@vernroach3413 5 жыл бұрын

Nice tip...I'll bet this guy is fun to be around....I'm a junker too and love making modifications to improve performance...Now, where's my wife,s vibrator.....

@TexCynRVLife 5 жыл бұрын

Good hack. My old Carrier a/c,which I really miss, did not have a back on the shroud. My Coleman does. However, keeping the a/c clean is key as well. We had so much dirt in the area due to road construction that my squirrel cage got clogged. I clean my ac twice yearly.

@hotrodray6802 5 жыл бұрын

Using Envirosafe (Pekin, IL) refrigerant ES12a Industrial refrigerant will lower the output cool air temperature 8-14* while reducing the load on the compressor. Price about $15 plus labor. EPA accepted and used world wide in refrigeration systems and automobiles. Ive been using it for decades.

@markgrimm3564 6 жыл бұрын

good tip john i've been in the hvac field for 20 yrs. that condenser has to give up heat less restriction is always a +

@ChannelZeroOne 5 жыл бұрын

I put a shield on top of mine. This is so the the sun is not in direct contact with the AC unit. It's basically a piece of sheet metal air gapped over the ac. The metal gets all the radiant heat from the sun. You are just cooling the hot air rather than the hot air and radiation absorbed into the body of the ac. The temp of the body panel on the ac is always well over 120 in the summer while its only 94 or so out. This all started when my ac could not cool my place down enough. Buying a new ac was out of the question since I was renting. I had some corrugated hurricane panels. I laid those over the AC unit and now my ac was able to cool the place down and actually shut off like it was supposed to. It made my bill drop a lot. My summer bills were over $300 before this. Now over or under $200. If my ac is not in the shade, I make sure its air gapped like this now.

@JOHNDANIEL1 5 жыл бұрын

@billcawthorne3114 5 жыл бұрын

Aircraft air cooled engines also use a baffle seal between the cowling and cylinders. That keeps the air from recirculating within the engine compartment. Great tip. Wish I had thought of it!

@terriecotham1567 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting when you can improve the airflow that much, that ease, that cheap its a win/win Love how you took the time and use the meter to show before and after. well done

@FBPrepping 4 жыл бұрын

Yes you are right. Showing evidence is great for these kind of videos.

@ch3vy327 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all this DIY info I’m definitely subscribing!

@uk7769 5 жыл бұрын

hell that even looks better to me. Plenty of different styles of screen and mesh you could use to do this. Great idea!

@blakjakroc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I appreciate the time to explain everything and the hassle of handling the camera while being very descriptive about it also.👍👍

@gregoryherbig5727 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it would be interesting to see the difference between the airflow flowing out versus blowing in, added smoke would show the turbulence that you talk about. Your comments about the shape of molding is right on, laminar air flow can be very important as the designs from golf balls to aircraft and with the AC unit like you are talking about.

@benkanobe7500 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice work. The older Dometic units as Mr. Hyatt points out a few comments later were a three-sided box with nothing in the back but the heat transfer fins. Mamy home condensers have very little protection so the fins can be exposed and not have any restrictions. I suspect the "Designers" at Dometic had more influence than the design engineers and so the change. Anyway, great work and a tremendous improvement to anyone with four-sided box.

@dannyeugenewaits9486 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Amazing how much restriction their was in the factory vent.

@Znobyrd 5 жыл бұрын

Good work. Keeping that a/c coil clean is a big plus too.

@johnsartori9685 5 жыл бұрын

I use a Rockwell to cut frp. Makes a nice smooth controlled cut.

@excavatorfun6265 5 жыл бұрын

Very smart man ,I always send viewers and Diyers here to learn the right way .good vid again!

@napollard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video and information. I know some people were saying you took too long. You could have made it in half the time but there are some people need every turn of the screw driver to understand. Maybe, notating 4 or 5 spots like at 4:23 for the cut out, made up time, and 7:40 for the riveting would help solve that time thing for more advanced viewers. Me, I got to watch it all, know what I mean?

@greg9323 6 жыл бұрын

John, great idea. Thank you for the video and sharing with us.

@outdoorzone 6 жыл бұрын

Great tip!! Gonna be doing that to my travel trailer soon!!! Thx for sharing!!

@thomaslevy2119 6 жыл бұрын

The Carrier Air V air conditioner (no longer made) on my 2003 5th wheel has no grill at all over its condenser coils. I actually had to install a steel mesh grill over it to protect it from being damaged by hail stones here in Colorado. The added grill made no noticeable difference it the AC cooling capacity. (Cleaning the coils once a year keeps it working well.)

@ddd228 5 жыл бұрын

Mine is exposed too. I just cleaned my filters!!!!!

@TheBowersj 6 жыл бұрын

Okay I'm hooked, now waiting to see your fridge rebuild

@MeadowCreekFarmLife 4 жыл бұрын

Great hack! We plan to make this modification next weekend. Thanks for sharing!

@jeffreyjd69 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip! Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this.

@patparrish7691 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Great info! Thanks so much! Trying to learn as much as I can about my RV! Will be traveling full time by myself!

@promiscuouscrab4040 5 жыл бұрын

Reduce restriction, eliminate leaks. I caulk and foam tape to seal any leaks where the sheet metal surrounds the evaporator & condenser. Just take a flashlight and shine it around to see tiny gaps, or just feel around to detect where air is getting around the radiator coils. Also clean it at least once a year for better air flow.

@jlg8689 6 жыл бұрын

When i replaced my a/c unit i did notice and feel like these covers were so restricted, i will be doing this to my unit now, thanks for the vid!!

@JOHNDANIEL1 6 жыл бұрын

The best part is your unit will run less as it cycles and thats how you use less power. More heat removed means more cool made in a shorter compressor on cycle.

@bennabiermoci3065 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Uncle, appreciate your attitude and instruction!

@patmasters3184 3 жыл бұрын

Love it doing it next week , looking forward to more of your video's !

@frankmjr6571 4 жыл бұрын

You sir are a genius. Going to do both on my camper. Thank you.

@JayRays1truck 5 жыл бұрын

Nice trick here! One thing I would do different is put some trim on the outside also and make it look better.

@richardgshields 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome hack man thanks for sharing! Gets hot here in Tucson!

@MrStemkilla 5 жыл бұрын

consider using pipe insolation on the coolant lines going into the RV i did it on my cars AC lines and noticed a huge difference.. although it did run above the exhaust manifold aswell

@pulesjet 5 жыл бұрын

Easy 5-10F difference . And less heat in the enclosure also extends the life of the other components in the A/C unit.

@johnfitbyfaithnet 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea thank you for sharing this important information listening from Brownwood Texas

@brianstoering9912 6 жыл бұрын

I did a similar thing too my cooler. The cover was cracked all over, used trailer, I installed industrial screening, as in for Windows on military vehicles, much tougher and easier too work with. Also much cheaper, only spent $3 for 100 foot roll. But you have too get the special cutter since this stuff can almost absorb a bullet. Did this before I even used the unit. Unit says it is 25amp at 120volts, but it runs full power with only 11-12 amp draw. I love it, and this is a great idea....

@dj-rm7bz 6 жыл бұрын

Brian Stoering where did you get the industrial screen you mentioned in your comment about the RV a/c mod?

@brentoncochran80 4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome I'm about to head to Florida this coming up weekend and would like to have plenty of nice cold air and less draw easy fixed thanks for a cool video

@MissionaryForMexico 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video going to perform same upgrade to my RV air-conditioning!

@BubbaWarbucks 6 жыл бұрын

What a simple hack! I'm not even sure you need the metal edging if you just put some washers on the inside of the rivets over the metal screen. As far as the wasps go, that metal grill has to be more effective than the big open slots in the stock cover, lol. Great episode.

@scottspencer8358 6 жыл бұрын

Bubba Warbucks The metal transition strips will help aid in rigidity making it even stronger than orignal design.

@MeanderingMarty 5 жыл бұрын

Why didn't I think of this!!!! You know that I will be ripping mine off and doing this. I also might try a water mister to try and make it shed even more heat.

@kingtut5923 4 жыл бұрын

We just bought a trailer in Yuma , will be doing this soon. Thanks

@KI5BEZ 6 жыл бұрын

Damn good idea, I'm going to do all 3 sides but I'll probably use the small screen on it just for the hail we have in south central oklahoma

@darrellwestphal4265 5 жыл бұрын

To the people making comment. This is a technical video just to inform you of a better technique to ensure your air conditioning working at it top peak. I will never understand why some commenters feel I need to put down the video and the people making it? One person said it was drawn out as if he was getting bored. Some people get bored while watching documentaries and educational shows. But they get really excited when you put a cartoon on. While others was questioning the science and his technique which is there is absolutely nothing wrong with. The science is valid and the repair to increase airflow is a valid science what's your problem people? To those that made comments of encouragement and good ideas to add to the video thank you very much for being a decent human being. I guess some of these people really need to get out on their RV as quick as possible because it's starting to become calloused from too much City living. Just a thought. Y'all have a good day and try to be nicer. And John great video man keep up the good work. Who knows I might see you on the road someday.

@byronmouton9527 5 жыл бұрын

Darrel, on target, also cant understand why someone must be compelled to make negative comments on many of these videos. Clearly they must have an extreme superiority complex

@jackhall4680 7 ай бұрын

I agree. To the spreaders of negativity: If the video bothers you, MAKE A BETTER ONE. And keep your negative comments to.yourself. The rest of us are LEARNING and we do not want you to discourage our EXCELLENT TEACHER. We want MORE VIDEOS from him, NOT LESS.

@thomascurrier437 4 жыл бұрын

I modified both ac units on my 36 ft Tiffin Alegro Bay and it worked great for both of them. One unit is 17 years old and the smaller one is new. The other improvement I noticed is a significant reduction in ac noise. It would be interesting to measure dB before and after.

@texasclodcruncher9580 6 жыл бұрын

Xactly what I have been looking for. Thank you so much for putting this video out and for explaining why it works! Awesome job brother. Im in East TX where its 100+Subed.

@JOHNDANIEL1 6 жыл бұрын

101 hear today, supposed to hit 105 before cooling off. But, 14% humidity!

@badactor3440 3 жыл бұрын

I'm able to keep the temperature 30-35 degrees cooler inside my RV. I installed 2 misting nozzles at the condenser in order to cool the air entering the unit. This combined with some strategically placed mylar (windows and roof vents) works like a charm! 115 degrees outside....78 inside..

@MissionaryForMexico Жыл бұрын

This will also change the compreser pressure reading aswell!

@TheMajictech Жыл бұрын

It’ll work Until the minerals in the water clog up the condenser fins

@jimmydeen58 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video.. I’m gonna do that to my Dometic AC unit on my class A motorhome..thanks for the video..

@JOHNDANIEL1 6 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned because we have 20 of these 100 watt panels ebay.to/2KIw4E9 to put on this big Jayco

@GBuds_RVremodel 3 ай бұрын

My older coleman has an open back, I have modified the wood framing up inside the bottom to open up the space where air must flow(cut about 1" of the corner of the inside 2x4s to increase space. I also bored large holes on both sides and installed bigger filters to allow more air into return air space. The hoghair style plenum insulation around front of airbox can be swapped out for an extruded foam board and prevent heat exchanging issues. Putting some between motor and back of plenum is another spot for improvement...just dont block air circulation into motor vents.

@martingriego6800 5 жыл бұрын

Thats a great upgrade, these ac units need all the help they need, its hot out there

@JOHNDANIEL1 5 жыл бұрын

Doing a video soon showing how to mount a $140 5000 btu AC on the roof of a RV with some fancy sheet metal work for sending cool down into the rig and return air back.

@victorjeffers1993 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video very informative I will be doing this to mine as soon as I get a day free from work ! 👍👍

@jslhopper 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea!! Gonna do the same. Thank you! Just subscribed!!

@oby-1607 5 жыл бұрын

Some RVs have an aluminum or galvanized roof which is not painted. If you paint your roof white, it makes a dramatic difference in the heat soak that transfers to the interior of the RV. A lot of states have rebate programs for people who can paint their roof white to save air conditioner costs and load to the grid.

@yogibeer9319 Жыл бұрын

Dude, great idea! Gonna do that. These AC manufacturers don’t want us to keep our units working, it’s not good for their bottom line. Thanks!

@FendergtrJam 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip and if you do all three sides it will keep out the little green frogs 😈👍👊

@19723020 5 жыл бұрын

Roof air from a camper will cool your shop Way better than a window unit. I learned that the hard way! Giing back to roof air 👍 check out red dot has redesigned and reintroduced their roof air for semi trucks. It expells the heat up top away from your cab, and doesn't put more heat in front of your radiator and intercooler.

@kriswright1022 7 ай бұрын

New subscriber, great content with a lot of common sense solutions to a wide range of everyday problems. Im a fixit guy myself, so i love yer style! 👍 And you're right, I can fix it myself, it aint that hard!! ❤😊

@marcgoldstone5419 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea. I live in Bullhead City, AZ and like to "camp" in our front yard when home. I have installed buth the RV Air Flow and Soft Start units but even with this both of the Coleman Mach 10's compressor would cut off when the ambient temperature reached ~110 degrees. The compressor stays off until either the Circuit breaker is cycled off/on, or the thermostat is turned off then back on. I chose to use black vinyl coated 1/2" square welded wire fence material (Amazon) and rather than rivets, washers or custom fabricated brackets I just cut the fence material to fit inside the rear air intake and also the left side exhaust vents because improving air flow there helps to cool the compressor. I drilled two small 1/16" holes through the plastic shroud, one on each side of the welded wire then I twisted the wire to fasten the welded wire material to the inside of the shroud. Repeat this process every few inches as needed to secure the welded wire matrerial against the plastic shroud. Then I used a Dremel with an abrasive cutting wheel to cut the shroud's horizontal plastic rib, leaving several horizontal and all vertical ribs to maintain structural integrity. I will have to wait for 110+ degree days to know for sure but the reduced compressor vibration and lower compressor run current leads me to believe that this will allow cooling the RV even with ambient temperatures >115 degrees... of course with only two units at best the tinside temperasture will remain ~20 degrees cooler than outside temperatures. 95 degrees since there is virtually no humidity is tolerable but 115 or more with AC units that turn off isn't. In the event that there isn't enough improvement, I can still cut out more of the shroud's ribs...

@danhoy8356 Ай бұрын

Good to know this works. I was thinking about getting on with the dam there. I work at one up in WA state.. but kinda want the sun lol

@gregbrown5224 6 жыл бұрын

Just watched your video I think this is a great idea. I know if you increase engine hp you start with exhaust. Gotta get the air out.

@DonKeyhole1 5 жыл бұрын

You seemed distracted for a moment by the stress of the 4 legged inspectors looking over your work. You shouldn't worry, they appeared to approve of everything you were doing.

@PaulHolness 6 жыл бұрын

My next RV project! Thanks!!

@thisoldcoacheverythingrv2625 4 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome that you got the Ac to improve its performance. I am thinking I may try it for both roof Airs in my Allgro. Good job on the video by the way. Jim

@JOHNDANIEL1 4 жыл бұрын

It made a significant difference, very well proven this summer.

@ToddShepard-hy6qe Ай бұрын

Very good idea creative and simple yet I bet it really helps I mean you got that hot air out. I'm gonna give it a try. on my R-Vision Trail- Lite. Thanks for sharing the idea.

@shroudedunity Жыл бұрын

Damn! This is awesome. Did a quick browse on your other videos. Love it! New sub my friend

@davesrvchannel4717 6 жыл бұрын

You just made the engineers at Dometic look like fools. Very good work!! I will be giving you a shout-out on my channel next time I mention A/C units.

@JOHNDANIEL1 6 жыл бұрын

After doing the video yesterday, today we peaked out at 102, temp inside was under 68 all day. Obvious issue solved. I am living in it next to my house while doing a major remodel. Glad I figured it out.

@geraldhenrickson7472 6 жыл бұрын

Not really. I am sure the engineers at Dometic determined just how much airflow is needed. This test means nothing. Just keep your a/c clean and move on.

@DuffyF56 6 жыл бұрын

Increased airflow increases the heat transfer. Simple thermodynamics.

@whataboutbob9786 6 жыл бұрын

Domestic saving money, manufacturing plastic cap. RV owner saving money with modification. Actual good tip/mod.

@Colaaah 6 жыл бұрын

@@geraldhenrickson7472 yeah they worked out how you need to change your a/c unit for a new one sooner from running so hot and burning out earlier then it should, but long enough after the warranty finishes...

@garyhudson1405 5 жыл бұрын

Good idea and well done. Please stay on task to help us follow you.

@harleycleanslate 6 жыл бұрын

if you want to know if this works for your own RV, run the a/c on a really hot day and see how effective it is. Then go up on the roof and take the cover/cap/shell off(opening up the airflow) and go back inside and see if there is improvement. If there is, do the mod, if not, put the cover back on and forget about it.

@aldercamper9430 5 жыл бұрын

Not a lot of people can objectively tell the difference... It's can be feeling colder/hotter, but to few people can accurately measure temperature, make some graphs, measure current draw, temperature difference (inside / outside / before / after), solar insolation e.t.c...

@theunconventionaldeal3879 5 жыл бұрын

I did the same mod months ago on a perfectly working unit, temps dropped 2 degrees on the output.

@JOHNDANIEL1 5 жыл бұрын

@@theunconventionaldeal3879 A year later what I did made a massive cycle change, and in a summer this year of over 3 degrees on average higher for a month this seriously made a big change. No more freezing up, and I finally figured out why, theres ONE motor on the whole unit, the restriction was so prevalent it slowed it down allowing frosting on the inside a few times. Never happened again after the mod! And no more 75 inside on the worst Texas heat, now its worse point is 70 in 105 degrees mid day. So the fact you remove saturated heat without the fan buffering it on the shroud is amazing and common sense, To most, just not all!

@theunconventionaldeal3879 5 жыл бұрын

@@JOHNDANIEL1 mines not 100% effective but it works better until I replace it, without covering windows it's 82 and 105 outside so good till I get a new one.

@moodberry 3 жыл бұрын

@@JOHNDANIEL1 SO you are saying that it was 75 when it was 105 outside, and this gave you a 5 degree improvement? That's great! My unit is a heat pump, so I expect that in the winter, it would also heat better

@markgrimm3564 6 жыл бұрын

look at the window shacker in you house has the exact same expanded metal for the grill on the back

@gregmislick1117 4 жыл бұрын

My factory Dometic on a 2017 Trailer actually shut it self off after running for a few hours in direct sunlight... this mod is high on my list.

@bsoutdooradventures9541 5 жыл бұрын

I loving this! Thanks for info!

@davidhayden9336 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE SIR. YOU WILL BE BLESSED, LOOK FOR IT.

@scottback3020 6 жыл бұрын

I believe this mod to work as suggested. Only thing I wish he would of showed us was the air speed out of unit with the unmodified shroud still on.

@kipdon 4 жыл бұрын

I thought he did in the beginning of the video...? He was just simulating it inside the shop with a house fan. also at the end of the video I believe he did again Up on the roof when he was about to put the modded cover on.

@cfh4201969 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet. Simple and effective. And you sound like Ted Nugent! Win win!

@MYTOYMAKERZ 6 жыл бұрын

I just had to subscribe to your channel. Why you might ask? I am a retired engineer and you remind me of myself in so many ways. Thanks

@fistpunder 5 жыл бұрын

30 years in the HVAC and R business. He is correct! Less air flow equals less capacity! Also, Clean those coils! When they block up with dirt and it will hurt!

@johnkoelliker4381 6 жыл бұрын

Great hack!!! Looking forward to your Peltier video. I'm looking into some kind of similar cooling for a camper box I'm building for the back of my truck, a 4'X4'X8' insulated box to sleep in.

@JOHNDANIEL1 6 жыл бұрын

Video coming soon, just got to finish a few things and parts to find. 4 years ago in Texas summer heat I used 2 of these in a tiny pick up bed sleeper cab 36x40x84" with 360 watts solar for 3 weeks. I worked nights, slept days in the Texas oil fields until I got my preferred RV space, worked perfect. Kept it under 68 degrees all day, just could not put them in the sun, mounted them under covers to block sun, used a 120mm fan to circulate everywhere.

@johnkoelliker4381 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Looking forward to your vid.

@noelwilson9797 4 жыл бұрын

Saw it ....did it......WOW!!! THANK YOU!!!

@tufelhunden5795 6 жыл бұрын

Like it. Good solution to a problem you were having. :)

@thecanadianrvrepairguy3062 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done very creative way to fix it as well will help protect the fins from hail damage which I encounter here all the time.

@bbariceo 3 жыл бұрын

Started by looking at your solar video on the harbor freight 100 watt kit and viewed a few others, really great info. I have a Dometic ac unit that gets infested by dobbers and wasps, I think this will stop that problem. Liked and subbed

@rvninnorthcarolina3377 6 жыл бұрын

I recall that the older units...like the Dou-Therm on my old Winnie did not have backs on the shrouds at all...wide open...from the factory. I think it was the same on my 94 Fleetwood with a Colman. Not sure when the fully enclosed units came to be. I have an enclosed one on my new TT but the AC seems to keep up.

@teemareetv 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! So informative, thank you for that.

@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin 5 жыл бұрын

As a farmer and a mechanic/metal fabricator,I have to say, most things are poorly engineered!!! I do love how you have shown how the air flow is disrupted/diminished... I do see one issue with the way you set the fan up. When you had the fan pointed to the plastic vent, the backside of the fan was unrestricted. When you turned the fan to show the unrestricted air speed, the fan was situated poorly, restricting the air into the fan. 4.2mph restricted at the front... 7.1mph restricted from the back... I'm guessing the 7.1mph would be more like 8 to 9mph or more if unrestricted for the back. Thank you for a great video!!! Thinking I'm going to have to fix my AC up too!!! I have noticed when servicing, airflow isn't much... I'm guessing your fix probably makes the unit run quieter too...

@lloydmorrisonii1373 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thank you SO MUCH. It works Perfect!!

@walkingthruyourdata-6019 Жыл бұрын

Sold! Thank You for your interesting content and grat idea's!

@FBPrepping 4 жыл бұрын

Priceless! thanks you man.

@danikael2815 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this diy project anyblittle bit counts in a rv and sonce i was doing the back side of it i said screw it might as well do the sides too that way its optimal efficiency and so it doest have free flow in the exhasut and restricted in the intake

@4aneme8R 4 жыл бұрын

Well thought out and demonstrated.

@DannyWalker1949 6 жыл бұрын

At first I thought you was gonna show us those "Easy Starter's" systems when they start up the AC's. I Like mine. I have 2 of them. 1 on a 5,000 and 1 on a 12,000 AC units. I like your idea too. I just might though them on my Bug-Out trailer too.

@JOHNDANIEL1 6 жыл бұрын

Wire a Surge Suppressor for a 1500 watt microwave inlne at the breaker box on out going to the AC outlet, does same damn thing for $40

@choimdachoim9491 4 жыл бұрын

@@JOHNDANIEL1 $23 at Amazon: Micromatic WS-2910 Electronic Surge Protector for Microwave Oven. I was ready to buy one of those $300 units for my RV. WOW!!!

@19723020 5 жыл бұрын

This is a Great idea! The next step up is to put a misting nozzle between the fan and evaporator. Like WRX STI had misting the intercooler.

@waltdurling1137 6 жыл бұрын

John Daniel. A good idea! Anyone with even a modicum of common sense would know that the better, more efficient air flow past the cooling coil, the more efficient the unit. I would also replace the vent in front of the air inflow for this very reason.

@JOHNDANIEL1 6 жыл бұрын

Sad to say, but theres a lot of folks completely devoid of common sense and logic. But for me, the AC now runs less, and cools faster so I win even past the devoid pessimist. Who would have thought - Runs less = using less power!