Run your Van Life Air Conditioner 24/7 on Solar Power

Today I'll be showing everyone how I run my Van Life Air conditioner 24/7 with only solar power and a medium-sized battery bank. It's totally possible if you have a large roof space and a high efficient air conditioner like a ductless mini split.

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[sjackson]

That pot roast really looked good. I've been eating pressure-cooked meals since the early 60's. 2 suggestions to try. First, give that roast a quick sear on all sides for some great flavor. Second, buy a big onion. Cut it into thick slices and lay them right on top of the roast. Pressure-cooked onions are so sweet. Bonus suggestion: add some potatoes cut up into large pieces along with some sliced carrots. When it's all done, use some of the juice to make some gravy. Now I have to run to the grocery store.

[jaystewart]

“This is Nomad Brad coming to you from my ONION truck!” 😂
Mini splits are a great way to go. I installed a DIY version in my daughter’s mobile home and she loves it. Very energy efficient and quiet

[charliepepin]

Thats the setup i will need so i can run ac all day. Especially here in florida. Nice system.

[Nova-md]

Pro Tip: Wait until after the auto parts stores close (closed 9 PM until 7 AM) and stealth camp until they open at a parking space close to the street away from the building, If there are any questions, sorry, the check engine light keeps turning on and off while passing through town, waiting for the store to open to get a computer scan.

[geofferyrobertson]

slow cookers and air fryers are some of the best things invented

[thechosenone]

I love the look of this van. It looks so well made and solid. Plus 4 the AC. Perfect house on wheels. Self sustainable. Perfect.

[wally]

I love watching the ingenuity. I know it's fun to use solar because I also run AC's off of my RV solar. I also installed Mini split air conditioner in my RV but it is a house window mini split made by Midea, 500W and I also installed Frigidaire 450W AC in the bedroom cabinet, installed both on drawer slide platforms and also installed outside compartment doors to slide AC's halfway in and out. I threw the power hungry Dometic roof top AC's over board and into the trash literally. I run both AC's off of my RV roof top solar, currently only 4 panels and 600 watts actual output and 4 LifePo batteries. Every RV owner needs to ban standard roof top AC's simply because the technology exists for these corporations to use low power economical Air Conditioners but they refuse to change their ways because it's not as profitable. A standard RV roof top AC requires the use of a Soft Start device to jump start the AC when using solar and that is $300.00 or more for the Soft Start. I paid about that price for each of my AC units. I could not be happier.

[kpadalldotablet]

Wait! A cooking channel too! Bro! Parked in Home Depot with an RV that looks like a utility vehicle that says "Solar Service": Invisible.

[bradenabbott]

When you showed 192 watts that was a positive number, which means your solar charger kicked on and after the A/C load it was adding 192 watts to the battery. The (negative) -807 watts was how much it was using before the solar charger started charging. So your A/C was still using 800 watts, and your solar was probably creating 1000, which gives you the 192. Your A/C was not using 192, it was leaving 192 left on the table for battery charging.

[TheDogsBox]

@15:12 This is one of the reasons I chose an ambulance. I have 1560 watts of solar on my roof, but I went with a 48v system and an 8000 btu window unit.

[thepfeiffer]

Awesome, did same, I have 1700w solar and 38kwh battery for south Florida, using ambulance as RV

[GEAUXFRUGAL]

1:54 you described a remarkable tool. An air conditioner that runs on the sun is incredible for me to be a dream come true

[KirraZirra]

Great video Brad. Solar and electrical work even with research just feels so daunting. I am sure that after rolling up my sleeves I will get it, but man mistakes are costly in this area of building out your rig.

[journeywithnichole]

You’re amazing! Such beautiful work! High quality across the board!!

[midnightaustin]

that's game changer, i can;t imagine myself living in a van without constant AC cuz in my country there is no cold weather or winter it's constant hot

[antoniobaez]

I know you are not getting a ton of views, subs but i want to say that i really enjoy your content and like sharing it with others as i think you have a more unique and original take on nomad life!

I am also learning a lot which is what i really enjoy most about your channel! I am looking forward to your winter build coming up soon. I would attend it i could but i am stuck here grindind.

[ozmanfidaar]

"Normad Brad like to be comfortable"---had me cracking up. Good work, brother.

[edb]

TimeUSB batteries are great. Glad to see others utilizing them. Fair price, and they're right on spec (or better) for every one that I've purchased. Only brand I'll buy.

[WerkToday]

Nice production value.. the background music was spot on..enjoyed it. Your Power explanation was very well done.. Hi quality YouTube video explaining The mini split.. I see a nice niche for someone to become a mini split installation specialist..thank you for taking the time ..I hope you get millions of views.. #NomadBrad

[kamenwaticlients]

This is great. Your truck looks really well insulated