HIDDEN AIR CONDITIONER for the Rooftop Tent, Kayak Camping Trailer Build | Part 4 | DIY | 2021
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- čas přidán 11. 08. 2021
- In this weeks video I'll show you how I installed a hidden air conditioner unit for my rooftop tent. This is part 4 in the " Kayak Camping Trailer Build " series here on my channel. Follow along as I turn this old utility trailer into the ultimate kayak trailer. I will be making lots of DIY videos for this build along the way! Thanks for watching and hit that subscribe button!!!
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I need to learn how to weld so I can build this... summer time camping in TX, game changer!!!
4 about $650 including Bottle Gas and spool wire u can pick up a Miller Mig Welder or cheaper online unit and with UTube lessons do just that.
I use a Cabellas Alaknak tent with a portable A/C unit inside.
One of the best tent AC setups I’ve seen. Put a foam board tunnel between the box and tent window and you’re all set.
Best way to do it for me as well
TJ, I work for a manufacturer of HVAC and one thing I see is that you need to isolate the outside air intake v/s the exhaust from the condenser. You don’t have this isolated and your just recirculating the hot air from the exhaust of the condenser. I’ve got some ideas for you if you’re interested.
If you wouldn't mind sharing? I'd be interested.
@@michaelcarlson6367 he never did respond or reach out. It’s been a long time since I posted this. I’ll have to rewatch the video and remember what it was.
I’m interested too
I love all the reasons to DIY this! Stealth, EASY build, it acts like a window unit as it should, next to the window (duhhh), extra storage, control knobs accessible (I don't have to pay extra for a remote that I'll lose or us of my phone). Five stars for following the KISS principle.
Clever use of trailer and space. When not in use you can still make a lumber run at Home Depot. Rod tubes on side, too. I'm reviving an old flat trailer of mine. You are giving me ideas. ;)
I got a chinese diesel heater for my RTT and it works great. I'm glad I found your channel, as I had this same idea for a trailer for my truck and to pull behind the small Class C we have for camping. I like that A/C idea and already have that plano box.
Appreciate your video. You and your family be safe and enjoy. Made my afternoon.
That’s awesome. You talked about possibly getting a unit with a heater. I’ve used one of those heated blankets in my tent run off my generator. It worked amazing. Warmed up the entire tent. And it was quit inside the tent.
The trailer is coming along great.
This is flipping brilliant. I have a trailer like that and was thinking of how to set it up for Kayaks but man this is nice. Very good build.
Great build! This definitely solved my a/c issue for my RTT👍🏻
Wow what a great build. It’s super clean.
That`s a good idea with concealing the A/C you will have to block off the holes by the unit or bugs will get you but you already know this . Enjoyed it
What a great idea. I'll use your set up for my ground tent. Thanks for sharing.
Nice set up!! And always hair it out before jumping in
Great setup!
Idea for a heater. We were on a rabbit hunt in OH, in January. Two in a six man tent with electrical hookup. Space heater bungeed to an 8" cinder block. Block kept it stable and off the floor. Kept it warm in there, too.
This hidden AC unit is genius
It’s great that you are doing this for us viewers. Can’t wait for the golf cart videos. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you And the family.
Love the setup// there’s a lot that I would add to this setup awesome guy
Very nice setup brother!!
Dude your a f**ing genius! I need a kayak camping trailer build. Your idea is amazing!!
Thanks bro! 👊🏼
That is awesome. Good job
That’s a great set up. Great video
Great job! 👍🏼😊
Man I have been so excited since I seen that video this morning I just can't get over your setup man that is that is the best thing I've ever saw man that thing is so nice man you get an awesome job man looking forward to seeing more videos of your trailer really really enjoyed it thank you
Thanks Charles ! I appreciate that!
Love the setup, I bought a Zero Breeze - wish I was that handy!
Great idea and video!
Merry Christmas! You the man!
Awesome build...that plano box was pure genius! I have the same AC modified with 2 hoses and that has worked for me perfect in Fl summer heat. So much so that I've had to get in my sleeping bag at night due to being cold! My trailer build is too short for your AC build but wish I had the space for it, well done!!
Thanks man! I’m actually headed out with the trailer in tow right now 🤙🏼 Gonna see how well it does so far..
You paint that expanded metal black and you really can’t tell what you got going there…awesome build
Great job on the project look great looking forward to see what’s next that’s a great idea on the ac 👍👍👍👍😂👊👊👊
Brilliant!
Great idea
Nice setup man I would make a drain tube for the ac so it doesn't get nasty from long time uses
Merry Christmas!
You have enough space under the tent on the A/C side of the trailer for a complete kitchen! Maybe even mount a batwing awning on that side also! Just an idea!
Great video and nice work. I left inspired.
Very nice. And smart
Ingenious!
You’re a genius!!!
You can always use some Cora plastic to fill in the side of the tent to the Plano Box. It's lightweight and can put it inside your box when not in use.
Awesome setup TJ!
Thanks bud!! Tight Lines 🤙🏼🎣
Heads up the GFI plug in will give you problems if you get caught in rain. Takes about 3 hours to dry out and work again. It’s easy to replace with a regular plug
Also you can add a “hard start capacitor” to make the load easier on your generator. Makes a huge difference when the compressor cycles and the generator is on eco throttle
Great job sir
Very innovative.
great design. very cool
Thank you very much!
Genius build Bro.
Thanks man!
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas
The country accent tells me it’s certified
Merry Christmas..........🎅🤶🧑🎄🎄
Awesome
Thanks for sharing, I wish we were neighbors.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Hey buddy , can you show me how you did the quick disconnect bracket for the ac , please send me the link or make a vedio , i like your stuff already ❤
You kown there's a very efficient Small deisel heater you could do likely the same thing for Fall or Winter Camping.
👍🏻 Thank's for this video 🇪🇦
Thanks for watching!
Merry Christmas..!!!
Merry Christmas TJ
Merry Christmas TJ.
great video, thank you for the great ideas. Some RTT have insulation blankets for the sides and top, that would hold more heat or cool air inside. have you been able to find a solution for the gaps on either side of the AC?
Paint the grills the color of the box..then the a/c will be nearly unnoticeable
Excellent.....AF
We on the same wavelength... I'm thinking Overland 4Runner with trailer.
pretty cool... no pun intended
Merry Christmas Kayak USA family !!!
Dsmn! Is that a black panther in the back ground 🤣
I am planing on getting a rooftop tent, I have a solar powered recumbent trike that I like riding to explore new areas...I am up in NJ and camping in july and august it is incredibly humid so the idea of air conditioning sounds like a plan. I have given some thought about an inner tent out of harbour ffreight moving blankets for insulation in the winter...might help with the ac in the summer too lol... oh amazon sells diesel heaters from china for around $120 people have mod'd them into a box for rooftop tents.
That's a great build, I'm buying a pickup soon and will be getting a rooftop tent for it, I'm not sure if that setup will work for it but it does give me some great ideas. I'm thinking of going with a F150 Powerboost (the hybrid truck with the built in generator), if I could get bed rails that would accommodate a rooftop tent and an A/C setup like yours and it'd be perfect! Any ideas? I'd like to keep the tent somewhat below the cab if possible to maximize fuel economy.
You mentioned using a unit that cools and heats and if it won't fit in your box remove that box and get an all in one diesel heater or make your own diesel heater in a box like the one you used for your ac!
Your officially a glamping man 😂😂😂
Just stuff a couple of towels in the corners between the A/C and the tent window to block the holes. That would be good enough.
How do you think dryer vent covers may work over the vent holes of the box on the outside to minimize rain water from getting in? Please let us know.
Nice setup. I'm looking at doing something similar. My question is how is the a/c strapped down or what is it strapped to? The rack or the bottom of the plano box?
Pretty clever! I have a couple questions. Any problem with condensation in the tent and did you run a line for condensate drainage in the Plano box? Some good info, thanks for posting.
Thanks, no issues at all, it actually pulls the humidity out of the tent the same way it would a house. I have a drain hole for the ac water to flow out under the box , but I will be adding a tube for directing it away from the trailer. Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
I have a RTT, with a 9000 btu standing ac and my RTT has an attached gazebo. I put my AC in there and did not help whatsoever. The reason for that is cold air is sinks, hot air is lighter, it wasn't able to rise the 6 feet into the tent but the little gazebo room was ice cold. I had to put multiple windmovers pushing the air up and it helped a little.
Nice.. I love the way you hid the ac so people can’t see. Did it work well during camping? Or just cooled it off a tad?
Worked great! Actually had to turn it on low.. 🤙🏼
dude that is so legit. If you haven't said so already, what is your total cost into this so far?
If you paint the AC unit in black it will be even more stealthier.
What’s ur thoughts about rigging a teardrop to tow kayaks
Velcro the vent holes
Good build, but how comfortable is to sleep with AC blowing in your head from 5 inches ...
Thanks! I'll have to find out! lol
Nice setup, but the size of that cat at 2:25!😳
Just curious how big your generator is? Thanks in advance!
Is there any condensation issues? I know some AC units have a water tray to catch the condensation.
That's pretty cool. Mind the pun....lol.
Hi TJ what size Plano box did you use for the AC unit?
Do you have a link to the grates you used? And how do you keep the front control panel/electronics dry when driving in rain?
What roof tt is that? Why not a hard top? Just curious because I’m considering one ! Thanks for the video
Hey man. Cool rig. How much does the trailer with the tent on top reduce gas mileage on your Taco? I’m looking at building something for a big North America road camping trip and was thinking a rig like this would fit the bill.
Is there a drip line for the AC?
In this configuration has the thermostat ever cut off the compressor like it's supposed to? With all the air gaps next to the unit I can imagine the compressor is going to work a lot of overtime and eventually kill the ac prematurely.
you ever had a house with a window unit? they pretty much run 24/7 only get cut off in winter.
Thats awesome! I'll take one for $500 ;)
How do you plan to clean the bugs out of the mesh in that box. At 60mph, the bugs will splat into that AC box.
How long will the genorator run with the AC running?
How long that generator run before it's out of gas?
Nice work. Just spray paint those vents black and no one would notice. Just remember, no good build is ever done!
Checking in 2 years later- are you still happy with this build? Any updates?
What about mosquitos?