Thank you so much for all the compliments Sam and Cindy! You did a great job replicating and improving the mod! I am a big fan of the ac "bong"... no more mudd!! Well done!
@@girlmeetscamper you deserve all the credit for this one! I never even would have thought about using a box on the outside to enclose the air conditioner. That was pure genius!
What great timing! We had to strip our 10HD down to the studs walls, removed floor, walls, insulation, cabinets, air conditioner and primer/sealed with 2 coats of a shellac water based product made by BIN to seal out any residual off gassing that ultimately put an end to our camping due to what happened to my breathing. We watched so many of your videos and so many issues we found to be true of our 2022. Wanted to share when we pulled the air conditioner (which was vented very well), water drained outside the camper, perfect condition but… same install where live outlet not covered from any spray AND, same crummy plastic tubing only screwed down the middle and what really blew our minds was the huge pile of mixed sawdust that was intentionally left in case if water backed up in the metal drip pan it would be soaked up by said sawdust!! As we now get back to building the camper from the inside out, will seriously consider re-installing the air conditioner to the outside on a slider system as well. This has been a major undertaking and due to me getting sick, open heart surgery and bad airway complications all due to the off gassing and coupled with my hub’s knee problems, we are getting back on track to re-insulate, put the storage area doors back on above the floor, redo all the walls and this time with only storage shelves, no cabinets, and let’s not forget of course including the mechanical back wall outlet cut outs for the new wall. Yikes has this been a GOD awful expensive gut job! We SO appreciate all the tips and mods that we used to make our teardrop safe and live on for a long time. Elly & Roger
@@ellythompson4055 very sorry to hear of ypur issues with the materials off gasing but your not alone. I have had several others report the same issues. RVs are none to have this problem. The FEMA trailers they built for hurricane Katrina victims were horrible and made many sick. So glad our videos helped. Best of luck and hopefully you get to camp soon.
Really? We thought it was just our camper. Unfortunately, looks like ceiling needs to be pulled out contrary to my husband’s adamant refusal. Told him! I would like to hear from others having this issue as well. Your videos are so informative and I thank you. Elly
@@ellythompson4055 I'm currently working with an owner up in central Michigan that is dealing with the same issue. Her dog won't even go near the camper because of the smells. The materials they use in new mass-produced RVs today are very prone to off-gassing for some period of time. From what I've read the off gassing is caused by the petroleum products they use in the chemicals they used to create the materials they put in campers that are mass-produced today. It's the same effect in new cars. Some people like that new car smell and some people don't. The chemicals that cause that new car smell or actually a carcinogen. I'm just trying to think if a different type of camper would have helped prevent these problems for you. Some of the higher end Square drop campers are solid plywood walls that are painted or coated with something. They may not gas off as badly as the paneling materials in the Bushwacker
Great video! Thanks for sharing! One word of caution regarding your solution to handle the water condensate and draining it into your fresh water tank. Under the right conditions, legionella bacteria can grow in the AC condensate water, which would then be draining into your fresh water tank where you would use it for showers or what not. This is potentially dangerous and could cause an unlucky person to develop legionnaires disease if the conditions are right (depends a lot on temperature, more likely in warm/hot weather conditions). Instead of draining into your freshwater tank, it might be safer to drain into a separate container that can be easily dumped and washed out thoroughly. Anyhow, thanks for the great ideas!
Three questions: What is the exact box you used for your air conditioner from Harbor Freight? Is that for a 5000 btu ac? Does Emily have the same types of helpful videos, if so, how can I watch them? Oh, and I love this! I made a pin with a link to this on my pinterest page.
It is the large case from Harbor Freight for 59.99. Our AC is a 5500btu unit. I don't believe Emma has a yputube channel up yet. Thank you for watching. We have lots of videos on our channel with similiar content.
I just got a window unit into my Cargo conversion camper, and plan on making a video on it. It looks like it was installed "at the factory", and fixes the issues most people have with window units in campers. I originally made everything for a 5k unit, but with a lot of testing found that I needed an 8k unit, so I need to rework everything to make it look right. Once I get the time to rebuild a few parts, I'll make a video.. and include all part numbers so you can duplicate it.
Those Apache boxes from Harbor Freight have so many uses. I might have to look into purchasing one or two. I'm curious as to why you chose to place the pin side at the top instead of the bottom. If you had the latches at the top and the pin on the bottom, wouldn't the clearance for removing the pin be better? Then you could just drop down the cover.
@@twloughlin you can put the pin at the top or the bottom. I use the shower room as a Fail-Safe retention for the single pin by putting it at the top. Plus being taller being at the top made it easier for me. If you put the pin on the bottom you definitely want to make the door removable if not it'll be hanging out in your way every time you walk past it. If you put it at the top you could use struts like what Emma did.
Been thinking of putting a window unit in our emergency exit window because the ceiling unit might be losing its effectiveness. Have an outside prop pole, just need to block above the conditioner.
Is there a reason mounting this in the "out" position permanently would not work? Ive been looking at that, similar to the runaway camper mount. I dont have an interior water problem but less noise and more efficient would be nice
There are several reasons that I did not do that type of installation. First off is appearance. IMO it looks like a redneck trailer when you go sticking a window air unit out the side going down the road. So the box makes a nice cosmetic cover for the air conditioner. Also it's a lot harder to seal one up when you're dealing with Road spray at Interstate speeds versus just trying to keep the rain from coming inside around the opening. Having the air conditioner sticking that far out the side of the camper also creates an air load issue as you go down the road at Highway speeds. It's totally doable and the option of the owner has the how you mount your air conditioner. I know that the Runaway mounts those through the front wall which takes care of most of the air load issue going down the road.
Do you have any video/picture of the mod in progress? I have a 17' camper I'd like to do this to and like the idea of hiding the AC while driving. Thank you and Emma for the idea. Oh, and I'm a new subscriber. UPDATE: I found the install video.
Thank you so much for all the compliments Sam and Cindy! You did a great job replicating and improving the mod! I am a big fan of the ac "bong"... no more mudd!! Well done!
@@girlmeetscamper you deserve all the credit for this one! I never even would have thought about using a box on the outside to enclose the air conditioner. That was pure genius!
So clever! And the cover box gives the camper a rugged look too.
Nice video. A great install and fantastic concept by Emma.
@@gregspeakman9337 you're absolutely correct that was a genius idea by Emma!
What great timing! We had to strip our 10HD down to the studs walls, removed floor, walls, insulation, cabinets, air conditioner and primer/sealed with 2 coats of a shellac water based product made by BIN to seal out any residual off gassing that ultimately put an end to our camping due to what happened to my breathing. We watched so many of your videos and so many issues we found to be true of our 2022. Wanted to share when we pulled the air conditioner (which was vented very well), water drained outside the camper, perfect condition but… same install where live outlet not covered from any spray AND, same crummy plastic tubing only screwed down the middle and what really blew our minds was the huge pile of mixed sawdust that was intentionally left in case if water backed up in the metal drip pan it would be soaked up by said sawdust!!
As we now get back to building the camper from the inside out, will seriously consider re-installing the air conditioner to the outside on a slider system as well. This has been a major undertaking and due to me getting sick, open heart surgery and bad airway complications all due to the off gassing and coupled with my hub’s knee problems, we are getting back on track to re-insulate, put the storage area doors back on above the floor, redo all the walls and this time with only storage shelves, no cabinets, and let’s not forget of course including the mechanical back wall outlet cut outs for the new wall. Yikes has this been a GOD awful expensive gut job! We SO appreciate all the tips and mods that we used to make our teardrop safe and live on for a long time. Elly & Roger
@@ellythompson4055 very sorry to hear of ypur issues with the materials off gasing but your not alone. I have had several others report the same issues. RVs are none to have this problem. The FEMA trailers they built for hurricane Katrina victims were horrible and made many sick. So glad our videos helped. Best of luck and hopefully you get to camp soon.
Really? We thought it was just our camper. Unfortunately, looks like ceiling needs to be pulled out contrary to my husband’s adamant refusal. Told him! I would like to hear from others having this issue as well. Your videos are so informative and I thank you. Elly
@@ellythompson4055 I'm currently working with an owner up in central Michigan that is dealing with the same issue. Her dog won't even go near the camper because of the smells. The materials they use in new mass-produced RVs today are very prone to off-gassing for some period of time. From what I've read the off gassing is caused by the petroleum products they use in the chemicals they used to create the materials they put in campers that are mass-produced today. It's the same effect in new cars. Some people like that new car smell and some people don't. The chemicals that cause that new car smell or actually a carcinogen. I'm just trying to think if a different type of camper would have helped prevent these problems for you. Some of the higher end Square drop campers are solid plywood walls that are painted or coated with something. They may not gas off as badly as the paneling materials in the Bushwacker
Excellent presentation and modification!
Love the extra space this creates inside!
Great video! Thanks for sharing! One word of caution regarding your solution to handle the water condensate and draining it into your fresh water tank. Under the right conditions, legionella bacteria can grow in the AC condensate water, which would then be draining into your fresh water tank where you would use it for showers or what not. This is potentially dangerous and could cause an unlucky person to develop legionnaires disease if the conditions are right (depends a lot on temperature, more likely in warm/hot weather conditions). Instead of draining into your freshwater tank, it might be safer to drain into a separate container that can be easily dumped and washed out thoroughly. Anyhow, thanks for the great ideas!
@@02immune thank you for your tip. We always add a tablespoon of bleach to our fresh water tank to help prevent bacteria and algee growth.
Three questions: What is the exact box you used for your air conditioner from Harbor Freight? Is that for a 5000 btu ac? Does Emily have the same types of helpful videos, if so, how can I watch them? Oh, and I love this! I made a pin with a link to this on my pinterest page.
It is the large case from Harbor Freight for 59.99. Our AC is a 5500btu unit. I don't believe Emma has a yputube channel up yet. Thank you for watching. We have lots of videos on our channel with similiar content.
Emma's awesome, you guys are awesome, great video!
I just got a window unit into my Cargo conversion camper, and plan on making a video on it. It looks like it was installed "at the factory", and fixes the issues most people have with window units in campers. I originally made everything for a 5k unit, but with a lot of testing found that I needed an 8k unit, so I need to rework everything to make it look right. Once I get the time to rebuild a few parts, I'll make a video.. and include all part numbers so you can duplicate it.
I love that it takes up less room so I can buy more “stuff” we don’t need on our adventures.
@@cindyault476 it's all about more space with you isn't it? LOL
Those Apache boxes from Harbor Freight have so many uses. I might have to look into purchasing one or two. I'm curious as to why you chose to place the pin side at the top instead of the bottom. If you had the latches at the top and the pin on the bottom, wouldn't the clearance for removing the pin be better? Then you could just drop down the cover.
@@twloughlin you can put the pin at the top or the bottom. I use the shower room as a Fail-Safe retention for the single pin by putting it at the top. Plus being taller being at the top made it easier for me. If you put the pin on the bottom you definitely want to make the door removable if not it'll be hanging out in your way every time you walk past it. If you put it at the top you could use struts like what Emma did.
This was much better than the Sarasota Tim videos in the crapper. Or whatever he called it.
@@ruckinehround6965 thank you for watching.
I'll have to do this! Thanks!
Sam,
Did you price this mod already? I’m interested.
Greetings,
Armando
Been thinking of putting a window unit in our emergency exit window because the ceiling unit might be losing its effectiveness. Have an outside prop pole, just need to block above the conditioner.
Is there a reason mounting this in the "out" position permanently would not work? Ive been looking at that, similar to the runaway camper mount. I dont have an interior water problem but less noise and more efficient would be nice
There are several reasons that I did not do that type of installation. First off is appearance. IMO it looks like a redneck trailer when you go sticking a window air unit out the side going down the road. So the box makes a nice cosmetic cover for the air conditioner. Also it's a lot harder to seal one up when you're dealing with Road spray at Interstate speeds versus just trying to keep the rain from coming inside around the opening. Having the air conditioner sticking that far out the side of the camper also creates an air load issue as you go down the road at Highway speeds. It's totally doable and the option of the owner has the how you mount your air conditioner. I know that the Runaway mounts those through the front wall which takes care of most of the air load issue going down the road.
Do you have any video/picture of the mod in progress? I have a 17' camper I'd like to do this to and like the idea of hiding the AC while driving. Thank you and Emma for the idea. Oh, and I'm a new subscriber. UPDATE: I found the install video.
Hi! Can you share where you found it?
@@tpsmith The link is in the description.
@KHudd well I'm embarrassed. Thanks
Why you dont turn the box the other side the cover will go down and you don t have to put the brass rod
@@passesouricette because I did not want the lid in my way.
What is the box
@@douggee3610 it is our water heater.
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🥶 🧊 ☃️ is good in the summer! 🎉
I wonder if that would work on my beast...?
@@J4Julz it should, you just might need a ladder to reach it!
Sharp pencil that day….
.. I'd put a lawnmower type fuel filter on that line to your tank, doesn't require pressure to work & you'll need it for Gnats etc .. 🧰👨🔧🌬️