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I don’t remember, I’m sorry if I ever hook the gauges back up I will come comment for you!

That’s a good point. I just got it up and running and I am testing the waters before trusting it fully! I’ll get a good video of me camping in hot weather soon! I appreciate the comments!

Tag me if you do it! That sounds awesome… when I first started dreaming about this project i was first researching the EV platforms so I can pull a 12v out of a junkyard on an old Prius or something but for 700 bucks this was super simple to get installed

I love my van!

I’m sorry to hear that man! So far I’ve been happy with the chins and it’s way cheaper

I agree I’m doing another test today to see what’s up. I think because only one of the batteries is Bluetooth that’s all I’m getting through the app? Is there a way to measure if I’m actually charging both batteries?

I’d try and wipe everything clean and find the source of the leak, then replace that part!

It’s taken time to figure out for sure lol and a lot of money in camera equipment. Does the GoPro on the back of your old KLR work? I have a bunch of accessories for that GoPro but mine broke and I’ve got a different camera now

@@DadVanture Yes, it works but I didn't use it on this trip. I had to leave the KLR in Fairbanks Alaska. I'm on a new Honda 750 Transalp. Hard to say "Goodbye" to the KLR, but it was done

Been awhile since I posted this video.. what are you referring to? Use a timestamp!

​@DadVanture 2:20 but I'm literally just playing with you.😅 It's an old guy aversion to the way young people abuse the word "literally". I did upvote you though...😎👍

Interesting! I appreciate the insight!

What's the maximum wattage you can manage to get it to? They claim they'll pull 80 amps full power. If it will, then it's closing in on 12,000 BTUs..

@@Bryan-Hensley I’ll do some more tests and post another video soon on a camp out!

​@@DadVantureI saw a video somewhere that they were drawing a little over 70 amps.

The 24v versions will get you much higher btu’s.

Haha All the ones I watched before making this video were Australian dudes

Front and rear tires get super grippy, like the AWD is engaged when it shouldn’t be

Valid point lol....Still did pretty good in my opinion. This was probably some of the worst conditions it could be expected to work in it was so much more comfortable inside the van than outside

I love it so far!

What's your maximum wattage or amperage you've noticed? I'm trying to calculate the true BTU but I'm having trouble finding anyone who is drawing the full wattage it should be pulling.

@Bryan-Hensley 450W 35A is what I remember, I'll be taking it out this weekend and post it in my video

Why is that?

@@arriagada1957 It's an air conditioner, it removes moisture like any ac.

I think just parking in some shade would be the best option. I wanted to do this test to see how it would cool down in the direct sunlight.. but Def the shade is the way to go

Yea! In my 4th of July video last week we slept all night at I think it was 74 when I woke up and the outside read 111. Pretty impressive. I'm opposed to insulating due to limited space and mold potential as I camp in the winter mostly in this van and my webasto is plenty warm. I also have a Maxx air fan in the roof! All great suggestions! Thank you

I have 200 amp hours of lithium

@@DadVanture Thanks man.

200ah chins lithium

@@DadVanture thanks what brand

The brand is CHINS

@@DadVanture thank you

It's a white hightop with a gelcoat already! Great suggestion though

It's an air conditioner

This one is 8875BTU. I know they make 48v systems. Look up 48v minisplit on amazon

May be better to get an 24v and one or two 48v to 24v buck converters

@vladimus9749 it would be more efficient, but I already have a 12v system built and wasn't going to change everything out or worry about converters I have a shore power hookup if times get rough I can always find a campsite with electrical

No this one states it can be mounted vertical or horizontal

@@DadVanture I bought a similar unit and mounted it under my Ford E350. It didn't come with much information. (But I only paid $500 all in.) My condenser is mounted at a 30° angle under the left rear quarter panel, and the compressor hangs below it to emulate the original configuration. I 💕 love it!

@SurfingFLA nice I have the ability to cut down the aluminum sleeves over the bolt and slope mine too, but I was In A rush. I noticed while driving it wasn't cooling much. Did you slope it facing the front or rear?

@@DadVanture It slopes to the side from the bottom of the vehicle frame up to the floor of the body. It's on an aluminum structure that is attached to the vehicle frame with J-bolts hooked around the edges. The skirt of the body hides it. I damaged my rotator cuff holding the compressor up into different proposed mounting positions. It took months for that to heal up.

@SurfingFLA man I know how you feel. Back on my Ocotillo wells video near Thanksgiving I compressed and ruptured a disk and have had intense sciatica it hasn't been easy doing van stuff but it keeps me sane. I had to install this little bit by little bit

I appreciate your comment! Those are all amazing ideas! I used the blanket divider for the cab on my last campout! I was planning on getting portable solar so I can park the van in the shade and set the panels I. The sun.. what are your thoughts on that idea?

@@DadVanture check out CheapRV living recent episode he tested portable panels.

Keep the doors shut may help too

@@johnnyreb8030 good point haha

200ah lithium!

I don't run any currently. In 5hr future I will probably get some collapsible ones I can put out in the sun while I park in the shade but I needed to know how much power it pulls

You are right! It has zero insulation

I appreciate that! Maybe a little dirty, but I like how stealth it is tucked up under there

Probably but it's in a good location to wash off

pretty close I don't remember exactly but my warranty was registered 7-22 id try the heat gun trick and watch the cell balance. if it cuts out early send it to them for testing don't bother sending screen shots and such let them test it

It was! I'm working on an AC video now but I got it off amazon I searched 12v minisplit the brand is nekkpoka? Something like that I'll have the amazon search and the product I chose in that video! It runs on 12v I have 200AH of lithium batteries and yesterday for my video test it ran for just under 4 hours in 100° weather with no insulation and the van in direct sunlight!

@@DadVanture Thank you so much! We will Check that out. We bought the 4x4 awning after seeing one of your videos. We had a GMC Savana at the time. Now we have upgraded to a high top Ram and have to figure out if we can still use it. Baby steps I guess! Thanks again.

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@@DadVanture thank you! That was fast!

@@yvonneburgess9480 haha I was working on it when you commented the other day

Is that an abbreviation?

Yea we got nailed a few times!

It's a bummer to experience such poor quality when everyone touted them online as being so good. I've not had a problem with either of my chins batteries yet

460 Amp hours? How much is that going for? Sounds perfect I just installed a 12v minisplit AC that runs off the house batteries. Lasted about 4 hours on full blast with my 200ah bank

@@DadVanture they just had a sale on it. Im sure they will have another for Labor Day and then again black Friday. But right now its $1,300

I can work on a setup video, but yes that's the just of it! It slides in the side of the vechile first then there is a large zipper on the front of the awning and plastic clips on the sides. After the first use the floor stays zipped onto the room unless it's super dusty then I'll unzip it, beat the dust off, then Re Zip and fold it back up for storage and it's already attached when I set it up the next time

Just make sure you get the one for gasoline and not diesel its been working like a charm for a year or so now

How tall are you? If your at least 5'8 I'd go with the 24 inch.. the 16 is a little small for me at 5'11. Totally manageable though. I have no problem with mine but in hindsight the extra head room would have been nice!

@@DadVanture I'm 5'8, how far is that from the van floor to the ceiling? I thinking I might do the 30" Super Camper top.

No problem! Stay tuned! I just installed a 12v AC unit that runs off my house batteries! I found it on Amazon and it's designed for semi trucks to stay cool without idling their motor! Just got it charged with refrigerant and will be testing it this week!

@@DadVanture Awesome!

Try calling! That's where I had the most luck. I hope you get your issue fixed or a refund!

@@DadVanture I’m still going back and forth they want pictures they want videos. It’s been four days of pictures and videos.

Try calling customer support

That's an awesome idea! I havnt fixed it yet lol

It was terrible! Your motor mounts might be shot? You might be able to jack up the motor and give yourself some room

Agreed

Have you checked the fuse?

Got it lol ! I'll try it next time...I appreciate the advice

Hell yea!