Well… it is van living I suppose… not very mobile though.
Well… it is van living I suppose… not very mobile though.
you would have to pull fresh air from outside, maybe from a hole in the floor. you could make a duct that would supply air to the intake, and exaust heat out the topWe are not talking about a window unit here.
If you were to install that server unit inside a van, where, would the air to cool the condenser come from? And where would the hot air go?
my idea would be to save the condensate water, filter it; and use it for drinking water.Sounds like trouble than it's worth. One thing you're missing is the hot moist air from outside will condense on cooler surfaces.
I know, I've worked in HVAC with a background of automotive for 27 years now.
I wouldn't advise that. Even with filtering the condensation coming off copper and aluminum can be full of chemicals you can't filter out.my idea would be to save the condensate water, filter it; and use it for drinking water.
if you are keen on saving water,my idea would be to save the condensate water, filter it; and use it for drinking water.
I wouldn't advise that. Even with filtering the condensation coming off copper and aluminum can be full of chemicals you can't filter out.
Yes, the Fujitsu unit looks good. Can you recommend any budget models with the high SEER numbers?I see unsolved missing person mysterys with that underground vans pic.
and ontopic, I still love my 33 SEER Fujitsu / 09LZAS1 minisplit.
Short and simple answer is yes it will run a mini-split. For how long is a little more complicated and depends entirely on how well-insulated/efficient cooling your van is.Yes, the Fujitsu unit looks good. Can you recommend any budget models with the high SEER numbers?
I have two 8S2P batteries, total of (16) 3.2V 280Ah LiFePO4 cells, 400W of solar panels, Epever 40A MPPT Tracer, and a Samlex EVO 2224 inverter charger. Would this system run a mini split?
you have a nice battery set up... but 400 watts solar won't get you much charge.....Our van is a Ford Econoline E250 and the air conditioning would be used at night when we are not driving. At home I can keep the system plugged into the grid to keep the batteries cooler or warmer. Parked out-of-town away from home during the "day" would be the challenge for the system. If the mini split can drop the temperature from 90+ to 75 that would justify the expeniture. Hope to combine the 16 cells for a 24V system; have not wired them yet or top balanced them. I have a steel box for each set of 8s cells with an Overkill 100A BMS for each set; not sure yet how to join the sets.
This system was set up to charge two BB 100Ah batteries in series. One thing leads to another and . . . I was wondering if charging off of the alternator while in driving mode would be a fix? Some advise against it. Should have bought much larger panels in the beginning; the ones on top the van are the Renology compact 100W panels x 4.you have a nice battery set up... but 400 watts solar won't get you much charge.....
you have 13,000 watt hour of battery... so prefect sun let's say 7 hours a day. 7x 340watts (you will never get 400w out of your panel especially flat mounted) 2,380 watts a day so it will take 5.5 days to charge your battery if you use nothing during that time
you can charge off your alternate.. I would set it for 40a max at 12v or 20a at 24v ... or 480w still better then nothingThis system was set up to charge two BB 100Ah batteries in series. One thing leads to another and . . . I was wondering if charging off of the alternator while in driving mode would be a fix? Some advise against it. Should have bought much larger panels in the beginning; the ones on top the van are the Renology compact 100W panels x 4.
DC to DC charger for alternator charging. No idea why someone would advise against it. You just don't want to hook the batteries up directly to the alternator.This system was set up to charge two BB 100Ah batteries in series. One thing leads to another and . . . I was wondering if charging off of the alternator while in driving mode would be a fix? Some advise against it. Should have bought much larger panels in the beginning; the ones on top the van are the Renology compact 100W panels x 4.
Was just looking at the van from a bird's eye view and I think there is room for bigger panels; would need to have a larger frame to attach them to the ladder rack. They rode very smoothly from East Coast to L.A. and up to South Dakota and back again. I think there is room on that rear bumper for a mini split running the 16' under and up where the two side-doors open.DC to DC charger for alternator charging. No idea why someone would advise against it. You just don't want to hook the batteries up directly to the alternator.
If I were you, I would strongly consider upgrading the panels or adding a ground mount array that you can deploy when parked. Being a van, not sure how much roof real estate you have.
All of that said, I dont think cooling would be the concern, I think keeping the system powered would be. 400W solar isnt much. If you dont add more solar, then a small auto-start generator might be an option. I have an EVO 4024 in my system. No generator yet, but it is part of the future plan.I'm not familiar with the 2024 specs, but mine has the built-in auto transfer switch and auto gen start.
has to DC-DC since he had a 12v alternator and 24v batteryDC to DC charger for alternator charging. No idea why someone would advise against it. You just don't want to hook the batteries up directly to the alternator.
If I were you, I would strongly consider upgrading the panels or adding a ground mount array that you can deploy when parked. Being a van, not sure how much roof real estate you have.
All of that said, I dont think cooling would be the concern, I think keeping the system powered would be. 400W solar isnt much. If you dont add more solar, then a small auto-start generator might be an option. I have an EVO 4024 in my system. No generator yet, but it is part of the future plan.I'm not familiar with the 2024 specs, but mine has the built-in auto transfer switch and auto gen start.
maybe like a 2nd layer on slides that goes over the windshield area.. 4 x 305w would be awesomeWas just looking at the van from a bird's eye view and I think there is room for bigger panels; would need to have a larger frame to attach them to the ladder rack. They rode very smoothly from East Coast to L.A. and up to South Dakota and back again. I think there is room on that rear bumper for a mini split running the 16' under and up where the two side-doors open.View attachment 91808View attachment 91809View attachment 91810View attachment 91811View attachment 91812
Ahh yep. I overlooked that. Upgrading to a high output alternator is also an option.has to DC-DC since he had a 12v alternator and 24v battery