Sprinter Van Build Dometic RTX2000 Air Conditioner Install
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- Sprinter Build Series Episode 2: In this installment of the Sprinter Van Build series we look to beat the heat!!! Follow along as we install our Dometic RTX2000 AC unit in the roof of our Mercedes Cargo Sprinter Van. We tried to include all the steps and information on how to make this a successful install and learn from some of the minor inconveniences we encountered along the way. This video does not cover the electrical hookup as that will be covered in the upcoming house battery installation video.
Sprinter Van Conversion Episodes:
Episode 1 - CR Laurence Window Install - • Sprinter Camper Van Co...
Episode 2 - Dometic RTX2000 Install - This Video
Episode 2.5 - Custom Brackets for the RTX2000 - • Sprinter Van Build Cus...
Episode 3 - MaxxAir Fan Install - • Sprinter Van Build Max...
Episode 4 - Alpine Mechanisms Seat Swivel Install - • Sprinter Camper Van Bu...
Episode 5 - Espar Heater Install - • Sprinter Adventure Van...
Episode 6 - Hood Strut Install - • Sprinter Adventure Van...
Episode 7 - Flarespace Install - • Sprinter Van Build - F...
Episode 8 - Factory Wire Re-routing - • Sprinter Adventure Van...
Dometic RTX 2000 - nomadicsupply.com/dometic-rtx...
Dometic RTX 2000 Connection Cable - nomadicsupply.com/dometic-coo...
Dometic RTX Installation Kit - nomadicsupply.com/dometic-coo...
DIYVan Adapter Kit - tinyurl.com/diy-van-adapter
(We ordered the 18.5" Location which puts you right in the middle of the rear struts, the 1" spacer & the Mini-cell foam gasket)
Some Supplies Needed:
3M 90 Spray Adhesive - amzn.to/3R02NHu
3M Windo-weld - amzn.to/3QDmncB (we used two of these because of the time difference from when we installed the adapter to when we installed the spacer)
A Caulking Gun - amzn.to/3c6K1PZ
Maroon Scoth-Brite - amzn.to/3wiVKld
Lint Free Wipes - amzn.to/3K8sXp4
Isopropyl Wash Bottle - amzn.to/3QDNHaP
Isopropyl 99% - amzn.to/3CfOKJI
Painter's Tape - amzn.to/3AfGzdT
Knee Pads - amzn.to/3KgGdYT
AirSaw - amzn.to/3wk07fS
Automotive Primer (left over from window project) - amzn.to/3AeIy1J
Cheap Foam Brush - amzn.to/3wimnqm
You can find more information about the custom brackets I made in this video here - • Sprinter Van Build Cus...
I used these fully threaded M8x110 bolts to attach them - amzn.to/3XQ9sb8
Equipment Used to Make this Video:
SE Electronics Neom USB Microphone - amzn.to/3Aac34P
Shure VP83 Shotgun Microphone - amzn.to/3pzc8Kw
Sony AR7II - amzn.to/3CmDN9c
Sony FE 16-35 F4 Lens - amzn.to/3ClzhI8
Video Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Dometic RTX2000 Introduction
1:53 - Moonraker Design Co
2:12 - Supplied Needed
2:54 - DIYVan Adapter Introduction
4:21 - Marking the Cut and Drill Locations
4:56 - Drilling the Holes
5:52 - Making the Cut
7:58 - Priming
8:29 - Adapter Install
10:28 - Why the 1" Spacer?
11:06 - Gasket to Spacer Attachment
12:14 - Gasket and Spacer Install
13:38 - Dometic RTX Threaded Nut Install
14:38 - Onto the Roof!
15:34 - RTV Sealant Application
16:11 - Custom Bracket Install
17:00 - Outro
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana
License code: ARSTHITTC25WOG67
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I read on DIYVAN to use the flexseal or dicor to finish sealing the adapter to the roof. Did you guys ever do that or just the bead of window weld did the trick ?
We did FlexSeal over top on the Maxxfan install video since there’s screws through for mounting there. I was thinking about it on the A/C, but honestly after inspecting the Windoweld after it dried it sealed around the edges really well. So far it’s been holding up great with no issues. If you are worried about it the FlexSeal is pretty cheap insurance.
Thanks! I watched dozens of RTX 2000 install videos, some from pro builders and you are the ONLY one that showed pre drilling the holes for the brackets and trim! Some may not think to do that. My RTX is sitting in my home waiting for my sprinter to be delivered and I was searching for this! Glad I found your video in time. Great job!👍
Hey Rod! Thanks for stopping by and the kind comment! We really appreciate it. Make sure you watch our follow up V2 bracket install and some of the later wiring videos to get an idea for how we ran the wires too!
Hope all goes well with your install and any additional questions please reach out! We are here to help :)
Ive had my 12 volt dometic for 3 years absolutely best van purchase
Thanks for stopping by! I agree it's a great little unit for a van!
Funny seeing you here! Thanks for the vid, Todd. I'm about by buy a van to take my daughter around the country this summer and this was a great learning tool. Looking forward to seeing more.
Hey Sean!! Good to hear from you and thanks for stopping by. Wow, that sounds like so much fun, I’m hoping ours is in a place to get out this summer too! Maybe we will see you all out on the road!?
Thanks very much for you detailed tutorial on this install we did exactly as you did with the spacers. However we are at the point where we need to do just as you did with the custom fab bar. Any luck on posting that video we’d love to see it! Great job
Hey Jonathan, thanks for stopping by and for the kind words! Glad to hear you are following the same route! We ended up posting our video of those custom fabricated bracket here -> th-cam.com/video/avUskaaj7Qs/w-d-xo.html. Admittedly, the way we manufactured them does take some specialized tools but I think you could do something pretty similar with a metal cutting jig saw (or even hacksaw) if you used square bar stock for the counterbore bits instead of the round ones we turned on the lathe. Let us know if you have any questions and thanks again.
Thank you! I always start at your videos….! Appreciate it!
Of course!! Happy to help and wow that really means a lot to me!! It’s quite a bit of effort to put these together so to hear people are getting some value out of them is really great! If you ever need more info feel free to comment here! I try my best to respond to every one 🙂 happy building!
Very through and professional !
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment & the kind words, it’s really appreciated!
Excellent video!
Thank you, we appreciate it!
Thanks great video - like the notes
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by and the nice comment. Much appreciated!
Great job - very detailed! I look forward to the electrical hook ups. There are no videos on TH-cam showing the RTX 2000 electrical and how to add the 80 amp breaker. Tks
Thanks for stopping by and the kind words we really appreciate it! I hope the info was helpful! We are looking forward to the electrical videos too! We’ve been traveling to see family for the holidays but hopefully will find the time soon 🤞🏻
Been looking myself--please let me know if you find a vid showing how to best wire this
Nice install. Just a tip for your toolbox. Grab a set of countersink bits for your drill, and kiss your holes with them as a way of deburring non-uniformly much more easily than the deburring whip you've shown.
I'll leave this one up for lolz, but ignore my suggestion. Watched some more of your content and you're obviously a very competent fabricator! Seriously underrated. Nice work! Subscribed!
Hey thanks for stopping by, subscribing, the kind words and you are right so I think it’s a great tip. The countersink is much more suited for cleaning up these holes. Unfortunately I didn’t have one big enough at the time of making this video so I used the deburring tool. I’ve since bought a set as you can see in the Maxxfan video! Thanks again!
The RTX2000 is $2300, way too expensive which forced me to look for alternative. Now i found a split system that i can install under the van for $900. Best yet, i can use the roof area for more solar panels.
Hey @AZRockRunner that’s great and the wonderful part about building a van, you can choose the options that work for you and your goals. It would help everyone in your same situation if you’d share the information of the product you’ve found!
The RTX2000 is no doubt a big investment, but it’s from a brand we trust and from our previous experiences with Dometic we’ve had great customer service and know they stand behind their products and make quality stuff. I often find in the long run, for me, that’s worth paying for.
Can you send me a link to the system you used please?
Yea which system did you use?
Any chance you have some video on the electrical/wiring side of this install? You guys rock BTW;)
Hey @Wino33 unfortunately not recorded yet, but if you send us an email at hello at farrframeworks dot com I can share you our plan. Our wiring diagram is finished, just waiting for all the other projects in front of it first!
Great video thank you! I purchased that air saw you recommended. What blade are you using? The one that came with it is a little to fine and didn’t cut my max air hole so well.
Hey Mike, thanks for the kind words and for stopping by. I use the Ingersoll Rand P4FS-6 blades. I swap blades after each project and on the bigger cuts like windows and flares I do a fresh blade per side.
You could also try P4EV-6 if you wanted something a little more coarse, but I’ve never used them.
Hey! In preparation for custom fab(ulous) bars, what are the 110 fully threaded bolts you got? Couldn’t find the link in description. Can you drop it here? Thanks again!
Hey Lauren, good call. I've added it the description both on this & the bracket video. amzn.to/3XQ9sb8. You might want to hold off for just a bit though. I'm redoing the bracket design to make it more manufacturable an overall less expensive for everyone interested in them. I'll know in the next few days when I make the new prototype if these exact bolts will still work! Thanks again for the support!
Suggestion: normalize your audio, and with voice overs, drop the low end and bump up the high a little.
Thanks for the tip! I’m brand new to the video editing side of things, but it’s been fun to learn! I appreciate you taking your time to share your insight!
@@moonrakerdesign all good, if it's easy to watch, more people will do so.
I'm not here for the money myself.
😊😊
Thanks for stopping by 👋
Hi where do you get these brass embedded nut and the spacer
Unfortunately, you have to buy the mounting kit to get the brass nuts, but you can probably find something similar on McMasterCarr if you measure the size of the holes. As for the space they came from @diyvan. Link is in the description!
Will this ac run with a Bluetti AC200P (2000wh) using the 12v/10a connection? Or does this have to be connected to the driving battery in a Promaster 3500?
Hey Funzee, it will not. The max continuous power draw is up to 54 Amps and Dometic recommends a 80A breake inline. It will not run on the driving battery either, you need a dedicated house battery setup. I would say 200AH lithium MINIMUM and probably better off in the 400-600AH range if you are looking to run it for extended periods of time.
@moonrakerdesign Thank you so much for your response. So, are the truck drivers using those style batteries to run the ac in their semi trucks?
@@funzeevanzee of course! Yes, they must. Here's a good resource I found from Dometic files.ecommercedns.uk/247291/3e19d88ef57b782b8d228901f86e9c98.pdf. In the first paragraph it supports my previous recommendations by stating "The battery capacity available to power the parking cooler must be greater than 170 Ah. To guarantee an optimal operating time, a 225 Ah battery or greater is recommended." Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@moonrakerdesign Thank you so much. This helps. Good to know.
Harga yang relatif mahal dibanding kompetitor lainnya. Tapi kualitas tidak bisa bohong.
It’s true, there are some other 12VDC air conditioners from lesser known brands for quite a bit less if you are hunting for something cheaper, but the Dometic is a really nice unit and worth the price in our opinion! Thanks for stopping by!
Hello Hello !! What do you think about the Nomadic X3 48v?
It’s super nice, especially if you are doing a 48VDC power system. It wasn’t around and higher voltages weren’t that popular when I put my AC in. I think if I were to do it again. I’d seriously consider a Nomadic even 12VDC just because of the lower stack height. Having to raise the AC up to save the interior height isn’t as elegant of a solution.
Thanks for your honest reply! I think I am going that route. The Nomadic X3 48v with the EcoFlow Power Kit 5kW :-) I learned a lot with your videos and all of them are super funny !!! :-)
What wheelbase is your van?
Hey @naturallylogan507, thanks for stopping by we have a 144!
Can you bring it to Sri Lanka?
Only if I can drop it off in person 🙃! I’ve been to Sri Lanka twice, and it’s a beautiful country!
How loud is it?
Hey Robert about 70dB max.
@@moonrakerdesign
Cool thanks