We've got loads more detail on this little test on our site here: www.gonewiththewynns.com/off-grid-solar-rv-air-conditioning I hope this helps debunk a few of those naysayers out there, it sure did open our eyes to the possibility :)

@monster1576

8 жыл бұрын

You guys are the coolest

@simonlynchsae

8 жыл бұрын

+Gone with the Wynns Math could have saved you the effort. It's not as fun and exciting, but it's always right! ;) It's cool to see that with a good setup, one can run the AC for a few hours just to keep the temperature acceptable! Keep up the fun videos!

@StimRacingTrailerandTravels

8 жыл бұрын

+Gone with the Wynns Great job guys, and RV Geeks. You guys are the best!

@NomadicSociety

8 жыл бұрын

+simonlynchsae yes on paper 800watts of solar on top running a 386 watt portable Ac unit sounds like it could work for most older RV setups this is my plan but still expensive to set up

@RealFarknMcCoy

8 жыл бұрын

+Gone with the Wynns Yes, it's good to see that the advances in technology are bringing this into the realm of possibility. A few years ago, this was just not possible - now it's looking promising. And not just for motorhome setups, either. Imagine how awesome it will be for the people living in desert/tropical environments to be able to run a/c off of solar. :-D

It is 100% possible to run your Air Conditioner off of your Solar system. The question is do you have the right size Solar System to support your needs. Making sure you have energy efficient equipment is also vital. Installing a soft start kit on Air Conditioners is never a bad idea. Many new models of HVAC equipment will have soft start installed from the factory. You can also make a soft start kit if you have the technical prowess. All of the material to create a soft start kit are available and inexpensive. Great Experiment thanks for the post.

I know Old "Land Locked" video but one of the reasons I follow you guys is the "experiments" and equipment test reviews you guys perform. This one regarding AC and solar certainly deserves more hits based upon the plethora of KZread vids/questions on the subject. Fair winds!

Thanks for "doing the test" I have always wondered if on an optimum "Solar Day"! ... it can be done! You guys are awesome! Thanks to the RVGeeks for their input too!

Thanks for making it super informative and bothering all the experts for us.

Lithium batteries are awesome! Great video, Nice RV & solar setup. I'm getting lots of AC from solar. Using my AC as a dump load.

Really do appreciate all you are doing and sharing with us, seriously... Your experiences and willingness to share your found knowledge with the rest of us full timers is "priceless" !!! So Thank YOU Both!

You two have the best channel relating to RV living. Thanks for well edited and high quality content, really enjoy watching them.

Thanks for including us in this great experiment. It was fun to be a small part of it. And for those asking exactly what we did to re-wire the electrical panel.... if we told you, we'd have to kill you. We love you Nikki & Jason, but that includes you, too. :-P

@RVgeeks

8 жыл бұрын

+chris ce Yeah... those Wynns just left us out there to die. ;-) In an upcoming video, we'll be sharing the details of why we were camped about 500 feet away, rather then right nearby.... because we got our oversize RV stuck in the sand where they were! So we had to hoof it back home. Thanks for looking out for us, Chris.

@KevinLauscher

8 жыл бұрын

+RVgeeks kind of wish there was a bit more of that classic rv geeks voice narrating to really seal the deal. nice colab!

@RVgeeks

8 жыл бұрын

Sorry. The Wynns couldn't afford my voiceover fee. ;-)

@starttherebellion9146

8 жыл бұрын

+Dragonetta - You mean using a winch with a land anchor for self-extraction?

@jw11432

8 жыл бұрын

+RVgeeks So much for freedom of information.

This is the most cheerful video I've ever seen on KZread. I'm so used to seeing people get hurt or some kind of disaster happening.

@876234ABC

7 жыл бұрын

They're obviously quite wealthy--look at that rig! Money can't buy happiness, but it certainly can rent it...

Thank you for sharing your experiment. Can't believe it worked. Out in the dry desert I think I'd opt for an energy efficient swamp cooling solution, but it's good to see that you can boon dock in more humid climates in comfort with the right kind of set up!

This gives me such off grid hope since I don't think I am roughing it material. Lol. Love your channel it is so informative and helpful and funny!

Late breaking news.. That "soft start microprocessor control" gizmo that you briefly mentioned by MicroAir of Pensylvania is the most AMAZING device ever invented. AI little pricey , but man, does it live up to it's claims. My AC unit starts and runs and cycles on my Honda 2000 which it never did before and the Honda barely even comes out of eco mode. It is a must have device for anyone wnating to minimize their inverter, or generator size etc.Thanks for mentioning it.

@gonewiththewynns

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Garbe AWESOME!!!! That is so cool. We're looking at one for our boat AC so we can run it off our battery bank too.

@Brandywine-farm

5 жыл бұрын

You can get a hard start capacitor on Amazon for $20. Same thing without the fancy computer board.

@UTBanjo

5 жыл бұрын

It’s not the same thing, at all. The cheap hard start capacitor with help with the surge. The Microair actually allows me to run my 13.5K AC on a Honda Eu2000i, and I could never make that happen on the hardstart.

@theunconventionaldeal3879

5 жыл бұрын

There are cheaper soft starts, handy for microwaves and anything with large inrush currents.

@arthurlucas4920

4 жыл бұрын

@@UTBanjo I just put in a MicroAir. Just amazing! Same experience you had. I have a 100 foot extension cord to just keep batteries fresh. Just for giggles plugged in to extension cord and fired up the A/C. Wow it worked fine! Pricey but well worth it.

You guys are great! Love the delivery and the laughter. Kept me a captive attentive audience no problem. Now I’m off to binge watch all your other content. Keep up the great work!

You guys are so awesome! Love what you do and how you share your knowledge along the way. You've inspired us to go full time!!

Great ! What you both did the future of the industry is amazing and as always are presenting new ideas for the RV buyer to demand thru new innovations which cannot happen quickly without your input , thank you again and enjoy your journey !

At Caravan Salon 2016 in Dusseldorf there was a Roadtrek vehicle which had AC running off the battery. It had 400A of lithium batteries on board. It also had an electric hot plate. This seems to me to be a revolution in RV technology. I am glad yours works - but there is no shortage of sun in California. Lithium batteries can go down to almost zero unlike traditional lead acid batteries.

@veganpotterthevegan

6 жыл бұрын

Alan Heath They can but it's bad to run them below 10%

3 years later, I'm seeing this. I know from Burning Man that loads of people have a pre-load limiting gadget connected, and that reduces the start up surges.

@LukeRT

4 жыл бұрын

They glazed over that their inverter is rated for 40 amps max, and they were pulling 70 amps and some change..good way to let the smoke out of your inverter, soft start in place or not

WOW ! What a GREAT testament to your system. That was simply amazing ! I only have half the solar & 2/3 rds the inverter on my 5er. So I won't be doing it anytime soon . But to see it done was so cool. Keep the good stuff coming.

Now that was an interesting experiment and great information to know for those of us that think we have to have air conditioning when the temperature hits the 85 to 90 degree mark. Thanks for having the guts to even try this off of the batteries.

what about just a truck camper with about 5500-6500btu AC? I'm planing a round country trip, and will use the seasons to my advantage temperature wise, but will still need AC/heat at times of course. I'm hoping 1000w will be enough for this, with propane and engine charging(diesel) to supplement. its a tiny camper, and my budget for the solar alone will be around 2,000$.

I also am a senior RV tech who retired 5 years ago. And I thought I may as well release some information to help you. A/C does in fact draw a lot of power and to cool your unit with what you have will drain it down over time. But there is also an alternative that will use much less of the precious power while out off the grid. A dehumidifier uses much less power and instead of recycling the hot moist air and cooling it as an A/C does. A dehumidifier removes the moisture from the air inside and drains it off to the outside or into a drip pan withing the unit. Thus cooling the unit my removing the hot water droplets held in the air trapped inside your RV. It cools the RV using about 1/3rd the power. It does take a bit more time to cool the unit down but it could continue to work using just you solar array alone while also charging the battery bank too. Food for thought, enjoyed you video.

@Mike82ARP

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, but they are in the desert where humidity is not a problem. I would think adding some humidity would be preferable and would suggest a small "swamp cooler" which can run off a small 12v fan and add some humidity to the RV.

@komerwest9520

6 жыл бұрын

Henry Avery The AC in our master bedroom has a dehumidifier in it. Thats normally what I have it set on. Love it.

@BOBBERtheKID

6 жыл бұрын

All air conditioners remove humidity, that is why on newer cars you will hear the compressor kick on when your the defroster on.

@robertoblanco4410

6 жыл бұрын

You could use a mini split ac plumbed in with a all dc ac. Also, swamp coolers work great in a desert. Of course running a generator with diesel or propane would be cheaper in the short term .

@thelionsden3323

5 жыл бұрын

@@BOBBERtheKID OR YOU CAN FART. SEE WHEN PEOPLE FART OTHER PEOPLE CLEAR THE ROOM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS FART AND THE HUMIDITY WILL CLEAR THE RV HA HA HA HA

Thanks guys. Im planning on full time rving while freelancing around the U.S. and this information is huge for me

Great to see you and the RV Geeks working together.

The "holy grail" of RV boon-docking is a DC A/C compressor. Well, it is on the horizon ! Automotive component manufactures are now making DC A/C compressors for battery and hybrid vehicles. The real win is when they have a variable speed compressor for RV A/C systems. These are the current "state of the art" in mini-split heat pump/A/C units. They have their own built in inverter.

@kevintaylor5715

4 жыл бұрын

No need to brag.

The million dollar question in the back of every RV'er's mind LOL. This is very interesting, you guys are awesome!

You guys seems super happy and satisfied with life and with each other i hope everyone could live like that!!! thumbs up you guys

After watching this I can't help but think you are gonna be totally prepared for Burning Man this year!!! I hope to finally meet you after following you for a couple years now!

Educational as always, thanks guys - we don't have solar, but it's good to know A/C is possible with the right gear. Hey Jason, around 8:30 it occurred to me you look rather like David Bowie! Has anyone ever told you that? (when he was younger of course ;) Safe travels you two!

@gonewiththewynns

8 жыл бұрын

+RVLove | Marc & Julie Bennett I like it, David Bowie. Never heard it before but I can see the resemblance. :)

@thelionsden3323

5 жыл бұрын

@@gonewiththewynns how many batteries and how much is the price tag. I am getting a camper that has no vehicle attached. I am from Philadelphia Pennsylvania we don't have sun like you guys do but I need your help

Awesome experiment! That's the first I've heard about the soft start. Thanks for the great info. I love how the RVGeeks just show up in the desert and walk off into oblivion :)

@RVgeeks

8 жыл бұрын

+RVwithTito Don't worry Brian. After they sent us packing, they had the compassion to call search and rescue. ;-)

"Oh..I'm not wearing shoes..." Classic! excellent production you two.

I've been wondering about this topic for the longest time. It's fascinating to see someone running AC off of their solar setup.

You can get DC only HVAC units. In fact Practical Pepper here on KZread has some great videos of mini-split units that run completely on solar.

@kevintaylor5715

4 жыл бұрын

Don't advertise your own channel

You guys are AWESOME............ I have never spent an hour in an RV, but I am fascinated by them and the people who live in them. Recently I discovered The RVgeeks, and love them. Just the other day I discovered you guys, and now I find out that you know The RVgeeks. OMG, I have reached a state of Nirvana. Your sense of adventure and enthusiasm is a joy to behold. Thank you for these vicarious thrills.

@RVgeeks

8 жыл бұрын

+Vincent Maturo Nikki & Jason are the greatest, and we're honored to call them friends.

@NomadicSociety

8 жыл бұрын

+Vincent Maturo lol ahh Nirvana! i love it

@RVSteveTravels

7 жыл бұрын

Vincent Maturo love RV Geeks! Wish I had them on speed dial!

After watching you 2 sail I decided to look at some RV stuff. Good info!

Best video you two have posted yet, thank you for all the great information.

I don't know about RV efficiency, but there are new variable speed compressors with inverter motors that achieve SEER ratings of 33, about double what standard high efficiency units of this type achieve. The units run at top speed initially and as the thermostat set point is approached the unit slows down until it is running at a speed where the output matches the heat entering the space it is cooling as well as heat generated from bodies, activities, etc. You might want to check some of these units out. Of course the problem will be mounting the outside units. Some of them run directly on 48V D/C so no inverter is needed between solar panels wired to achieve 48V and the units. They can be zoned as well so you keep the main space you occupy cool during the day and then at night switch to cooling your sleeping quarters and bathroom. Great experiment though. Wonder how long it will take for your inverter to have a melt down due to the very high current draw when it is changing 24 or 48V DC into 120V AC. Good luck. Always find your videos informative and enjoyable.

@XRinger

7 жыл бұрын

I use Min-split cool/heat units on my home. A 24,000 BTU Sanyo can hog a lot of power when starting, but because of the 'inverter' technology which controls the fan and compressor motor speeds (outside unit), I can start up slowly keeping the 230vac amps under 10 amps. (under 2.3 KW) easily. Today it wasn't too hot, so the max start up power was under 700 watts. After the house was cooled down (about an hour), the power dropped to under 500 watts. (I have TED monitors) So the cooling is running along at 470w and then drops down to 10w when the house is a tad over-cooled.. Works almost the same when heating. The main cause of higher power use is real cold weather.. It can average around 1 KW per hour.. Up to 20 kWh per day.. (I'm installing a new unit that works down to -20 degrees F).. This kind of system is one of the better ways for people living off-grid, when they have a lot of PV panels.. :)

@brucebear1

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, the technology on these is great today, and it's advancing (without great purchase price increases) by leaps and bounds. I have a number of friends who have put mini-splits into RVs with mixed results. It appears that they're not built to withstand RV stresses without mods at the present. But if you mount the components on rubber mounts, be sure wiring has flex room but is mounted securely, ditto for the coolant ("Freon") lines, be sure of your air flows for compressor and condenser modules, etc., the newer models seem to be lasting well. There are also options being developed. There are systems with one compressor unit running two or more evaporator/air handlers, etc. (although I think I'd prefer the redundancy of two separate systems). Have a look at the websites for technical details. My opinion is that these units are a bit of an experiment for RVs now but soon, they'll be a powerful option.

@XRinger

7 жыл бұрын

Using them on RVs would require some anti- vibration mods. It would be better to have them designed from the baseplate up for RVs..

@Mradevans

7 жыл бұрын

Richard Lee not sure I completely agree in that regard, design for vibration and road issues sure, but rv specific, not thrilled with that, the reason, cost, just because it's "rv" you can add 100% to your asking price, not because it's 2 times better, but because only rich people buy ac made to run on batteries it's the same thing for semi ac, apus capable of running ac for 8-10 hours runs between 6 and 15k (used/new) and more often it's a small deisel generator and a splice into the existing ac/coolant lines, there are SOME battery powered units, but those are in the 10k range as well, I've looked at fabricobbling my own together, and I CAN do it with off the shelf parts for about 3-6k, evert once in a while you'll see a guy who stuck a home ac unit in and set up a small generator on the frame to run it for less than 1000$ bottom line, I don't trust rv and truck mfgs to cone up with a better product because I'll end up paying through the nose

@terrywaters6186

7 жыл бұрын

A 13,500 btu RV rooftop AC can be bought for $600. A 3500 watt generator to power it can be bought under $300, I managed to buy a dual-fuel one for $179 last summer.

Interesting, didnt realize they made a "soft start" module for small air conditioners like that. We use several soft start drives on our motors at work (the technical term is variable frequency drive, or VFD). They work great, saves alot of money in electricity and keeps the wear and tear down on the motor itself.

@earlzeis35

2 жыл бұрын

Soft starter and VFD's are two completely different items that do different things.

Off Grid Solar Powered RV Air Conditioning, thank you for sharing this video..

That was a really good and interesting video. I've always wondered if it were possible. A challenge? Yes. But you guys did everyone a great service sharing this. Thanks!

The "soft start" or "Easy Start" is a big hit with the Airstream crowd. They find they can reliably run a Dometic 13,500 BTU AC with a Honda eu2000is generator. It's a electronic device that goes in the AC shroud, and takes that giant spike in current and smoothes it out over a longer time.

@JeffeysMom

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was wondering what it was and where to get one!

@chrisludwig9783

5 жыл бұрын

yes.. it works GREAT

So, if you doubled your solar panels you could run the AC with "no battery" drain during peak solar. Cool! Literally.

@kevintaylor5715

4 жыл бұрын

Hehe I see what you did there. Because "cool" could mean a lower air temperature, which is what the A/C is helping create.

That was awesome info. Thanks very much for posting that!!!! I thought there must be a way to do something like the 'soft start' but didn't know it existed until now. Thanks again.

awesome, thanks for the video I just found your channel and it was just the info I was after. More than a lil jealous of your coach, makes my 5th wheel look like a hovel!

It's only using ~1KW of power, which is less than my microwave oven. You can't produce 3KW of solar out there? That would need about 12 255W solar panels I used to install :P

@leerman22

3 жыл бұрын

@mike h Do you not run an air conditioner at the same time as a toaster or microwave? You want to put charge in the batteries at the same time, too.

@leerman22

3 жыл бұрын

@mike h They cant charge their batteries, they're being drained. They want to have battery power for night.

@leerman22

3 жыл бұрын

@mike h One out in the desert in a poorly insulated RV? It might be an 80-90% duty cycle. You do realize you don't produce the full rated power at all times the sun is out, just a few hours of they day right?

I would love to see these two get in an argument

@kevintaylor5715

4 жыл бұрын

You're deranged.

FINALLY!!! Asking the big questions! I love how you guys went about this. It's also great how you stressed the money and time invested in your rig to remind people that yes it is possible, but it might not be worth the cost involved to everyone. People ask us about AC all the time and I'm like "dude we live in a 25 yr old van, so no"

@gonewiththewynns

8 жыл бұрын

+Shelby and Simon HA! Seriously, it's crazy how many people assume the AC will just work and when we tell them "no" they are disappointed.

@findingsimon

8 жыл бұрын

and then use that as an excuse to say they just couldn't do it. Like seriously? Air conditioning? that's your limit?

Thank You that's what I thought, I'm going to be doing this kind of living soon and I'm gathering all the info I can!

@kevintaylor5715

4 жыл бұрын

You're so badass Laura j phillips

Ive never seen 2 people laugh after every sentence.

@JkouFiles

7 жыл бұрын

Mark Dove hah huh hah

@preluder4

7 жыл бұрын

Mark Dove Its like the parents from that freakazoid cartoon smiling 24/7. They must be od'ing on anti depression medication.

@giovannichingautheman3780

7 жыл бұрын

That happens among some people, sometimes it gets annoying but it's better to be like them, they live healthier and don't let troubles disheart them which usually sickens people. Maybe you saw them as freaks given their indie pop style which seem to be common among gays but these guys seem a decent couple.

@onebyside

7 жыл бұрын

I don't see them as freaks, I see them as 2 people dressed by a stylist and performing for the camera.

@JkouFiles

7 жыл бұрын

Mark Dove yea I see that now

So theoretically you could double your solar and run it right off of the solar. :P lol

@chuckbronco6485

7 жыл бұрын

Wookie Senshi bigger inverter also. 3k isn't much to work with.

Very interesting stuff, Jason and Nikki. Thank you, especially, for the additional information that you gathered after you did the test. Thanks, too, to the RV Geeks for making the test possible. :-)

Very cool I've seen it before with window AC so I know it can be done but the soft start option for rooftop is great information thank you guys great job!

She is so cute though, i wish i was that happy

Who wouldn't want to have the RV Geeks on speed dial?

@RVgeeks

8 жыл бұрын

+Billodnh Oh they do! LOL

@goldo1107

8 жыл бұрын

+RVgeeks I love the Wynn's. You guys just earned a new sub. Will learn a lot from you. Planning on a year long excursion living full time in an RV traveling all over the U.S., Canada and Alaska. Hope to learn a lot from you guys.

@RVgeeks

8 жыл бұрын

Sounds fantastic, Robert! Have a blast!

@deodog7135

7 жыл бұрын

Billodnh yeah.. she even gave the guy a hug..She needs some discipline

I know this is an old video, but I love you guys, you are a cool, happy couple and have a cute cat!!! You have so much fun!

I just found you guys and watched all of your Alaska trip videos! loving you guys! keep it up!!

Informative but financially challenging.

@jonriley5695

4 жыл бұрын

not if you buy batteries directly from china. which is where the cells are coming from anyway. less than half the price

As much as I like your videos. I will say these videos on certain things are not for everyone... more so for rich people who want to go off the grid in style without losing the luxury. Especially this Solar setup is outrageously priced... normal off gridders who want a simple system this would not be the way to go... you can literally get the same setup for half the cost of what this system is priced at... that is including batteries... not lithium batteries... but still... I do enjoy the videos though... you people are bloody adorable..

@gonewiththewynns

7 жыл бұрын

+Double D it can be done for much less with off brand equipment, we choose quality and warranty over budget because if something goes wrong we want to be covered.

@DoubleD72

7 жыл бұрын

I agree with you for certain people. People who just don't or can't do things for them selves... But I disagree about quality.. you can also buy quality for much cheaper... I understand wanting to be covered. but nothing is more secure then covering your self by doing it your self... From what I gather from watching you both I believe you are both smart enough to figure these things out with out anyone else... and to be out at sea you can't just ring up a professional and have them skip on over and fix your issues... In these types of situations you both or anyone needs and should learn these things because things do happen. Solar is much different then line electricity... i also realize you both are doing these things to make money as advertising the items you show and use... and that is helping your income to do the things you guys are doing... I also have no doubt you two are a little more well off then alot of people... not that any of that is a bad thing... keep up the good work... I enjoy your videos...

@potc420

7 жыл бұрын

Double D I'm a normal off gridder and my set up is bigger than theirs. 960 watts is tiny

@JSmith-wy3yh

5 жыл бұрын

@@gonewiththewynns I hate to say this but warranty is not always covered for anything in life. good luck

@jaime4022

3 жыл бұрын

@@DoubleD72 And that was hardly patronizing at all! smfh

Wow let me start off by saying you guys are very entertaining and inspiring. This is the one things that I have been questioning/researching, but not in a RV but more in a work shop/man cave/guest house in the back yard of my house. I concluded to start the AC or any device that draws alot of power at startup, you will need a capacitor system of sort ( I am wondering is the "soft start system"would consist of 1 or 2 farad cap or several caps???) to not draw to much amp/watts from your electrical system at start up. At any rate I appreciate you guys video.

Re my below comment from one year ago! I have now installed an AC device in my van which I believe will work off hook up (shore power).

@kevintaylor5715

4 жыл бұрын

Wait works "off" hookup? Or works "on" hookup? Or is it works "off "hook" "up"? Or is it works "on" "hook" "down"?

If RV manufacturers would get into this century, they'd demand an inverter based A/C (not power inverter, but an inverter based motor controller). Your compressor draws loads of power due to the fact it is powered the same way they've been powered for 5 decades. Inverter setups will actually modulate the amount of power sent to the compressor so it doesn't start so harshly. They are also wildly more efficient than the old tech you have right now. 32 SEER vs 15 SEER. Best part is they aren't bang/bang on/off to regulate temperature. Instead, they adjust the speed of the compressor to select various BTU outputs so the A/C runs constantly (but at a lower power). Contrary to what you'd think, A/C units last longest when they stay on and aren't abused with on/off cycles. This also gives you drier air and a very consistent temperature. Also, soft start kits will solve the problem at the expense of the life of the compressor. They're a hack method I've used to accomplish the same thing with running a fridge off an underrated inverter. It works but you have to understand it is damaging to the windings of the compressor.

@vlakkieaarde

5 жыл бұрын

Fully agree . Currently running inverter Ac units on our pv solar powered house. You can even ( manually) modulate the power draw with the temperature setting to balance the power draw with with what the pv solar system is harvesting.... and you get a very soft start thrown in

Can you run AC on a $135000 RV. If no get a refund. Lol

@yankeegoogle199

6 жыл бұрын

Tactical Advance soo..i worked in HVAC industry for awhile and my 2 cents worth is this...RLA. THAT'S STARTING POWER. IF you want less initial draw on your load you need a "soft draw" or as I know it called a "hard draw". Regardless of your set up the point I want to make is YOU NEED A CAPACITOR TO HELP on your a.c. start up. It's a relatively CHEAP wire in. If you have a "hard start" CAPACITOR wired in properly you will not only help save your ac compressor but you will also help save compressor power consumption durring start up. Will this help in the long run of running a.c. longer? YES and NO. It will take less initial amps to start your on and off again a.c. unit. No in the sense that as it continuously runs after start up. Soo...is a hard start cap sys worth it..? I would say yes. Less stress on batteries on start up and less stress on the compressor motor on start up. Cost for parts? Less than $100. Install? Double or triple.. Also..installation is relatively easy. All done at the compressor on the roof..

@elbybrook9466

6 жыл бұрын

A hard start capacitor is an easy install. Just youtube that shit.

@ghermansizer

6 жыл бұрын

Google User thanks for your 2 cents. I will spend it when I start restoring my 1962 airstream.

@rockydennis8926

6 жыл бұрын

Depending on the size of the unit they have single two wire hard starts one being called SPP6 look it up it’s worth it .

@marklines260

6 жыл бұрын

Blaaahhaa! Exactly.

Very Interesting Video, Will watch it a few more times to get my notes down and thanks for the link to your other A/c videos.

Thank you so very, very, very much for doing this video. You truly inspired me and gave me hope. And you taught me something I didn't know. Well truthfully, several things I didn't know. Please make more RV videos like this.

@kevintaylor5715

4 жыл бұрын

This is a big deal for you Brenda.

Installing a $10.00 Supco Solid State relay and hard start capacitor can reduce the start up current by up to 50%.

@SotolNorteno

8 жыл бұрын

Yea I heard them say soft start, but the correct term is a hard start capacitor correct? Because with out it its hard to start. Correct me if I'm wrong.

@seanash7134

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Southcomb would one of those capacitors from a car stereo store work?

@dansouthcomb5439

8 жыл бұрын

+Sean Ash I have no experience with that type of capacitor

@chadjones99

7 жыл бұрын

sorry I just posted the same. I always add them to my air conditioners makes life easier on your generator you can get them on eBay and Amazon and no they're not the same as car stereo coils LOL. they come rated for horsepower a 1 to 5 horsepower should be fine

@joeyherring5942

7 жыл бұрын

Soft start, by definition is a ramping up of the ac side to the motor, this limits the start up current - essentially, the motor winding is near zero resistance until the X of L has a chance to build, so soft start limits that inrush current. The capacitor would work better on the DC (battery) side and act as a very temporary storage for "saved up" electrons. This would allow for high current draw on a temporary basis without taxing the batteries as much. This is all very cool stuff, but out of my price range for now. :)

960w in pannels? thats close enough to run a small 5k-6K BTU on low, but i would like it Never pull more then 75% out of the barriers, if u do that will really lower the life span of the barriers.

@Zraupp10

8 жыл бұрын

***** sorry, i know house solar setups/batteries, and i said, "Pull more then 75%", = 25% left.

@josecasillas1463

8 жыл бұрын

mal.

@josecasillas1463

8 жыл бұрын

mal. 7

@MrSGL21

8 жыл бұрын

they were getting about 40 amps out of their panels when doing this test. I have a 5k btu window ac that pulls 450 on high with the compressor running. they would just barely be touching their bank for a few amps with that AC unit.

@deodog7135

7 жыл бұрын

Zraupp10 they aren't very intelligent if you've noticed.. the smart thing to do with just run it off the generator.. if they really want to be smart they should learn how to run generators off of wood gas ;)

This is so cool! Thanks for sharing.

Curious if you are going to get the soft start and switch to the low amp AC. You also did not say how long you ran the system during the test?

You can.....with a million rig

How much solar for a tv and a ps4 lol

@gonewiththewynns

7 жыл бұрын

+TYZA108 HD a few hundred watts should do :)

@TYZA108HD

7 жыл бұрын

Gone with the Wynns you doing a 100k special?

@shermanhooper324

7 жыл бұрын

Gone with the Wynns n

@deodog7135

7 жыл бұрын

TYZA108 HD. 2or3 12v batterys ran in series/400w pure sine wave power inverter/ 12v 20 amp lighter socket/400w solar panels/40 amp solar charge controller and you are playing all day...make sure you use proper fuses and you know what you're doing

@deodog7135

7 жыл бұрын

Gone with the Wynns it takes more than a few hundred Watts lol

Another option, with the magnum inverters the hybrid M model you could hook a small 2000 honda generator up to help extend the run time. A/c's are a beast to start. My factory air will start off my honda 3000 but the bedroom a/c will throw the fault. I need a soft start for it

" oh! im not wearing shoes... O.O" Hilarious. Great in depth information Wynns. A little over my head, I guess i'm heading over the the article to read more and get my head wrapped around this. Great job!!

Then there are the rest of use who live on a fixed income or reality.

@rockyalvarez520

4 жыл бұрын

Rving is not a poor mans game. Get yourself some food stamps and a Hud housing voucher and leave the RV road trips to those who can afford it.

@jacobwomack5627

4 жыл бұрын

"Reality"

@happyhealerforpresident2029

4 жыл бұрын

nah, you make it that way. It doesn't have to be that way.

@loquist42

4 жыл бұрын

@@rockyalvarez520, we full time RV and it is less expensive for us than living in a sticks and bricks house. We save money and our kids travel everywhere.

@loquist42

4 жыл бұрын

Carl, they installed just about the most expensive system possible. We have a similar system to them and it cost me a fraction of the price they paid by using different components and installing the system myself.

Nice video but those fake smiles and laughing is annoying

Good test. Truth is just like with a microwave, it's the start up 'jolt' that most solar/battery systems can't handle. Once the unit is actually running, the drain on the system is much less. Both Dometic and Coleman are working on those soft start systems from what I've researched. Blue Skies.

Cool! Thanks for doing this, from theory to reality.

Lovely wife u got there mate...

gorgeous eyes!

You two are amazingly awesome. Thank you for leading the charge on life. Been following you on land for a while. I haven't been able to watch a lot of your new stuff... I love referencing your RV videos. Much appreciated! Thank you!

you guys are so sweet. You kind of remind me of Donnie and Marie Osmond. Thanks for the experiment!

Your videos are very informative.

Very cool! Thanks for sharing some great info.

I have a 5000 watt continuous inverter that also trips the overload durring large draws like refrigerator compressors and other things. Large storage batteries especially lead acids or agms have high resistance to large draws so a way I combated that was putting large car stereo capacitors on the system. 1 farad (not micro farads) for for every 1000 watts of energy peak draw. As soon as I did this the problem went away. Those are on a 12volt system but they do have 24 and 36 volt units depending on the solar panel system voltage.

OMGosh THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for doing this video and you seriously answered my question!!! I wanted to know if I could use an RV Air conditioner connected to a solar system in an off grid cabin. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ... for doing this test and all the info you gave!!!!!

@gonewiththewynns

7 жыл бұрын

you definitely want to click over to our website for the Soft Start info and discount...it's the only way. :)

Have you looked into the AC models that perform dehumidifying as well as cooling? I've read that you can run the unit in dehumidifying mode at a much reduced current draw and it makes a big difference on hot and humid days. It probably wouldn't make much of a difference in the arid desert though.

Great video! Cooling the whole RV does take a lot of electrical power and hopefully some company will produce a smaller unit that could be used for local cooling that could be directed toward the kitchen area or dining area when needed.

Thank you for answering the question I always wanted to know. Thank you! Also, great video.

@kevintaylor5715

4 жыл бұрын

It wasn't that great. It didn't even have an explosion.

absolutely great test info here-but for most people with a not so expensive system like you are fortunate enough to have been blessed with prob. won't work at least like your test . the soft start is where we all need to start really! for most of us just buying the most efficient 5000 btu window unit like i just researched and bought that runs and draws 386 watts according to my kill a watt meter is the answer if your serious about needing true Ac -but a sweet battery bank and 800 watts of solar and a quality 2k + inverter also. im also researching soft start set up as this is crucial if you want the compressor to start and not have a massive power draw and fault and inverter shutting down and just strain on the inverter.great info though and thanks guys for taking the time and doing these tests.

Great experiment and great solution with the soft start add-on, another big help to safe lots of power per day is to keep the outside door closed when the AC is on !!! I noticed you guys had it wide open and I'm shocked that No One from the comments I read said anything about that? All that cold air you're making goes straight out the door when its open and you'll never really cool of the inside of the MoHo that way! I am still working on expanding my system to a 1200watt system and will certainly see how we can make this a reality as well even though up here in Canada we don't use it that often, nice to know we could. Keep up the great work. Oh BTW I think I have a simple 12v way to power tip my solar panels ;-) Ed

Wow this is amazing! Just imagine what the technology will allow in 5 or 10 years! Thanks for another super video!

@kevintaylor5715

4 жыл бұрын

Probably robot sex dolls.

easy start all the way i been watching you guys for awhile, been trying to figure it out, using my solar for my air conditioner

@gonewiththewynns

6 жыл бұрын

+Pearl Taylor Check out this update we just did: www.gonewiththewynns.com/air-conditioning-sailboat

I have a window shaker that is very low draw on the amps - I am thinking that roof mounted unit is at the highest end of power draw units - biggest ac I have ever needed was a 9 amp draw and that was in a 3rd story room built in the roof taking advantage of comon built rafters ( no truss webbing ) and reclaiming space :)

Enjoyed your video. AC is a big deal out here in the desert. thanks for the food for thought

I hope to figure out a solution for my van so I can eventually have AC!

Awesome video! You guys proved it can work! Haven't seen that anywhere yet. Thanks for blazing the trail! Were you running one A/C unit or more with the solar ... out of how many units total units on your rig?

Hey, good luck in your adventures. I've made a 6ft X 12ft greenhouse, that I've waterproofed and I'm draft proofing/insulating, and I have started experimenting with solar and electric heating. At the moment I need a better inverter, and a second solar panel - but it's lovely in there. I love it when it's cold outside and warm inside, and I'm drinking my coffee :) Good luck

I use to do this my 1972 Winnebago, except I had 8 golf cart batteries, a 3k non pure vector inverter and a hard start cap on a 13.5k btu carrier air conditioner.

This is an old video i see, however i found the last one so useful with the solar panel tilt brackets, so i had to watch this one as i am in the same situation about that you were when you made this video. I dont know if you ever found out about the surge on your inverter, but i can tell you there are ways to mitigate that with larger motor start capacitors, super caps, and softstart a/c systems. These would bring the surge current down alot to prevent your inverter from being damaged. Great videos btw, i plan an viewing more!!

You two are awesome : -) Loved the show and the info. Thanks!

@kevintaylor5715

4 жыл бұрын

Damn John Hansen. You must be tall.

Great information. Thanks!