This is true!! I have a 2001 that I just got for free that has been sitting in garage it’s whole life and the roof needs rebuilt because there is a A/c unit on top and I have now taken a/c off to inspect and it’s because the gasket over time have dried up and when they had it camping then it rains water got in and ruined the inside of roof and holds water. I’m thinking about not putting it back in when I rebuild the roof this winter.
You are a genius! I have been using a single hose portable AC in my canvas tent and even with 12000 btus, it just could not hold up to the Texas heat. I had major issues with the canvas sucking in and bugs getting in. Also when we camp in humid areas, the unit had to be set up to drain constantly, sometimes getting water in the tent. You solved all these problems!!! I can’t wait to try this in my tent. No cutting, no bugs and cool air!!! Thank you so much. 😊
I couldn’t agree more with you about the roof top a/c. I have a portable one that is a reverse cycle. I bought that as I wanted it more in the middle of the pop up. Great video
Do you think if you had used a 8k BTU unit, the sucking of the canvas would not have been ass bad? Maybe the 12k was just to powerful? I have a rock wood pop-up camper and I’m looking into using a portable AC.
I think you could definitely do this, but I would worry about condensation within the cabinet and water coming off the compressor. In my experience, the amount of water generated by the window unit is substantial and there’s no way I’d want it draining in the camper.
I would say if u have a roof a/c you have to change out that roof gasket every couple of years no matter what. And they are already cheap enough off Amazon that it’s not a big deal. And it’s not hard.
G'day, I know this is a bit late, (typical Aussie) but could you put the window A/C in a cupboard cut a 10inch hole thru the van wall and cover it with a big vent cover. Cheers.....
I think you could do that, but I’ve told others I would not. The main reason is condensation. A window unit is made to be outside of the window, not enclosed. If you’re using it in really dry conditions, maybe you’re good. But any humidity at all and a window unit will produce a lot of water. I personally do not think the convenience of having it in a cupboard is even remotely close to the risk of water damage. And that’s particularly true given how easy my setup is. In my opinion, keep your storage space in the cabinets and keep the unit outside like mine. You won’t need it year round anyway. I keep mine in a closet by my back door. Water damage will create 10x more problems than the mild inconvenience of having to set up the unit like mine.
@@hobitknobbin7827 Hey thanks for getting back to me young fella. (I am 71) I did buy a small A/C and a fridge slide. The A/C lives in the cupboard between the two bunks. When my wife uses it, (she is the only one who uses the van to attend various sport tornies) she opens the boot, unlocks the fridge slide and slides the A/C 3/4 out into the boot. She then leaves the boot lid half open. Works like a beauty. Cheers...
Not sure I follow…. The window unit is outside the camper and it is taking hot air from outside, cooling it, then shooting cold air into the camper. The portable unit is inside the camper, it is taking the air inside the camper that’s already cool, cooling it further and venting hot air out. To have enough air return in a portable it starts sucking hot air from outside, into the camper from every crack, seam, etc. The window unit works a million times better than a portable.
@@hobitknobbin7827 So you window unit is not mounted on the wall of the pop up facing in? If it is then it is taking air from the inside as you can see the filter gets cover with dust it sucks in.
I inherited a pop up someone had alread installed a window unit into an interior cabinet, cut a hole in the side and installed an exhaust fan to vent. My issue im having now is with the condensation dripping onto the floor. Wondering if you have any creative suggestions. Ive already made use of a drip tray but space is limited and removing a tray full of water is less than ideal
Yeah that doesn’t sound sustainable with water damage issues. Your best bet is to remove the unit, coat the floor in some kind of waterproof membrane (redguard is what I’d recommend), install some kind of drain in the floor and reinstall the window unit.
Appreciate the feedback. I’m working on it. Ive always said I want to give enough information for people to feel like they don’t have any questions after watching but there’s definitely a balance. Will keep working on it and hope you hang in there. I’m about to start an intense series on a custom trailer build
This is true!! I have a 2001 that I just got for free that has been sitting in garage it’s whole life and the roof needs rebuilt because there is a A/c unit on top and I have now taken a/c off to inspect and it’s because the gasket over time have dried up and when they had it camping then it rains water got in and ruined the inside of roof and holds water. I’m thinking about not putting it back in when I rebuild the roof this winter.
You are a genius! I have been using a single hose portable AC in my canvas tent and even with 12000 btus, it just could not hold up to the Texas heat. I had major issues with the canvas sucking in and bugs getting in. Also when we camp in humid areas, the unit had to be set up to drain constantly, sometimes getting water in the tent. You solved all these problems!!! I can’t wait to try this in my tent. No cutting, no bugs and cool air!!! Thank you so much. 😊
Can mod the single hose A/C to a dual hose. Just depends on what model you get though.
I couldn’t agree more with you about the roof top a/c. I have a portable one that is a reverse cycle. I bought that as I wanted it more in the middle of the pop up. Great video
This video was just what I was looking for
Do you think if you had used a 8k BTU unit, the sucking of the canvas would not have been ass bad? Maybe the 12k was just to powerful? I have a rock wood pop-up camper and I’m looking into using a portable AC.
Do you have a link to the deck hatch?
What do you use to power the 10k ac? If a generator inverter how big?
I want to see how to use the window ac?
Do you think its possible to put a window AC in your cabinetrytry then exhaust it through the floor?
I think you could definitely do this, but I would worry about condensation within the cabinet and water coming off the compressor. In my experience, the amount of water generated by the window unit is substantial and there’s no way I’d want it draining in the camper.
I would say if u have a roof a/c you have to change out that roof gasket every couple of years no matter what. And they are already cheap enough off Amazon that it’s not a big deal. And it’s not hard.
G'day, I know this is a bit late, (typical Aussie) but could you put the window A/C in a cupboard cut a 10inch hole thru the van wall and cover it with a big vent cover.
Cheers.....
I think you could do that, but I’ve told others I would not. The main reason is condensation. A window unit is made to be outside of the window, not enclosed. If you’re using it in really dry conditions, maybe you’re good. But any humidity at all and a window unit will produce a lot of water. I personally do not think the convenience of having it in a cupboard is even remotely close to the risk of water damage. And that’s particularly true given how easy my setup is. In my opinion, keep your storage space in the cabinets and keep the unit outside like mine. You won’t need it year round anyway. I keep mine in a closet by my back door. Water damage will create 10x more problems than the mild inconvenience of having to set up the unit like mine.
@@hobitknobbin7827 Hey thanks for getting back to me young fella. (I am 71) I did buy a small A/C and a fridge slide. The A/C lives in the cupboard between the two bunks. When my wife uses it, (she is the only one who uses the van to attend various sport tornies) she opens the boot, unlocks the fridge slide and slides the A/C 3/4 out into the boot. She then leaves the boot lid half open. Works like a beauty.
Cheers...
Sounds like you’ve got a sweet setup! Well done good sir
I don't see a video of your window AC. Did you post it?
i am fixing up a pop up. i have a portable ac but its too yall. my camper only has 22 inches high when closed
Yeah, don’t store it in your pup. I just packed mine in the bed of my truck. Mine was also too tall.
A window also draws cool air inside and draws hot air from outside, the same as a portable, plus having the screens open lets hot air in also.
Not sure I follow…. The window unit is outside the camper and it is taking hot air from outside, cooling it, then shooting cold air into the camper. The portable unit is inside the camper, it is taking the air inside the camper that’s already cool, cooling it further and venting hot air out. To have enough air return in a portable it starts sucking hot air from outside, into the camper from every crack, seam, etc. The window unit works a million times better than a portable.
@@hobitknobbin7827 So you window unit is not mounted on the wall of the pop up facing in? If it is then it is taking air from the inside as you can see the filter gets cover with dust it sucks in.
I inherited a pop up someone had alread installed a window unit into an interior cabinet, cut a hole in the side and installed an exhaust fan to vent. My issue im having now is with the condensation dripping onto the floor. Wondering if you have any creative suggestions. Ive already made use of a drip tray but space is limited and removing a tray full of water is less than ideal
Yeah that doesn’t sound sustainable with water damage issues. Your best bet is to remove the unit, coat the floor in some kind of waterproof membrane (redguard is what I’d recommend), install some kind of drain in the floor and reinstall the window unit.
@@hobitknobbin7827 I was thinking the same thing. Build a drip pan with a hose where the water drips out the hose past the depths of the wood floor.
💯 same problem
Couldn’t you just use a dual hose unit for a portable AC?
great video but brother you gotta rehearse. And think before you speak because man it take forever to get to the point.
Appreciate the feedback. I’m working on it. Ive always said I want to give enough information for people to feel like they don’t have any questions after watching but there’s definitely a balance. Will keep working on it and hope you hang in there. I’m about to start an intense series on a custom trailer build
@@hobitknobbin7827 No keep it the way you have it bro ! Very well done don't worry about the trolls . Great Vid
I agree with Daven, video was perfect, I feel very informed!
Wow you’re an ass haha. He’s explaining it just fine and in detail. FRO
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Complaining about everything!