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- As full time RVers maximizing our AC is important. If your RV AC isn’t working up to par, I’ll walk you through a RV AC Modification that will almost double the output from the ducts & boost performance for the cost of around $10!!
This RV AC mod is a simple DIY process to make, it’s cheap and effective. Plus it makes your units QUIETER!!
Routine RV AC maintenance is important and we have a video on that but this RV AC mod will boost the output of air coming out of your ducts which is important for faster cooling times, save on energy costs and improve the overall performance of the AC units.
We have a Grand Design Solitude with two Coleman Mach 15 AC units. This modification worked great for us!
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*Great with keeping my 1st floor **Fastly.Cool** . Had a little struggle getting it to sit properly in my small window but once I got it situated it works perfectly.*
Good deal. Glad it helped 👍🏼
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I th-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
Hey "Why Wait"! Miss 67 year old disabled, now reside in this 2006 Salem travel trailer. No one wanted to tackle the job with me so I did it all myself, play by play, watching& pausing until 6 am!
Thank you sir, for YOU! Thank you for helping me to get this place functioning the way that makes so much good sense and daddy proud in Heaven watching and guiding through this triumph! You are a smart gem!
This is excellent! Love hearing feedback like this and I’m glad it helped. Lots of useful videos like this on our channel.
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I just completed this modification. It’s better described as an upgrade. I can not believe the amount of air flow through the vents. Thank you for the video.
That’s great to hear. So glad it could help. I know we are extremely happy with it. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Great Job my man! I followed your process step-by-step, and what a difference! Thank you for the time and effort to share this with us - you ROCK!!
Thanks a lot! Glad it worked out for ya 👍🏼 Definitely appreciate you stopping by and watching our channel.
I also should have mentioned that when I did the modification and re-started the unit, I was amazed to see that the vents pushed out a lot of debris (small pieces of wood and dust) giving good indication of the improvement in the force of the new air flow produced. Thats Why wait.
Chris I can’t thank you enough. I followed your video which was perfectly explained unlike most other videos I found. Like others have stated the difference was phenomenal. Much appreciated.
Great to hear Frank!…people seem to love it. Lots of good stuff like this on our channel 👍🏼
Did this to my motorhome also, easy to do and the improvements on the air flow and noise is simply just amazing. I also noticed that the temperature is easily maintained to what I set it up to be. It also works perfectly with the heating function of the unit.
My wife is really pleased with this improvement.
Thanks
That’s great to hear! Glad it worked out for you guys. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼
I watched several videos on this issue and yours is by far the best and most useful. I appreciate that you took the time to go through the process step by step and made it easy. Thanks
Thanks I appreciate that. I know it’s long but I figured if somebody wanted to do the project they would want the full details. 👍🏼
Just amazed at how quiet. Sitting under the unit and can barely hear it running. The air flow is also much improved. This mod changed our unit significantly for the better. Great video explaining it all. A BIG thank you!
Right on Rick! 👍🏼can’t beat it for just a few bucks and a couple hours of work. Glad it helped it. Make sure you check out our channel for other mods, tips and RV content. Thanks for watching 😁
Great tutorial! I just did this to my main AC in our solitude and couldn't believe we actually saw a difference in airflow out the vents. Now to do the bedroom AC tomorrow and watch them work together. Thank you! This saved me $340 for the two inserts off the web.
Appreciate it! Glad I could help. We have lots of videos on our channel about maintenance and how to’s for RVers. Thanks for watching and stay cool! 👍🏼
Thanks for your input. I built my own version for my Coleman-Mach unit and air flow did increase by about 40% based on measurements by anemometer. Major improvement over the factory setup.
Right on 👍🏼It definitely makes a difference right!
We are also full-timers; this was a good video. We did something like this in our motorhome, and now we have a fifth wheel. I will certainly do this project.
This reminds me of intake manifold porting. Such a no-brainer for more efficient airflow. Good job!
Definitely helps get the air where it needs to be faster. Thanks for stopping by and watching
Thank you for this video tutorial. I installed it today along with a new AC unit. Instantly felt more air flow out of the vents. Very happy now.
Good deal! It’s definitely a game changer for staying cool. 👍🏼
Just did this exact mod to both of my AC units today and wow what a difference!! Huge improvement in airflow!
Love it! I was just explaining this mod to a neighbor of mine yesterday saying everybody who had watched the video and done it has been really happy with the results. Thanks for watching and I hope you check out some of our other videos. 👍🏼
3 solid tips in one video; vent pipe in mid-bunk, repel heat from furnace and topic of video (AC modification at units)
Right on 👍🏼
Did this and it works! 12 year old Raptor 300MB. Dramatic reduction in sound levels and efficiency increased also. 75 year old Refrigeration tech. Wish I'd have put more thought into this unit. Also found one the through bolts loose to the point of extending and eight inch and the other three were less than finger tight. So glad I came across this!
That’s great, I’m glad you came across it too! Appreciate you checking it out 👍🏼
I just did this mod to my mach 15 a/c's. Very easy and straightforward instructions and it feels like airflow has improved. A lot more cost effective compared to buying a $175.00 piece of plastic.
Awesome, I’m glad to here it! Can’t beat a $10 mod to save some money. Appreciate you watching and checking out our channel.
thanks for sharing Chris, been wanting to do this. once the trailer is back from inspection...
It’s a big boost in performance! Very noticeable difference. We are battling 115 degree heat out here by Death Valley and I did this mod just in time!
Perfect step by step video and great results. Can’t wait for more upgrades to any rv, thanks!!
Appreciate you checking it out and watching, thanks 👍🏼
Saw this Last night and sent a link to my husband. I woke up this morning to find that he was outside, already doing this. 😀 Thank you.
Haha that’s too funny! It’s a great mod. Everybody I know who has done this is happy with it. 👍🏼
It’s funny, I did this to my unit a few weeks ago after seeing how in efficient it comes from the factory. I’m hvac certified & ur diy setup is top notch. Now whomever designed these units needs to return to school. Great video. Iv been keeping a eye out for condensation since the units designed to just dump in that area but so far so good. Gonna check out your other videos
Thanks I’ll really appreciate it. Good to hear that coming from someone who is HVAC certified! Thanks for watching 👍🏼
I just did this in my solitude. Would you mind explaining where I should keep an eye out for any condensation? Thanks.
@@Combat_Burrito sometimes if a plenum is too large and can not dump enough into the small ducts with the main vent being covered, it will drip right out of the main duct due to turbulence. This could be remedied by cutting some of the board covering the main vent that u covered (if ur unit has a large vent). You’ll notice it and it wouldn’t ruin ceiling panels or anything. Iv searched a lot and have not seen anyone complain of this and it’s quickly fixed without undoing everything you just did.
@@newgeneration3496 Since the dump function is no longer there and all sealed, should there be some kind of access hole to make sure no condensation or have a small hole where the large dump was originally. Thank you, AL
@@pr0pman That has not been an issue for mine (last two years). The a/c does run outside on the roof. I would think that had this been an issue it woul have occurred before I blocked it. At any rate no condensation issues in the trailer since doing this two years ago.
Excellent video. After watching I made two of these for my class c. The result was better than expected, thanks for showing the way.
Right on! Appreciate you watching and I’m glad it worked out for you. Everybody who’s done this mod seems really happy with the results.
Thank you so much for sharing this diy!! Our main ac went out last year and our 2nd unit is for the bedroom only. The replacement ac was so noisy we couldn't watch TV and never really cooled our RV. There was barely any output from the vents in the living room or bedroom.
The mod was simple for me to complete with little assistance. This one ac has our entire RV at a comfy 75°. We've already shared your video with others and are recommending they do theirs as well!
Thanks again!!
Oh that’s awesome Tami! So glad to hear it’s working out for you. I know we are happy with it. Make sure to subscribe because we have lots of videos on RV DIY projects, mods, maintenance and more. Thanks for watching!
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Did this mod a couple weeks ago, great improvement! Thanks for the info!
Sweet! I’m glad it helped you out and appreciate you watching. Lots of cool tips, DIY’s and things like that on our channel 👍🏼
We did this to ours about a month ago and were very surprised at all the openings into our roof area as well as openings between the intake and exhaust sides. We used the same foam as well as reflectix on areas we did not need foam. Results were outstanding. Three ducts had very little air flow and temps were no more than 8 to 10 degrees below ambient. Our ducts now blow air out with force and that is all ducts. Temps can drop 20 degrees making the trailer cold. We did use 1 inch with 1/2 inch on dump area and closed the dump off due to noise. Very quite and cold now with 13,500 ac in 22 foot trailer. Great mod. Wife is very happy now.
This is so awesome to hear! What difference it can make uh? Amazing how bad they can come sealed up from the factory. Appreciate you watching our channel and stay cool 😎
Can you explain what you mean by 1/2 in on dump area?
You went through the modification of the bunk area fairly quickly. Since I am not familiar with how the "loft" is constructed, and what angle of view was being shown. I am somewhat confused. If you have the time and inclination, a secondary video showing this might be helpful. Having said that my rig is VERY different, and I am just trying to understand what you did in yours so that I may be able to.modify it for mine
Wow , thank you for sharing this video, i actually did this project this weekend and it worked great, I was about to order one of the rv airflow systems for $170 when I seen your video. But thank you sooo much .
Awesome! Love to hear that. We’ve been really happy with it since we did it too. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
I bought one of those systems and I'm still happy i did for this summer
Hey new BFF! I did this to both my ACs and it dropped the bedroom from 86 to 72 and the living room from 89 to 76. 102 degrees outside. It will be a little cooler with the ceiling fan on. Also, I didn't notice in the bedroom AC, but the main AC center divider was centered. It had 6" of duct showing. I moved that over 2.5 inches where the duct will get the full 8.5 wide inlet that it was designed to get. The intake side was not affected, because it didn't require the full width. No bypassing either. Very cool! I can't thank you enough. Take care BFF! Dale
That’s awesome Dale, glad it worked out for you! I know it’s pretty crazy once you open these things up to see how much air can be lost in the cracks and things not taped up correctly. My divider wall was off a bit as well. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼
Great advice guys. Loving your channel. Happy to be part of your family.
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WOW! GREAT RESULTS!! Nice Job! Thanks for sharing!
Well-made video and I used it as a guide when doing my RV airbox.
One change I made that increased the airflow dramatically was leaving out the old cold air director at the underside by the filters. This allows for more air intake from the interior and almost full use of the filters on either side. Took me about 3 hours and well worth the time just for the noise reduction factor.
Glad it helped 👍🏼
Just did this to my A/C and the difference is night and day. Went to Home Depot and spent $15 on supplies. Thank you.
Awesome! Glad it helped out. It definitely made a difference for us. Appreciate you stopping by and checking out our channel 👍🏼
Hey Chris, great video. I’ll be adding this to my list of must do mods. Looks like a fun project that brings great satisfaction with great results.
Cool. Definitely brings results and isn’t that hard. Little time consuming but everybody I know who did this is happy with the results 👍🏼
I did this modification today. Following your video really made it simple and easy. While I had everything apart I shined my light down the duct and glad I did. There were multiple gaps where the duct work joined together, so the a/c was cooling the space between the roof and the ceiling! It took me awhile to get them sealed. I can't believe how much more airflow there is and much quieter!! Thank you for the video.
That’s great to hear Rich. It’s amazing how bad some of these ducts are taped up when you start opening things up!
Do you think it's worth putting thin insulation around the evaporator box on the roof ac unit, or it's overkill? Thanks!
I finally did this to our 2021 Rockwood mini lite. The air flow is a lot better and also about 8 to 10 decibels quieter. I did not get a chance for a good review due to some stormy weather but I think it will a great improvement. Thanks for the instructional video
Nice! Glad it worked out and helped a bit. Appreciate you checking out our channel. 👍🏼
Hi Chris,
Thanks for this great idea and video. I just completed this on our 36’ Arctic Fox Grande Ronde fifth wheel. The RV only came with one 15K BTU AC unit. Before I did this modification, I was worried that we needed to add a second AC in our bedroom as the flow put of the duct in the bedroom was very slow. I’m pleased to say that the difference after the modification is night and day. I have no doubt that in most climates we will be able to keep the RV cool with the single unit. The cost of the modification was about $30.00 plus some of my time. A unit from RV Airflow was $140 plus tax and shipping and I’d have also had to install it too. This is way better. Thanks again!
Awesome! Glad this helped out and let’s hope it really makes a difference for you too. Haven’t really talked to anybody who’s done this and didn’t notice an improvement of the air getting pushed through the ducts quicker. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
I did this on out two Coleman air conditioners. I did an additional mod on your design by opening up the bottom of the “V” to allow more intake air thru the filters. Also I opened up the plastic support accordingly in an area for more surface for intake air to come in.
Nice modification
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That’s great. If I ever do it over I’d do something similar. Appreciate you watching and checking out our channel. 👍🏼
You have pictures of what your talking about?
This is a great idea/mod! I’ll definitely be doing this when we get a replacement for our toy hauler. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks, It’s worked great for us. Appreciate you watching and good luck moding!
Oooh! This is really cool! I love it so much! More videos please!
THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEO - WORKS GREAT! Just made the change two weeks ago - went on a 5 day trip in still hot Texas (not today - 37 and brrr) and it was so much better. We did not have to turn on the Closed Captions when watching TV, could actually talk to each other, and all but one vent was blowing great; BLOWING STRONG IN THE BEDROOM. Certainly plan to open the vent cover to the vent that is not blowing well to determine the problem, and will examine all of the vents so just make sure everything is looking good. The jigsaw works great, just know that you may need a mask and may want to try to contain the particles - they get everywhere - and they cling; but they vac up too! THANKS AGAIN!
Awesome! Love hearing the good feedback. Glad it’s working for ya 👍🏼
Almost unbelievable! We are at the lake over 4th of July. No shade, it gets hot here. 15k ac struggles mightily here every year. We ate usually lucky to get mid 80s inside during the day and it takes hours to cool down at night.
Did this before we left Friday morning, took about 20 minutes total. It's 74 inside right now, very comfortable throughout the camper!
Awesome mod!!!
Right on! We were pretty surprised how much it helped too. Just getting that air into the camper where it needs to be and out of the ducts is huge. Thanks for watching and glad it helped out.
Excellent step by step install, looks great! Makes you wonder why the manufacturers don't do a better job. I'm definitely going to do this on our unit! Thanks
Good deal. Still been super happy with mine!
This just got added to the list of projects! Thanks for the helpful video!
It was on my list for awhile. Got to NV and 115 degree temps and I was like, ok it’s time to do this! 😂 Appreciate you watching
Great video! Awesome tutorial. Ours unfortunately is a non ducted system but we will be keeping this upgrade in mind on our next camper (someday!).
It’s been pretty surprising on much more air gets forced through the system quicker! Thanks as always for stopping by😊
We have been talking about this so your timing is perfect.
Oh cool. We figured we better go ahead and get it done because that Nevada heat was coming!
Hey man I just completed my this weekend after just getting my rv two weeks ago. What a huge difference. Thank you for posting this video. Even when I was rv shopping I kept coming back to your video to be ready to do the modification once I got a rv. I watch your video I think 11 times lol 😂
Haha that’s awesome...that you got your RV, I guess it’s awesome you watched my video 11 times too 😂😂 Be sure to follow us for other good RV tips and DIY. Thanks again for watching!
Great idea, really appreciate your thoroughness’s, and workmanship , very clean .
Thank you Geoff. Appreciate that. 👍🏼
Awesome vid! Our rig has the RV air flow system in the living area. We will be in Arkansas in August so we are going to do this mod. Already foil taped as you saw in our cleaning video. Thanks for the tutorial.
Sure thing. Appreciate you guys stopping by as always. Happy moding when you do the project!
*NICE! Outstanding idea, look forward to giving this a try someday soon. *
Thanks guys! It was actually a fun and easy product that totally pays off right away. Hope all is well and thanks for watching 👍🏼
Holy smokes! I Did this to my AC and what a difference! Better air throughout and way more quite!quote!! Took me about 3 hours.
Good deal 👍🏼Glad it helped out
This is so much cheaper that that one you can spend $200 on for the same results! I am definitely doing this asap! The ductwork in campers is so sub-par.... Great video! 👍
It is a shame that we have to go through and inspect all the duct work and vents and tape everything up. Mine were pretty decent but I’ve seen other people’s ducts with major gaps in them. Appreciate you stopping by and watching 👍🏼
I just did this today! Worked like a charm! Thanks for the awesome video.
Nice! Glad everything worked out for you. Appreciate you checking out the channel 👍🏼
@@WhyWait subscribed! Thanks again for the awesome content!
GREAT Mod. Worked better than expected ! One thing I did change was make a 2 inch hole through the center of the air deflector. (Top of triangle) so that I can still use the unit vents. Used an old vitamin bottle taped in place, does not affect the overall performance while closed, slight decrease while unit vent or vents are open. Still what a huge difference. $ 20 bucks 1.5 hrs start to finish. There is a commercial product called RV airflow system for $170. However it will eliminate the unit vents.
Good deal and I like the mod if you still want the air dump! Hope you subscribed because our channel has lots of helpful videos like this 👍🏼 Appreciate you watching!!
Completed this last night and amazed at the difference!! Thank you for the tutorial. Worked perfectly!! Oh and thanks for saving me $300 or so!!
Hahaha sure thing!! I’m glad it worked out and i appreciate you watching 👍🏼
This upgrade is definitely on my list. Think I’ll try using a table saw instead though. Thanks for the video.
If only us full timers could travel with a table saw!! 😂😂 Thanks for watching and good luck. Stay cool
Makes perfect sense! Thanks for the super-informative vid! stay cool.
Sure thing! Appreciate you watching 👍🏼
I went out and check mine, which has not been cooling like it should, and low and behold, there was a ton of cold air blowing into the hot air passage. Most of it coming from under the very edge of the frame. I will be doing this mod. Thanks
Sure thing. Your welcome. You won’t regret it 👍🏼
Excellent video! You explain things simply, thank you. I will be doing this, because the "Airflow System" charges $170 for basically a piece of styrofoam, so good job.
Yeah I me it’s fine if your not too handy but for $10 bucks and the same results you can’t beat this!
. The saved $160 buys nice steaks.
WOW great video buddy thank you for sharing. I will be looking at doing this to our AC soon.
Thanks. If you have a Coleman or Dometic AC unit with ducts going through your camper you should be good to go for the mod. 👍🏼
Wow great job. In our rv we have the new one that’s built in the ceiling. great tip on the mid bunk now I got to go look and see. Fun fact I saw on changing lanes channel there’s a piece like that for sell, granted you way is cheaper so that’s good. And we have that same sign on our room work like a captain play like a pirate.
Haha that’s awesome! Yes Corbin’s room had a sailor theme to it since he was young, why am I not surprised you guys have that sign too?🤔🤣
Great idea and great video. I stumbled upon it because my ac works very well but is freezing up. I'm definitely going to do this once I figure out what is going on with mine. Thank you. 👍
Make sure to check that your thermostat wire going into your fins is still pushed in there good. They are known to rattle out sometimes which would cause it to freeze up.
I'm doing this immediately. Thanks. Liked, and Subscribed!
Good deal. Almost everybody who has done this mod has been happy with it! 👍🏼 Appreciate you watching and subscribing😁
Great video. Thank you for sharing this I will be doing this for sure.
Thank you! Definitely appreciate you stopping by and watching. I think you’ll be impressed after the project is done. 👍🏼
Also if you put a mister set up on the roof with a calcium filter to keep that head pressure down on the compressor works here in Redding 115 kept my coach at 75
Nice job!
thanks. appreciate you checking it out
Great video! i had the material for a few weeks and finally got around to doing this mod. Absolutely amazed at the airflow its down to 71 from 90 in 2 hrs and dropping. We are in south FL and the humidity is 100%. we only have one ac i can ck off the second ac no need. I can only think of one thing to make it better.......install my home central unit in it lol.
Hahaha That’s awesome! Glad it helped. Appreciate you stopping by our channel and watching. 👍🏼
Ours will get in the mid to upper 60s now, a huge difference at 90 ambient.
You temp drop sounds right...2 hours to drop 19 degrees. I'm not sure how Why Wait dropped 9 degrees in 11 minutes. I've never seen anywhere near that performance even with 3 A/C units running.
That would be more like the pre-fab RV Airflow
WOW…..Great video and tutorial. Thanks for taking the time and saving me lots of money to spend elsewhere. Gonna do the bedroom tomorrow!!! Thanks again and Happy Camping(Fulltime in your case)🤣
Awesome! Glad you found our channel and hopefully it helps you guys. 👍🏼Enjoy the cooler air flow!
ILL CHECK BACK AFTER I GET THIS DONE. NEW DOMETIC 15K BTU FRESHJET 3 IS ICING UP BOLWS HARD WITH COVER OFF BUT CREATING BACK PRESSURE.
I tried to do this myself and it’s harder than it looks! Your install was super clean and impressive. Looks like I need to go back to the drawing board! Haha.
Oh no 😬 It’s all about the tape, the tape makes it look pretty lol
It took me all day to fix the problems, attach reflectix and foam and aluminum tape it all. The return though was huge and immediate.
Thank you, did it today. Thank you for such a great video.
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Nice Video Chris great Idea. Thanks for sharing
Sure thing! It made a drastic improvement 😃
Nice simple modification to a/c which was well explained, thank you. One minor point that struck me, and other people proposing this have also missed this. The divider should be sealed in place, but not replaced, Colman or the RV builder chose it because it is an acoustic absorber (foil one side and open faced on other) ideally your bottom sheet and any blank internal surfaces of plenum chamber should be lined with it, as long as it does not overly restrict airflow it will help to absorb fan and airflow noise. Acoustic suspended ceiling tiles (the ones they fit in the grids in big offices) are a good option, by all means use shiny tape on opposite side to airflow to seal everything up, but smooth hard surfaces propagate sound (noise is after all unwanted sound!). This is just an observation and not a criticism, I liked the simplicity of the concept.
I used your video and fixed my AC. Thanks
Excellent. Glad it could help. We really appreciate you watching! 😊
Great idea, great design. Can't use the dump for air, but could put a filter over them and open them for additional air return.
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Thank you! 👍🏼We never used the dumps anyways. When I put it back together I left that whole piece off with the track so that there’s more area for the return air.
I've done this to my RV but I opened up my intake it improves the airflow even more.
Sure thing, definitely. When I put it back together I left the one piece with the dump channel off. Appreciate you watching! 👍🏼
I wish I had a son like you to figure these things out for me! 🤗 from 👵(who just subscribed) God Bless you & yours❣️
Thank you so much! We definitely have a few videos on repairs and how to’s for RV life. This one definitely helps out during summer time though. Appreciate you watching and stay safe out there. 👍🏼😁
Its an awesome mod.....works!!!
Yes sir!
Works great, I found that a drywall surform tool works great for smoothing out cuts, especially the angles.
Nice tip! Glad the mod works for you. 👍🏼
Awesome video! 👍👍👍
Thanks, appreciate that. It definitely makes a difference!
Fantastic modification. I'm going to pick up materials and do my rv.
Good deal. It really does make a difference 👍🏼
Great video. I know what I'm doing tomorrow. I cand stand the low pressure in my vents. I can't wait to see how much this will help
Awesome! Definitely appreciate you stopping by and watching. Good luck and hope it helps!
@@WhyWait got it done. That was pretty easy to do, and such a big improvement. Thanks
Great video, thanks for posting!
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Installed the RVAirflow unit in our RV. You did a great job. Maybe even better, since I couldn't really tell if the side ducts lined up perfectly with the RVairflow box. Instead of channels in the foam board you could have just drilled holes for the lag bolts to go through. Also.. probably would have just removed the bolts and bottom plate completely for easier access. It's awesome for sure!
Great step by step instructions, thanks
Sure thing! 👍🏼 Glad it worked out for you and thanks for watching.
This is brilliant!!! Thank you so much. This was great.
Appreciate it guys. Hope all is well with you 👍🏼
Did mine last year. My a/c was extremely loud, so loud we put in a sound bar in order to hear the tv. The a/c would not cool the trailer if it was 90 outside and the ducts blew very little. We dropped the bottom plate and were surprised to find one corner of the box had a 3/4 inch gap by 4" dumping into the attic while the opposing corner had about a 1/2 inch by 4" gap. The divider that seperates incoming air from cooled air was down about 1/2 by 10 or eleven inches allowing cooled air to be recirculated within the box. This kind of explains why the a/c at best could only drop the temps by 10 degrees at most and ran constantly (and loudly) day and night. We used foam to direct air flow, removed and correctly installed the divider in the a/c box, put Reflectix on all areas not covered by foam, sealed up the two corners and blocked the a/c duct from the inside of the dump plate with reflctix and aluminum tape. The end result of this was, the a/c now will make the inside of the rv downright cold. We no longer need the tv sound bar, we run it on low most of the time now. The trailer cools down quickly. For sound, you really don't hear it on low now and on high there is no more loud rumble, just the sound of air blowing across the rooms from All the ducts that before had little to none. At campgrounds others have commented on how quite it is compared to theirs. This was on a 2019 Grand Design 22RBE purchased new. Sad how poorly installed it was and how it is designed in such a way (universal) as to create tumbling misdirected air that as a result creates a loud roaring noise. Probably the best mod we have done to the rv as on low you no longer even hear the air but the rv is nice and cool. One more note, after doing this the a/c was not as quite as we wanted it to be though much quieter and working much, much better. I dropped the bottom plate and (I don't remember if I used 1/2 inch foam, reflectix or both) covered the dump area. There is a lot of turbulence around the dump area and nothing to block the sound. With the ducts now working so much better the dump was not necessary. This did the trick and brought the sound down to very, very low as in I could whisper with my wife on low and talk in a 'normal' voice with my wife on high.
Thanks for sharing! Glad it all worked out for you 👍🏼 It’s a great mod for sure!
Great job, thanks for sharing! Doing it on mine next
Good deal. Let me know how it works out for you 👍🏼
I did a similar mod prior watching your video and it worked okay too, but because I am running on batteries, solar and inverter it still was to much power draw. So, I added a relative affordable ($450) Inverter Window AC (12000 BTU) and it runs on seamless speed and uses a fraction of the power, plus is much more quite. The install was much easier and cheaper then adding a mini split inverter AC
Good deal!! 👍🏼 Sounds like a nice mod
Nice job. It's amazing what RV manufactures do that we just don't see and they don't want us to see LOL!!
Hahaha well said!
I have 2 ac units in my 2000 zanzibar. 13500 22.5 year old ac in the rear and brand new 15000 front unit. I did the mod and now I have an interesting situation. I have the common duct that runs from front to rear. Now when I turn either one of the units(only one) then cold air comes out of the intake side of the other unit as well as all the vents. Increased air flow is an understatement. So are there negative effects from this situation?
*Party Animal !!! I am glad I watched this video, I have been thinking about this...thanks*
Definitely a nice upgrade for a low cost! Glad it can help. 👍🏼
THANKS FOR SHARING!
Sure thing! Thank you for watching 👍🏼
Thank you it works so much better on all rooms
Awesome! Glad to hear it 👍🏼
Very well presented. Thank you.
Sure thing! Appreciate you watching and hope it helps out 👍🏼
Thanks. Will def pursue this option. 👍
No problem 👍
Appreciate you, thanks for sharing, made a noticeable difference.
Nice! Everybody seems to love it. 👍🏼
Thanks for the detailed instruction.
Sure thing! Glad it can help out 😊
Can't wait to try this.
Everybody I know who has done this mod has been really happy with it. Have fun and stay cool 😎
Great instructional video. I'm headed to Lowes right now. Especially considering there's a company selling foam inserts to do the same thing for $170.00.
Appreciate that Mark. Hope the project goes well for you and thanks for watching 👍🏼