As an contractor I have installed mini split unit for years. Very quiet and efficient well worth the money. Not a hard install but not a novice job. DIYers can mount all components but recommend a hvac person with final gas install with gauges. Very informative video not full of fluff and technical for average DIYers. Great job!
Have you looked at the Treeligo backpack mini-split? Smaller size. Similar BTU. Available in 24V. Tho 24V prob requires upgrading battery subsystem. But it would be interesting to see if provides greater efficiency.
You need to buy the part for the bracket. You should be opening the unit weekly to clean the air filter and you will need to clean the evaporator and condenser about once every 6 months.
I have a Chevy Express 2500, regular height and length. I installed an Ameristar (Gree) 9K, 22SEER mini split HP. I took everything but the outdoor fan and coil out of HP cabinet and strapped these parts up to where my spare tire was. Top of hp cabinet up against my hitch square shaped crossmember. Drilled drain holes in fan blade hub for drainage. Extended four wires to outdoor fan motor. Installed everything else except Air Handler (Head) inside van in LH rear corner. Extended 1/4” liquid and 1/2” vapor refrigerant lines from compressor/reversing valve/EEV assembly down to outdoor coil. My insulation is 1” thick with sheet aluminum inside. I typically see 40A at 26.5V coming out of my 400aH 24V battery bank. That gives me about 9 hrs of running on a 90-95F day with 68-72 inside temp. I have 1600W of PV on roof.
My 2019 Transit has windows in the rear doors. Do you see any way I could secure that compressor to the driver side rear door? I wouldn't do it unless I could still open that door. Great job on your install. Thanks very much!
You could try and use compressor brackets like it did but mount it on the lower panel of the door, just would have to figure out how to make some backing inside of the door to make it nice and sturdy!
The windows are easily removed (go to a windshield place)- then you could mount the bracket to whatever material you wanted and seal it to the window opening.
82-84 degrees F ugh, That is is a suffocating temp for me . I am installing one now above my back doors off the fiberglass hightop. built a frame for it. did you do something to attach the top part or just the bolts on the bottom?
Please provide a link to the 1/8” angle iron brace you used for your mini-split mount stiffener. Alternatively, at least explain where the right angle is positioned (facing up or down?).
thanks for sharing. how long has setup worked? no leaks from the copper fitting to condenser? I'm thinking of adding a LG unit to my Sprinter rear door...
If your having problems during winter sun just put side panels i have over 2000w solar puts out 1.6kw max and works well. You could use sunpower 435w and get over 8 panels and have over 3kw
Planning to use the same unit for my new-to-me 23’ bumper pull. Roof top unit wants 20A and is noisy, furnace is propane, noisy and in the way of my bunkhouse-to-office conversion. This will hide away and give both on a budget.
Nice! Consumptions in different temperatures? Are your flexible lines still good, not leaking? I know those are made just for easy install, for one-two time bending, since they are corugateted stainless steel pipes inside. I did one to buy those flexible lines, but the reviews are not good. People say will eventually leaking. Thx!
Could you provide a link to the brackets you used? Also was wondering if, due to the weight of the compressor, you are noticing any stress on the door hinges? thanks!
You can feel some weight on the door but still operates well. Mounting Bracket for 9000-30000BTU Condenser Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump Systems, Support Condenser up to 450 lbs, Rust Free Stainless Steel a.co/d/gTDuhhY
What a fantastic solution and flexible installation! I would love to cool my living room at home with this 110 volt unit. I have one of those portables now and it uses a lot of energy. It only gets hot a few days per year, but it’s a dry heat so it’s easier to cool off. Where is your condensate line and do you use that water around your van?
It’s a great cooling solution! The condensate line runs along the rear pillar down out the floor and just drains on the ground. It wouldn’t be much do collect for use but that’s not a bad idea!
I don't see an A/C suffering the vibrations and shocks of a vehicle going off the pavement and lasting long-term. The external unit needs shock absorption. I have not seen anybody do this yet. That you take pride in it not moving relative to the vehicle body is odd, IMO. I would like somebody to make a sub-frame with springs on top and bottom so the unit "floats". We agree, if you are where A/C is required you are in the wrong location. East of western Texas into the Gulf Coast is a no-go 7 months a year for me (NTM the SE USA has always been unsavory).
Unfortunately your approach to install this unit was not correct. I run a van conversion shop and we install household mini split units in vans all the time. These units can down regulate via inverter technology to as low as 30% of the power draw and output, depending on the conditions and requirements of the air conditioner to achieve a set temperature inside. If you have it cycling the way you are stating then the unit will prematurely wear out and is by no means sized, setup and operating as these things are intended. The point of a mini split is that they can down regulate and don’t need to cycle. When they turn on and off, that is when the most power is used. The goal is not to turn it on to get to temperature then turn it off. The goal is to turn it on and get the temperature then it becomes insanely efficient at maintaining that temperature while downregulating the variable rate compressor to still cool but with minimal power draw. There are dozens of units from dozens of brands on the market and only a select few that have a high enough efficiency and low enough power draw to work in a van conversion without having an insane solar and battery system or having no buffer for cloudy times, etc etc. Also, if installing one, use flex lines so you can open and close your door as many times as you want without compromising the system. Happy to create videos and directly help people with anything ac related for vans. I guess just comment here and I will help out.
As an contractor I have installed mini split unit for years. Very quiet and efficient well worth the money. Not a hard install but not a novice job. DIYers can mount all components but recommend a hvac person with final gas install with gauges. Very informative video not full of fluff and technical for average DIYers. Great job!
Would love to see where you are now 8 months later!
Thanks! I just ordered one and can't wait to install it.
Have you looked at the Treeligo backpack mini-split? Smaller size. Similar BTU. Available in 24V. Tho 24V prob requires upgrading battery subsystem. But it would be interesting to see if provides greater efficiency.
You need to buy the part for the bracket. You should be opening the unit weekly to clean the air filter and you will need to clean the evaporator and condenser about once every 6 months.
This video is much appreciated 🙌 thank you!
I have a Chevy Express 2500, regular height and length.
I installed an Ameristar (Gree) 9K, 22SEER mini split HP.
I took everything but the outdoor fan and coil out of HP cabinet and strapped these parts up to where my spare tire was. Top of hp cabinet up against my hitch square shaped crossmember. Drilled drain holes in fan blade hub for drainage. Extended four wires to outdoor fan motor.
Installed everything else except Air Handler (Head) inside van in LH rear corner.
Extended 1/4” liquid and 1/2” vapor refrigerant lines from compressor/reversing valve/EEV assembly down to outdoor coil.
My insulation is 1” thick with sheet aluminum inside.
I typically see 40A at 26.5V coming out of my 400aH 24V battery bank. That gives me about 9 hrs of running on a 90-95F day with 68-72 inside temp.
I have 1600W of PV on roof.
Excellent video- demonstration🎉
Can you update on perforation since install? Thx for a great video.
My 2019 Transit has windows in the rear doors. Do you see any way I could secure that compressor to the driver side rear door? I wouldn't do it unless I could still open that door. Great job on your install. Thanks very much!
You could try and use compressor brackets like it did but mount it on the lower panel of the door, just would have to figure out how to make some backing inside of the door to make it nice and sturdy!
The windows are easily removed (go to a windshield place)- then you could mount the bracket to whatever material you wanted and seal it to the window opening.
Nice work !
82-84 degrees F ugh, That is is a suffocating temp for me . I am installing one now above my back doors off the fiberglass hightop. built a frame for it. did you do something to attach the top part or just the bolts on the bottom?
Which 20a alternator charger did you use in your system? Love your setup!
Please provide a link to the 1/8” angle iron brace you used for your mini-split mount stiffener. Alternatively, at least explain where the right angle is positioned (facing up or down?).
Thanks, that helped a lot. Do you think if the inside unit was not blowing right over your bet it would work as well?
thanks for sharing. how long has setup worked? no leaks from the copper fitting to condenser? I'm thinking of adding a LG unit to my Sprinter rear door...
If your having problems during winter sun just put side panels i have over 2000w solar puts out 1.6kw max and works well. You could use sunpower 435w and get over 8 panels and have over 3kw
Planning to use the same unit for my new-to-me 23’ bumper pull. Roof top unit wants 20A and is noisy, furnace is propane, noisy and in the way of my bunkhouse-to-office conversion. This will hide away and give both on a budget.
Nice!
Consumptions in different temperatures?
Are your flexible lines still good, not leaking? I know those are made just for easy install, for one-two time bending, since they are corugateted stainless steel pipes inside.
I did one to buy those flexible lines, but the reviews are not good. People say will eventually leaking.
Thx!
Could you provide a link to the brackets you used? Also was wondering if, due to the weight of the compressor, you are noticing any stress on the door hinges? thanks!
You can feel some weight on the door but still operates well.
Mounting Bracket for 9000-30000BTU Condenser Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump Systems, Support Condenser up to 450 lbs, Rust Free Stainless Steel a.co/d/gTDuhhY
@@-chasingsunshine- thanks very much. Appreciate it. Happy travels!
Van door hinges (any van) are very strong. These outdoor units usually weight 30-40# max. Not a problem at all on the rear door of a van.
Thank you
are you not worried that someone might steal it?
What a fantastic solution and flexible installation! I would love to cool my living room at home with this 110 volt unit. I have one of those portables now and it uses a lot of energy. It only gets hot a few days per year, but it’s a dry heat so it’s easier to cool off.
Where is your condensate line and do you use that water around your van?
It’s a great cooling solution! The condensate line runs along the rear pillar down out the floor and just drains on the ground. It wouldn’t be much do collect for use but that’s not a bad idea!
I don't see an A/C suffering the vibrations and shocks of a vehicle going off the pavement and lasting long-term. The external unit needs shock absorption. I have not seen anybody do this yet. That you take pride in it not moving relative to the vehicle body is odd, IMO.
I would like somebody to make a sub-frame with springs on top and bottom so the unit "floats".
We agree, if you are where A/C is required you are in the wrong location. East of western Texas into the Gulf Coast is a no-go 7 months a year for me (NTM the SE USA has always been unsavory).
This doesn’t short cycle?
What does short cycling look like? I'm curious
They're inverter driven compressors and will throttle back their output.
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Unfortunately your approach to install this unit was not correct. I run a van conversion shop and we install household mini split units in vans all the time. These units can down regulate via inverter technology to as low as 30% of the power draw and output, depending on the conditions and requirements of the air conditioner to achieve a set temperature inside. If you have it cycling the way you are stating then the unit will prematurely wear out and is by no means sized, setup and operating as these things are intended. The point of a mini split is that they can down regulate and don’t need to cycle. When they turn on and off, that is when the most power is used. The goal is not to turn it on to get to temperature then turn it off. The goal is to turn it on and get the temperature then it becomes insanely efficient at maintaining that temperature while downregulating the variable rate compressor to still cool but with minimal power draw. There are dozens of units from dozens of brands on the market and only a select few that have a high enough efficiency and low enough power draw to work in a van conversion without having an insane solar and battery system or having no buffer for cloudy times, etc etc. Also, if installing one, use flex lines so you can open and close your door as many times as you want without compromising the system. Happy to create videos and directly help people with anything ac related for vans. I guess just comment here and I will help out.