Just did the install last week... went well. Still need to connect the Evap but came up with some custom 3D printed bushings made from TPU tio fit inside pvc couplings for a very clean entry under my Tansit van floor. Have some video of my install im trying to get edited. Can't wait to finish my buildout so I can test this unit out!! Great unit and fantastic customer service...
Thanks for the kind words! Very much look forward to seeing the video! We know editing is hard work, this video took longer than it should have! Care to share the bushings? I would love to share them on our site for our customers to use.
I really like the upgrades you have added to this and look forward to the Wi-Fi functionality. An Ethernet port would also be a great addition since all the rigs installing these have a router to plug into. I've been shopping for these systems for a while now, and these improvements make your systems look like the best choice for my implementation. The new thermostat options, especially the ESP Home integration with Home Assistant, are impressive. The flexibility of the evaporator units and the focus on high humidity environments are exactly what I've been looking for. Kudos for listening to customer feedback and continuously improving your products. Keep up the great work!
Looks awesome, thanks for sharing. I think the last time I compared DC air conditioners to AC mini splits, the AC mini splits were more efficient; however these seem competitive. What are y'all's thoughts for the most efficient setup for an RV van with only solar & battery? Thanks again!
Systems that use non-mobile/automotive refrigerants are always going to have the upper hand on efficiency vs their mobile counterparts. They run at higher pressures and the refrigerant has a higher heat transfer and lower boiling point. This is as good as it gets for 2024 for systems designed for mobile application that comply with all state and federal laws.
Do you have or can you build something as small as 5000btu? I “truck camp” off grid, often no shore power and would like a 12v 5000btu under mount system that takes up minimum to no space in the bed of my truck. AC only. I mounted a parking heater under my hood and ductwork to the bed and it’s fantastic. I have used a small window unit with shore power and it will freeze me out so I don’t need much output. Anything?
Are there any plans to allow these to produce heat with the heat pump? It would be nice to be able to utilize our solar and batteries to produce efficient heat.
The short answer is no, not with R134A refrigerant. Heat pumps work fantastic in homes where the interior temperature is slowly driven up to temp and maintained, at which point the heat pump would be running at its most efficient. With vehicles there are so many ways for heat to escape (or cold to get in) you would need a pretty sizable unit to do the job especially if you want it to work at a greater than 20F temperature difference. As a pure example the Model 3 tesla has a heat pump and it draws up to 7kW of power to heat the cabin of a pretty small vehicle. 7000W @ 12V is 583 amps.
@@undermountac So as far as a HVAC system, your unit's ability to be combined with a gas heater is probably the most efficient all-in-one system? I just found out about your company today, I'm really glad to see what you're developing! USA made and tucks away cleanly without weeks of DIY fabrication, just what I was hoping to find!
@@jonmustang Yes, it's the best of both worlds as you are also able to heat hot water and fuel fired heaters are much quicker to respond and heat a cold van. While many of our components are US made, a big chunk of the units are made at our facility in Ontario, Canada. We try to be as transparent as possible on where we source the best components for the job, as many of our competitors are not transparent at all or make false claims.
