We can tell you are new at this, but to me it makes the video way more interesting than "real" content creators 😅

@lostbox4636

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that. Don't worry, it will be awhile before any "real" creation happens. Probably never.

Awesome build! It's more helpful to offer recommendations on battery based on watt hours. When somebody talks in amp hours, we have no clue what that bank can offer without calculating in the voltage.

Mini splits changed everything for me, just like house a/c, i imstalled a 9000btu

If possible, please make a detailed video about how to modify the mini-split to be able to mount the outside unit sideways. Thanks,

Thanks for the content.. I had not thought of removing the compressor from a mini-split to reorient it. I installed a 8000 btu window unit in my drivers rear compartment, partially because it would fit, and a minisplit wouldn't, and partially because I already had it sitting around. I cut a hole in the back of the bottom rear of the compartment and put a washable filter over the hole, and then hole in the top of the door with a 700 cfm thermostatically controlled exhaust fan. Works good once I got a baffle system set up to get a good airflow path across the coils. I did need an additional fan inside the box to get the cold air from the back of the unit to the front. If I have to do it again I will use a mini-split, as the window unit is not very efficient, usually about 750 watts with all the ancillary fans to make it work. I've got 1560 watts of solar so its about break even in the summer with the sun up.

@lostbox4636

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this detailed comment. It gives insight for folks thinking of trying that route. Sounds like you did a good job.

Awesome! Thanks! We just started our F450 4x4 Ambo build. Roof raise is next, then build out. We want a mini spilt but it’ll probably be a retrofit as well… thanks for the info!

@lostbox4636

3 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Mr Cool i bought is also dehumidifier

Your build out skills are impressive!

@lostbox4636

4 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks!

Tom, you funny guy!

Nice, thanks!

@lostbox4636

4 ай бұрын

You bet!

I am in the planning stage for my overland expedition vehicle. I thought I was using a lot of insulation at 4", but 8" on your friends bus is amazing. My plan is to do numerous Arctic trips in my rig and also spend time in the desert southwest so the extra insulation would help keep the internal environment comfortable. My external habitat width will be 8.5 ft to accommodate the 4" of insulation without losing too much interior space, 8" is awesome for efficiency, but seems like it would take up too much space that is so precious in a bus build and there is no way to make the bus wider to accommodate the extra insulation. 8" of insulation is more than the average home built with 2x6 walls thus 5.5" of insulation unless extra foam board is used on the exterior of the home. I agree 8-10k btu for a small space is perfect, once the space is cool the fan can be turned to the lowest setting to maintain the temp and have the unit super quiet.

@lostbox4636

4 ай бұрын

Yeah it's overkill and he knows it. I told him he just needs to buy a block of ice for cooling all summer long. He's also doing two mini splits.

That's a really nice rig ya got there!! I'm interested in doing a similar kodiak/ambulance conversion or mounting a shipping container onto back of kodiak box truck frame and use as a camper. What did the ambulance originally cost ya? How long did it take for build? Have an estimate of $ you put into the build?

@lostbox4636

3 ай бұрын

I think this is in the main video. 44k for the ambulance, I'd say one solid year to build, about 80k into the build.

Thanks for all the great info. Pioneer makes a 9K BTU heat pump called the “under bench “ that is all one unit that I am considering for my ambulance.Have you seen that and what are your thoughts?

@lostbox4636

2 ай бұрын

I have not seen that or heard of it yet. Sounds amazing, I would be very interested in something like that.

@scottaxness3971

2 ай бұрын

@@lostbox4636 I am looking into it and there seems to be a potential glitch in that it isn’t inverter based and might be less efficient and use more power than the larger bodied two piece units for the same BTU. But if a guy has excess power on a regular basis, it’s probably ok. Given that it’s built specifically for RVs, it might be more resistant to vibration and the stresses on the road would give it versus bolted to the side of the house. Take care

what wires did you cross to kill the mb? and yeah, 46F would never be considered "cold" in my neck of the woods (9000' Bailey, CO)! how's Baja these days? used to surf down there late 80's-early 90's... would love to get back there again!

@lostbox4636

4 ай бұрын

No idea which wires, wasn't worth the time. Baja is great but certainly "discovered". I doubt I'll go back since I no longer do wind sports. I'm sure most of the surf spots are still worth it.