ZERO BREEZE MARK 2 for Van life Honest Review in the SUMMER HEAT 🥵 // Travel Snacks
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- Zero Breeze Mark Ⅱ is a battery powered portable air conditioner that can cool you off while living in your car or van. I've been using it for 4 months in the desert where EVERY DAY is over 100 degrees (f). This has 240w power consumption, battery-operated, no engine required and solar energy can replenish it.
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We called this the “ sunset ac” in Taiwan, because it only work when the sun set. One tip, before you use the machine. Crank your car ac up to cool down the van, so the machine doesn’t have to crank so hard to cool down the temperature in the van, once its all nice and cool, use the machine to “maintain” the temperature in your van. You will save more battery and it work better.
That's what we truckers do with electric apus. They don't have the needed btus for the space but enough to kind of maintain it
@@levibrown1573just getting the heat of the engine is a feat in it's self -
I had worked on engines, generators ect in the offshore oilfields for yrs -
Tugs are all engine there might be from 5000 HP to 30000 HP of engines -the living quarters sit right above the engine room -
Those AC units often run year round pulling the engine room heat out the living quarters of a tug - they often burn 100 to 150 gallons of fuel a day on just running the AC for a small 8 man crew -
They might have 50 tons of AC - when there not running and at a dock thy still need 5 to 10 tons of AC - the quarters are made of steal and the generator is under the quarters - generators create a lot of heat -
What about using it in a swag ? (Small tent only for sleeping)
I think that should be an easy job ?
Even during day time ?
Too expensive and not powerful enough. If you want to be cool like a cucumber just get a bigger setup
@@analactica should be fine only using it at night.
A few things that will affect your temperature:
1a) The amount of stuff you have. Water holds heat about 1000x better than air, and solid matter holds heat about 1000x better than water.
Heating up solid matter takes a long time but once it's heated up it holds the heat and radiates it over a long period of time (this is the reason for why it generally takes a long time to heat up a cold house but once heated up it takes little effort to actually keep it warm). The more stuff you have, the hotter your van is gonna get, and the harder it's gonna be to cool down.
1b) Circulate the air around the van with a big fan. Air flowing over the surface of solid matter cools it down faster since flowing air takes heat with it, which decreases heat radiation. Because, as mentioned above, air holds heat about 1000x worse than solid matter, the space will cool down faster if the heat is transferred from solid matter to the air.
2) A good rule of thumb is to over-insulate your van. Insulate it for winter use and then some. The reason for this is that insulation works both ways. It not only holds temperatures in but it also keeps temperatures out. With over-the-top insulation, your van is gonna be cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This way your AC you won't be constantly battling the heat from the sun. It's gonna be much harder to cool the van if the heat from the outside has an easy time getting inside.
3) Try splitting the airflow pipe. If you split the airflow pipe you can cool both the AC compartment and the rest of your van. Lower ambient temperature for the AC means colder air.
4) If your van has car AC installed, use this in conjunction with your portable unit until it's sufficiently cool and your portable AC can take over.
Altitude is your friend!
A friend of mine lives full time in his RV
April he leaves southern Az for Flagstaff....winter comes he returns.
No need for A/C.
Awesome review. So honest and straight forward, exactly what I look for in a review
Thank you for doing this review I totally trust your opinion and I’m considering purchasing this when I get my van next month and I’ll be sure to use your code if/when I do 👍👏
I recently purchased a Zero Breeze for my minivan I am currently living in and absolutely love it, again it does not cool the entire area but definitely helps me in central California stay cool especially in the dry hot summer weather.
What do you run it on? Solar ?
@@ChildofGodforevr I can usually get it charged over two days using my solar system and inverter.
Thanks for all the work you do and I know it’s a lot! 😘👍🏼
I love this video! The first one I saw was the one in the car and you were trying to stay warm. Both funny. This one I laughed out loud. Literally! Get off me! Thanks for the lift and the info. I subscribed!
How so many simple things can be a big deal when you’re living in a van. My goodness, you’re in love with a dryer vent hose 😂
I think your subscribe bits are the most creative on CZcams 👍
I put tower ac bought off friend. On cheap. Cleaned it up. Ran vent through floor. Little AC won't cool whole van. I'll be plugged in fourth July week.
I enjoy the way you share your experiences and ideas. Thanks for all the time you spend putting it all together.
So nice of you to say. Thanks! 😊
@@travelsnacks what about running 2?
Ecoflow Wave AC is probably the best portable option but it draws 300 - 500 watts and its pricey too.
No offense intended, but the Wave 2 is over 50 pounds when you have the battery and main head unit together (and yes, you have to charge them together), which is far from being "portable."
I have both a use each one equally. It’s not the best. Each is the best for different reasons. There’s a number of reasons an situations the zero breeze is best. An a number of reasons wave 2 is. I use them depending on the situation I’m dealing with wattage is a big thing over weight. I can work with the weight a size. But power draw is my big thing. But in some situations to have the extra btu’s is great and just have to deal with the power draw. But other situations the breeze an it’s less of a power draw is best option for the situation
Our heat pump went out Saturday. We live in Southern Arizona. It has been a tough week my sympathies are with you.
Thanks for sharing Allison. I was wondering what to do in the heat while living in a vehicle.
I'm just using two 12 volt fans. It's about 20-25 cooler here in West Virginia, in my area during the day. Down in the mid to upper 60's at night. (-: this is my cool spot (-:
Good vid. So glad it is working for you. Stay cool.
Thank you for your review
Puppy cooling gel pads . You can lie on them. If it doesnt fit in your fridge, you can buy a separate cooler, fill it with ice and stuck the cooling pad in it. You also have ice for your drinks :)
First time commenter (just ignore the below). I seen the bloopers and was like, no way!? Loved that addition.
oh man this was so helpful, thank you, new subscriber! 😄
👏👏👏 all is true, it works well in my semi truck bed cabin 👍👍
Uh oh I subscribed. Imma lil afraid of this commitment. My son is in San Diego and we love Julian. Pie, Barbecue, beer.....yes,yes, and please!
Thank you for such an informative, concise post. I need something like this, but hopefully can find something that can also work while plugged in to regular electrical outlets.
An addater can be purchased to run of mains power
I bought an old trailer tore it down to the frame rebuilt it with a double wall separated by 1in with rock wool covered out side in foil then siding a small heater or cooler keeps it at a very cold or hot temp I also put pegs at each corner on the roof 4in at front and 8 in at back so I can put on a reflective top lets the hot air rise below adding extra cooling and the water runs off easier in the rain next one im going to make the roof lower at the front so no water pools and should reduce drag I hope
great review like your honesty
"I have to tell you how happy I am owning and having a Zero Breeze Mark 2, It was hot and it was muggy. Inside my camper van was nice and cool when using mark2
Dont go North, go UP. Camp above 7000' and you'll be cool all summer. The higher you go the cooler it gets. Need a good sleeping bag above 9000' sometimes in the summer.
I just ordered one for my low top Chevy express (short wheel base, roughly 46 sq ft). I’m pretty confident it’ll do fine.
I use zero breeze mk2 with 3 fans around in 4runner and as long as I run about 20 minutes of car ac before I go to bed I’m super cool through the night.. yes that was in Arizona too 108 after sunset a couple of weeks ago lol.. the fans really help.. when suns up no way it cools my 4runner.. only cools direction on my body I point it to just as u said.. great review
Yes exactly! This was similar to my experience as well. Thanks for sharing!
@@travelsnacks hifive 🙌
I also find it helpful to run my car a/c for about 3-5 minutes before going to bed. But I usually have to turn off all but one tiny fan. I also use a cooling blanket.
@@VivecaV2020 hifive! I’m hoping my next adventure I won’t need the zero.. I’m dying for snow
Do you also use the max air fan at same time to remove hot air out?
I like the icy breeze . I'll keep up with the ice and stay cool. I use a combination of the big blocks and bagged ice. You don't have to worry about it breaking down either. I also use weather tech sunshades for all my windows. Yes they cost more, but you get what you pay for.
Thank you
It's the cheapest option combined with a generator you can't go wrong but you are paying for ice constantly. However, I use it for many things. Haven't tried the weather tech shades. I'll have to try that.
Can you also use dry ice under ice cubes?
Just camped in a 96degrees with my Icy breeze….in 20 minutes, all the ice melted in the cooler.
Did it help my and my dog get cool? Nope!
So, I’m going to install a small window a/c ($100) on the back of my tailgate.
@@SeaOfLuvyeah them things aren’t any good at all. None of them things can remotely shake a stick at something with a compressor and refridgerant
Thanks for the honest review. I do find the 2300BTUs of the Mark 2 a bit in the weak side. It shoud have at least more than 3000BTUs to properly cool down a room or a tent.
Then you would try the Ecoflow Wave AC 4000 btu. It draws around 500 watts so a big power system is definitely a must.
People tend to want to be cool like there in a home - I grew up in the deep South in 50s and 60s
Back then if a house had AC in the deep South they might have 1000 BTU unit for 2000 square feet - if it was 90° out side the inside of a house was also 90° - outside it might be 95% humidity but in the house it might be 60% humidity -
In humid regions even if the AC isn't large enough to pull the inside down from the temperature out side they do remove the moisture from the air - that helps a lot -
My sister owns my parents house now - she has 8 tons of AC units for the house that's 4 times as larger -
In her case she might stay with 3000 BTUs because of the current draw of larger units -
Would your vehicle stay cooler with a frame that has garden shade cloth, especially a reflective product like “Aluminet”, (Amazon), for greenhouses over the top of your rig? (On a pvc frame of some kind). Kinda like a heat reflecting, portable car sun-port creating a micro-climate for your vehicle. Different intensities of reflection, all the way up to 60% if I remember correctly. It’s how greenhouses keep plants, and customers, from frying. Even a lean to that shades your vehicle would help alot.
If you have access to a hose, cooling off outside of rig would help unit maintain temp as well as running car a/c a few minutes every hour in heat of day.
If your spot has ability for you to drive those short, 2-foot rebar posts into ground a ways, you could bend 1/2” PVC (maybe 1” too, which would be better), over your car & make a mini hoop house for the Aluminet”, (type of shade cloth that also reflects heat away), and hold it in place to pvc poles with “Snap Clamps, (the plastic garden thingy that holds the cloth secure on PVC).
I actually love the dryer vent & micro-climate you did. Good luck this summer & stay safe 😊
I just have to ask…doesn’t that fuzzy bed rest pillow make you hotter? I could see putting a cooling blanket over it.
How do you vent out the hot air?
I know you don't want to try another thing, but I saw this on another video, seems nice.
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Thanks! How are you venting the hot air & coolant from the unit to the outside since this isn’t an evaporative cooler?
I didn't see the complete video as of yet - most of those units have an inlet and exhaust hose attachment on the back and some on the top of the unit -
Regardless there is a hose attachment - my guess is it might be a 4 inch hose as used on dryers -
I live in the deep South so I'n my case sense it's often 95% humidity water has to drain out of all AC units down here -
So I'm sure there is also a water drain hose some were on the unit also -
Do you still recommend the Zero Breeze?
Just subscribed - awesome Zerobreeze :)
What kind of fridge do you have?
You ever try to put that hose behind the fan you have on your bedside? It may push the cool air further and cool it down in there quicker. I should get one of those ac units for my suv. hmmmm
Hmm that's an interesting idea. I might try that!! Thanks!
How do you thank this would work in a 2017 Chevy suburban premier?
All air conditioners have a cool side (evaporator) and a hot side (condenser). Where does your hot side air go? Or does this work in a different way? Great video.
Do you think it would work in a car. My son is currently living in his car, he can charge it at work daily. In Phoenix Arizona😢
I did find the Mark 2 lacking on the charging side. If I were able to charge this thru solar panels, it may have been a winner for me.
I like it but over half a bill 💵😬😬
What u can’t use the solar panel to charge it? Well that sux
Get a dehumidifier as well , removing the moisture in the air will do wonders 😊
True. But if power usage is a concern. That’s basically like running an entire second AC unit. They have compressors in them also to function.
There sole purpose is to remove moisture. But an AC removes moisture also. Just not as well as a dehumidifier.
Than you also have to be careful running a dehumidifier for longer than needs be it’s taking the water out of the air. But is also creating heat in the space that’s needing to be cooled
Right now I'm using a stand up AC and I cut a 6 in circle and made a door for venting..but only workd6hooked to electric
Thanks so much for this review. I imagine you have to vent the warm air out somewhere, and pull in new air? How do you do that with this air conditioner? BTW, I plan to buy one of these and will go thru your channel because your bathroom solution is so awesome, I’m going to build one almost identical, so a thank you way beyond ad revenue is in order. When I’m ready to buy the zero breeze, I’ll come back and go thru your link, use your code whatever, however it’s done.
She made a vid with her dad helping her install the vents. Very interesting
Where did you route the exhaust hose to? Great review.
That was my question as well. Following...
How's the insulation on that van ?
A small fan will work with 70-80 degree temperatures so if it doesn’t work above 90 degrees it is pretty much useless imo
Very good review. It just seems like a ridiculous amount of money for the functionality (or lack thereof). I have a 20ft Airstream with a 13,500 btu Coleman mach
a/c. I installed a soft start and with that, my $1,200 Honda 2,200 watt generator will run it nicely when I’m off grid. The Honda is compact, quiet & weighs less than 50lbs. Another, arguably better alternative is a Bluetti electric generator with a built in inverter. You could tie that in to your solar panels and use it to supplement your overall power requirements. I own several Bluetti products and they make fantastic, cutting edge stuff. Their customer service is excellent as well.
I think Duluth Minnesota is the coolest place I’ve researched in the US during summer months.
Could you also add duct work to your van air conditioning system, directing cool air to the back area of the van ?
u got an updated code? thx
Theres def a hole in the market for small van AC's. 5,000 btus is about as powerful a van can handle with batteries, generator, solar and whatnot. Problem is, only window units is avaliable in 5,000 btu's, really need something more flexible, minisplits, under floor mounting, back of van etc. Would been nice to have 5 different setups instead of just one giant window unit that hardly fits any van at all, unless one build it from scratch around it. Just isnt that much space anywhere to put it. Divided in 2 units, now were talking, then plenty of people could fit 1 here the other there.
What about using it in a small SUV?
Pitch a tent/shade to cover your entire vehicle. Less direct sunlight is much cooler in the shade. Hope the tip helps. 🤷
Any new codes? About to buy one in the next couple days. Any update to your review?
This is the last one I have for $50 off: www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=889658&m=81964&u=3193048 then on the payment screen the code is: save50
Hope this helps!
Zero Breeze helps me as well.
Where and how do you set up the vents?
Install video: czcams.com/video/ZDolrhAJ6tI/video.html
Install updates: czcams.com/video/K2-75A05g0g/video.html
Great review. Do you have the unit outside of the area you are trying to cool? It also looks like the unit had blankets or sheets around it. The A/C needs to be in an area free of any obstructions so the air can freely move through the unit. The reason for this is the way an A/C works is by a thermal exchange. The fan blows air through the evaporator which removes the heat and moisture conditioning the air hence A/C. The heat is then transferred to the condenser that vents the heat outside, that's why it needs to be vented out of the cooling area. It's a little more complicated than that, but that is the basic principle. DISCLAIMER: I do not own this unit, this is based on my knowledge of how an A/C system works. With that said, there is always a chance that I have no idea what I am talking about. Thanks for the video. 😀
Yes I was wondering how she was venting the hot air & coolant??
The AC vents the heat to the outside. She has an install video for it.
Great Video! 👍
Thanks! 👍
Wait... Did you make sure to run the other two hoses outside?
Yes both are running outside.
So the AC needs an AC?
You’re tank top is cute in the back 😀
I use ecoflow wave 2
Are you only using your battery and not the zero breeze battery?
I'm only using my own battery. The Zero Breeze was already expensive so to save money I didn't get their battery.
Plus all ac units suck a lot of power no matter which one u have. I’d get one more battery if I were u
humidity is the killer-- elvation is the cooler--7000 ft you are good--
been a while since i saw a video from u in my feed. you're not much active nowadays are u? BTW the point of AC in car is just to make the heat bearable, can't do miracle really. only solution is just to wait untill summer breaks down in about a month. just 4 more weeks. and you will be enjoying again.
She's literally posted a new video every day for a week straight. Don't forget to subscribe and hit that notification bell.
Just use a small window unit and run it off a gas generator.
Have you seen the Ecoflow Wave? It would cool your entire van and is low power 350 watts to 450 watts.
Hobotechnic did a review 3 days ago, 5.16.23), on a 2.0 version, liked it better than v1.0 & has a discount code. Good review.
Anyone tried this in Vegas summertime weather?
Wait, did u say you've had it for 4 months so far?
Yep! Wel, I've had it since last year but my dad and I only installed it around March of this year.
I legitimately don’t know how you live in 100 degree weather….seriously. I would be miserable.
Zero Breeze Mark 2 , need DC 12v to 24v Step up Converter Regulator for power efficient.
So after you convert it to use 12V , if you have a 300AH ithium ion phosphate battery , you can run it straight up to 20 hours.
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I'm in Alaska 😀
Get you a 12 v roof too ac
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get a second zero breeze?
Purchased: August 2022 - still works GREAT! czcams.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn I live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install.This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment.I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
U don't have 2 have ice for a zero breeze they designed ice packs exclusively for it jus add water and freeze em. It's a great option for ppl with freezers ,u can keep them in rotation from freezer 2 zero breeze 2 freezer, all whike using efficient battery packs!!! Some Refrigerators and air conditioners now come with their own battery packs!!!!
Icy breeze would've worked longer and colder for the whole van
Since it doesnt use that much power, I winder if 2 of them would do the job.
😂😂❤
Doesn’t work for trucks.
Not for nothing but if you check out my first video of my van build I have a pretty good a/c install and it works awesome
Hello, I'm a HVAC contractor. It's all about airflow. U can put the supply hose behind the fan and run both. Hopefully the breeze will feel more penetrating. The breeze will be slightly warmer, because your mixing both cool and warm interior air. Good luck with it.
Good idea!
I have added a small usb fan at the end of the house to blow a harder air flow.
This has been my question. Why put the supply hose out to suck in hot outside air. Wouldn't it be better to put it inside and such in cooler air to start?
@@mcdee1313 hello, that white Supply hose does not suck air in. it actually blows out cool air into the van. the other hose sticks out the window and it also exhaust the hot air. Warm air is not being drawn into the system.
Doesn’t opening a window defeat the purpose of this?
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Park in shade
Something is better than nothing...for as long as you can bare desert heat. Which can be deadly!
Staying cool is going to be more and more of a issue with climate change and all.
I would recommend to factor in the cost of heating and cooling/power and energy production as well as storage before venturing out full time as a nomad.
With gas prices ridiculous, it makes it even more challenging for nomads to escape the heat by moving to higher and higher altitudes. Also, the nomad communities are expected to continue to grow so there will only be so much space for hoardes of nomads to go in the crushing summer heats.
Food for thoughts...
To much money plus de battery, who knows how long will last that little compressor, you will find a place to repair when broke not enough time in the market this Chinese ac to make a honest review
I still think they gave it too you. Another CZcamsr that’s a truck driver was given one plus a battery pack.
Nope.
I reached out to them last year regarding a sponsorship and they said they would send me a free unit, but after I sent a shipping address they changed up the agreement and only offered a discount. I thought it was unfair but I needed an a/c so I paid for it. It was NOT free. And because of the cost I only ordered the a/c unit, not even their battery.
@@travelsnacks Pooh they owe you one for sure!!!!! Just researching ac right now for my van. Thanks for doing the hard work research! I’m curious if you made any adjustments? But seriously. They owe you a unit. Or at least the battery!
Onlyfans in the van ;)
U have a link but u paid for it. Um bullshit
I bought a 14,000btu portable air conditioner. That thing is heavy and bulky but it works. Oh, my dear, sweet Lord, it works. Worth it...
Edited to add: Honey, I don't live in a van. I used mine for camping. The unit I bought wouldn't work for what you're doing.
What’s it’s called
So basically worthless.
Just saw your video today, 3/26/2023 do you still recommend this device?