The side vents are actually counterproductive. Essentially what you're doing is drawing air from inside the camper into the air conditioner which will then get blown out of the camper. That air has to be replaced somehow and it's going to be replaced by drawing hot air in from outside the camper.
I always use MC4 connectors. Why doesn’t solar panels have red + wires and black - wires is beyond common sense. In fact I made my own polarized connection tool to check the solar panel output before installing it on the charge controller.
@@deanhenthorn1890 I'm also a fan of MC4 for solar, but this trailer comes prewired with the SAE. I believe it's prewired for zamp solar, which is reversed polarity compared toost others. I'm interested in your connection tool tho! Sounds awesome
Change the MC4 connectors on your adapter cable to match the trailer port red positive and black negative pins. No need to have the additional polarization adapter which will only cause problems.
@@OutdoorTXs I bought a SAE solar connection kit from Harbor Freight with various connectors options , one was an SAE with a LED bulb molded in a plastic housing. It got me thinking, so I replaced the factory SAE with MC4 connectors. I can confirm each individual panel is correct polarity. When adding multiple panels to make a Series setup, the voltage increases while the current remains constant. This got me thinking about buying a MC4 type tester. However I can’t find one so I made my own. Using OHMS law online calculator, I was able to determine the correct resistor needed. I purchased a resistor, a set of MC4 connectors and a LED bulb I made my own polarity tester that meets the requirements of my solar panel’s electrical setup. An LED bulb is polarized which will only allow current to move in one direction. Now I have a tool to check for correct polarity before connecting to the charge controller in my system, or in your case the RV connection. I understand that this is a tool that depends upon the number of panels (I have 7 100watt panels), but I’m not an electrical engineer so my tool works for me. Maybe you can make one for your needs! I like the video!
Good video, but I don't understand the reason for the side fans. It seems best if the the return air side is fed strictly with outside air. Did those help with cooling?
Looking back, im not sure the side vents are necessary. Your probably correct that the outside air is enough. The manufacture started adding the side vents on the later model trailers after mine. I had called to complain about the AC issues, and they had sent me a set of vents prior to me doing this mod, so I just put them in.
Seen a lot of videos about Merus, most have been fully built Jeeps. That place really looks amazing and now I want to go. The wind blocker is a life saver for cooking. Thanks for sharing and now I'm hungry.
They are great to have. I also have a suitcase style class panel, but its much heavier than this one. You'll need a charge controller with this one tho, just FYI
Definitely a good investment. I have some of that that I use in the Jeep. I need some more, particularly to hold down the grill surface when in transit. I will get some more soon. Thanks for sharing, Pat
I think I heard you mention that you now keep that in the back of your pickup truck. Was it because of the weight in the back of the trailer or drain on the batteries? Just curious. Thanks, Pat
My issue was Texas summer heat. There isnt any ventilation with the back galley closed, and the fridge would over heat and throw an error code. That fridge was an Amazon knock off brand, that isn't even available anymore, so a better quality fridge might have worked. But I'm able to carry a larger fridge in my truck, so I kept that option.
Bought those suction cups too. Great review. I have an ARB awning and have been considering a room but I don't think it will work well for my purposes. Thanks for sharing, Pat
Those suction cups are great! I use them often. I've sense upgraded to the ARB awnings to better fit the room attachment. It's been a real game changer for us especially on the teardrop.
This is my 1st vid on the channel. If I could make a suggestion…move your chest camera up like 3-5 inches. It seemed to only show your reel, while fishing 🤷♂️
I appreciate u kept filming and put the video out with just the one fish! After a few comments, no catches, then fast forwarding through a bunch of the day. Perfect production and editing! We don’t always catch’em
Thanks a lot for the perfect video bro! I did everything except for the fans (for now) and it worked awesome! The AC went from shutting off after about five minutes to now running all night and keeping us cool down here in South Florida 🤙
@@OutdoorTXs I'm sure it does.. But it's still not right. As the Vents use fresh air from Outside.. Not use the air you just cooled. As you would just be spinning your wheels.. Just ask any HVAC tech.. They know what their doing. As I was not so full of pride to not ask a professional how too do mine.. And the first thing he said was. Make sure you don't stop and just turn these on. As the oil in the compressor gets splashed around. You have to give it time to settle again. As there not designed to be rattling down the road then used. Why these things fail so fast. And then they blame the factory for using Cheap AC units.. Good Luck..
@@WizzRacing lol what?! The vents pull in outside air to blow over the coils to cool them, and then it's eshausted out the back of the unit. All this usually happens outside, as these units are made to hang outside a window. The front intake takes in air and and blows it back out after being cooled. You can disagree or consult all the HVAC tech you want. All I know is my AC works 100 times better than before and blows ice cold, and I know of plenty of others who have had the same success. If you don't agree, and want to seal your vents off, great! Do what you want. Good luck to you!
@@OutdoorTXs You're not listening.. Them side hole in your cabinet are drawing in Cooled air. Then into the side vents that are designed for "Outside Air" So not sure you understand. Unless you cut the video short. And covered up them side holes..
@@WizzRacing Oh lol. You said side and top vents in your first comment, I thought you were referring to the outside, side vents. The interiour side vents actually move very little air. You could prob seal them, but eh. It works just fine as is.I did this like 2 years ago, and its been working great ever since.
I did, unfortunatly. When the hatch was closed, there was no air flow, and the temp inside would reach like 110 in the summer. The poor fridge just couldnt keep up. I now keep a bigger fridge in the truck for food, and an RTIC cooler in the teardrop for drinks. This set up has worked out great so far.
Sorry for the late reply! I actually decided not to adhere it to trailer. I had two of the glass panels already, so I went with those. This cigs panel rolls up and packs away so easily, that I actually bring it along as a portable panel for my power station. They know make 100w cigs panels that are not as long, so I might replace my glass panel with those in the future. How are you liking them on your truck camper??
@@OutdoorTXs I tried them on my 2007 StarCraft Roadstar truck camper. They actually fit east to west perfectly. I did not stick them because I wanted to test them. I had 2 200w in series and was getting around 300-350 watts in the good sun of the day in Florida in April. I am looking to put 800-1000 watts on there and see how it works.
@@OutdoorTXs Both AC200MAX +B230 and 12v/300ah house. I run the shore power into the Bluetti and solar into it as well. 2 200 series but then both sets of two in parallel. 50v/17a but realistically around 45v /15a.
I've been daydreaming about putting these CIGS panels on a teardrop and wondering how the implementation would work and how well the dimensions would work. Thanks for the video.
Absolutely. Its a little longer than I was expecting, but its narrow design allows it to fit on the roof, between the vent fan, with room to spare. Thanks for watching!
@@OutdoorTXs yeah, it was longer than I would have thought. Hard to really judge how much the length the curve of the trailer makes up until you put it on. I was wondering how much room there would be to put one on each side and straddle the vent fan. Looks plenty of room. Could probably even fit the 200 watts as well, judging by the specs on their website.
For the purposes of this project it doesn't really matter but just wanted to point out that the external air circulation side and internal air circulation size of the air conditioner are separated from each other. No air from the outside is getting blown into the inside of the camper. Basically you have a heat exchanger on the inside and a heat exchanger on the outside with a phase change fluid flowing between them which conducts the heat from one side to the other.
@@OutdoorTXs exactly. Then the fluid that runs through that coil which has been condensed is pumped back through the inside coil. In that coil it evaporates and that phase change from a liquid to a gas is what allows it to absorb the heat. It's the same thing as your house air conditioner where you got a unit on the outside and a unit on the inside they just happen to be stuck together with a wall unit.
@@OutdoorTXs yeah absolutely. I have no idea how that design actually made it to production. There's no way that just sticking the air conditioner in a box with a couple of vents will work.
I see this mistake all the time.. As the Top and side vents are fresh air across the rear coil.. Why these have to be sealed off from the inside. As the inside cools the air by pulling hot across the front coil. Then carries that heat to the rear.. While releasing the cooled air back out the top vents.... Why understanding they work is key..As they don't make cold air. They remove heat..
Bought some of those magnets to attach the awning tent to the trailer. Never thought of attaching the awning. Thanks for the tip! BTW what kind of winds.5-10, or more?
I used 90MM fans, but it appears they no longer have them in 90mm. The link now shows the 120mm, which will still fit and work. They will move more air, so might only need 2 instead of 4 like I used.
