How To Make Your RV AC More Efficient | Cheap RV AC Mod

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This video will show you how to make your RV AC more efficient! This RV AC modification is long overdue, and we couldn't be happier with the results. This AC mod has increased the airflow throughout our RV's ductwork and has made the cooling much more efficient! The best part of this AC mod is the cost, less than $20! If you want to make your RV AC more efficient and stay cool this summer, you're in the right place!
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00:00 RV AC Mod Intro
00:38 AC Modification Supplies
01:08 Removing The RV A/C Outer Cover
02:18 Why Your RV A/C is Inefficient
03:18 Fitting The First Piece
06:24 Fitting The Top Piece
09:27 Fitting The Bottom & Closing Off The Box
11:51 Final Assembly and Sealing
16:33 Reassemble The Outer A/C Cover
16:47 Final Thoughts

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  • @RollingBrookRanch
    @RollingBrookRanch19 күн бұрын

    My husband sent me this link… I was able to do this modification by myself following your instructions. Huge improvement in air flow. As we head into 100+ degree weather this 4th of July weekend, this will be a lifesaver. Great clear instructions, anyone can do this!!! Thank you!

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    18 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!

  • @matthewsmith1460
    @matthewsmith1460 Жыл бұрын

    The fact that you mentioned your son in the bunk area, noting that he will finally have more air, that is awesome. To many so called dads out there that don’t think of their kids and just themselves. You are great, and I hope your kids recognize it. Great job

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!

  • @johnmaida160
    @johnmaida160 Жыл бұрын

    I did this mod last year. What a difference! The A/C unit is much quieter and it puts out much colder air! When I did this mod, I found that the intake was clogged with wires! I moved them to the side and secured them with zip ties.. 45 minutes of work for a world of difference! I recommend this for everyone!

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s definitely a game changer! Just having everything sealed up would help a ton. Thanks for watching!

  • @biologistjim4905
    @biologistjim4905 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work Bro, picking up out Motorhome this week, this will be the first Mod that I will do.

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    Жыл бұрын

    It has helped our A/C efficiency quite a bit! Thanks for watching!

  • @markainbinder6213
    @markainbinder621321 сағат бұрын

    You get more air introduced in 1 area. By completely blocking it you work the system harder. You can block half of it, not all.

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    21 сағат бұрын

    This doesn’t block anything, it simply provides a direct feed into the duct work to distribute the cool air more efficiently and evenly throughout the RV. Many manufacturers are now using an insert in the a/c to do this from the factory. Thanks for watching!

  • @Weatherscapes
    @Weatherscapes11 ай бұрын

    great idea!!! May give this a try!

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    11 ай бұрын

    It is a game changer! Wish I would have done it years ago!

  • @inmyimage1081
    @inmyimage1081 Жыл бұрын

    interesting diy of that foam thing you can buy. will have to look into doing this for the bedroom ac but not sure i could do anything for the main one because we don’t have interior access to it.

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @georgestevens3770
    @georgestevens377028 күн бұрын

    It works.... rear ac pushes hard all the way to the kitchen vents...30' away.

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    18 күн бұрын

    Awesome! I know it made a world of difference in our 5th wheel

  • @donniemabry1470
    @donniemabry1470 Жыл бұрын

    You ever do any tent camping ps I love watching your son fishing hope to see more fishing shows.

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    Жыл бұрын

    We don’t tent camp these days, but we will definitely be adding in some fishing videos!

  • @vdubing01
    @vdubing01 Жыл бұрын

    Should have left out that first plastic panel you put back in. It restricts the intake. Remove it for even more flow.

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll check that out, thanks for sharing!

  • @timothybuchanan1611
    @timothybuchanan161111 ай бұрын

    Do you think that half inch foam board would be strong enough to do this project?

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    11 ай бұрын

    I would not recommend it due to the force of the air.

  • @desertfresh3740
    @desertfresh37409 ай бұрын

    Interesting...i have a Toy Hauler so removing the ability to open the vents directly sounds less than ideal but I'm willing to give it a go. The AC shouldn't struggle at 80° ambient temps...

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    9 ай бұрын

    It definitely helps the overall efficiency. Both of our A/C’s would run non stop in Florida from about 10am till 9-10pm prior to this modification. Now the living room A/C actually cycles off and on throughout the day.

  • @desertfresh3740

    @desertfresh3740

    9 ай бұрын

    @@JouppiOutdoors ah, I have a 26' (33 overall) with a single AC in the back.

  • @robertknott7697
    @robertknott7697Ай бұрын

    Thought you were going to trim (45°) the upper pieces where the air discharged into the plenum. Bad transition area.

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    Ай бұрын

    It’s a tight space in there, but the airflow is incredibly good now.

  • @VAMPIREBRIAN
    @VAMPIREBRIAN Жыл бұрын

    i achieved the same results using "FOAM CORE" poster board from my local dollar store and hvac tape for a fraction of the cost as the pink insulation board from the hardware store

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice! I’m sure that works just as good. The foam board I used was only $7 for a 2’ x 2’ piece so it wasn’t really expensive. Thanks for sharing!

  • @timothybuchanan1611

    @timothybuchanan1611

    11 ай бұрын

    Do you think that the foam core poster board will be strong enough to withstand the air pressure and not bend?

  • @timothybuchanan1611

    @timothybuchanan1611

    11 ай бұрын

    Did your method greatly reduce the noise of the air conditioner? I'm wondering if thicker material might be better at sound deadening.

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    11 ай бұрын

    I don’t know, but there is quite a bit of force there. The foam board is really inexpensive so I would recommend using that.

  • @VAMPIREBRIAN

    @VAMPIREBRIAN

    11 ай бұрын

    @@timothybuchanan1611 12db reduction i used 2 layers of foam core then wrapped it in silver widow shade material i had in my trunk.... $4 window shade from family dollar

  • @Here-2-Learn
    @Here-2-Learn Жыл бұрын

    So how’s the comparison?

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, it’s 97 degrees out right now and 74 inside. Prior to this we would struggle to stay under 80 with both A/C units running. I have also done this to the bedroom a/c. Definitely distributes the air more evenly throughout the 5th wheel.

  • @jdog1297
    @jdog1297 Жыл бұрын

    This WILL void the warranty....you can't adjust the air intake rate or the backflow pressure without taxing the blower motor...this will shorten the lifespan considerably.

  • @JouppiOutdoors

    @JouppiOutdoors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info, however…there is an insert available that is now being installed by many RV manufacturers that does exactly what this modification does. It is only directing the air into the ductwork of the trailer. If there is a question of warranty, I would recommend the consumer reach out to their RV manufacturer.

  • @jdog1297

    @jdog1297

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JouppiOutdoors consdering I am a Dometic and Coleman dealer, i've never seen this 'insert' you are talking about. Every AC has the ability to just run through the ductwork, that's not what we're talking about here, what is happening here is restricting the intake and output air flow, which is inherently bad for the upper unit.

  • @garyag45

    @garyag45

    11 ай бұрын

    @@jdog1297. Check RV Airflow, 👍😎🇺🇸🦅

  • @timothybuchanan1611

    @timothybuchanan1611

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@jdog1297Thanks for your expertise in this area. Can you explain how the input air has been restricted? Also, the only way I can see that the output air has been restricted is that you've sealed out all of the spots where air could leak out around the ceiling cover of the air conditioner. Is that where the output is being restricted or is there some other place as well. I look forward to your response.

  • @DirectCurrent4u

    @DirectCurrent4u

    9 ай бұрын

    @@jdog1297 Can You please explain how this is restricting the air intake and output air flow???

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