NEW Affordable 12 Volt Air Conditioner for Vans, RVs, Overlanding - Velit Camping

In episode 8 of our Van Build Series, we installed the Velit Camping R2000 12v Air Conditioner on our Sprinter Van. Here we take a look at the different 12v rooftop air conditioners on the market and see how they compare to Velit's. We realize Velit has the most affordable rooftop AC on the market and it is very efficient!

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Timestamps
00:00 - New 12 Volt Air Conditioners for Overlanding
01:16 - Comparing 12 Volt Air Conditioners
04:21 - Velit 12 Volt Rooftop Air Conditioner Installation
07:08 - Most Affordable Air Conditioner - Velit Promo Code


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[MathersOnTheMap]

The video testing the Velit 12v AC is live!



What do you think of the Velit 12v AC Unit? Now that the weather is starting to get warmer I'll be able to do a detailed test for you guys. Also, get $50 off the Velit AC with coupon MOTM


What do you think of the Velit 12v AC Unit? Now that the weather is starting to get warmer I'll be able to do a detailed test for you guys. Also, get $50 off the Velit AC with coupon MOTM

[KennLes-rrey]

Love my Velit. First night, my 300 aH BB used 18% for Approx. 7 hours, outside temp 84-60F. Very well insulated 159EXT.

[adventureroadtrippers]

We're in South Florida where AC is a must. We installed a 12v AC that was only $700 and can run it all night at 70F with only 400ah batteries and it uses about 25% of that. Glad you found this one; there aren't many options for affordable units on the market.

[drocktsmith]

Thanks for the video. Been trying to figure out what AC to upgrade with on the camper, now I've a good list to work from. Cheers!

[RacineandPeter]

This is amazing! we install our Velit AC unit tomorrow and this was a huge help figuring out the best way to install it!

[caseystankowski]

Also, great timing for this video. Installing a 12V AC this spring on our van. I was going to go with the Dometic RTX 2000, however after watching this, I think I will be going with the Velit. Thanks!

[Nacho-voyage]

Inglés
I installed the Openair 12 V from bergstrom two months ago and I'm delighted! The best purchase I could have made for my motorhome. I can finally enjoy the Summer with my Motorhome or the South of the country

[vanvittles]

thanks for the info and code! installing mine early this week. Can't wait!

[cferdinandi]

Mabru (a marine AC vendor) now makers a 12v rooftop AC for van lifers and RVs. 12k BTU with a 30-55 amp draw. They recommend 500ah of lithium for an approximately 8-10 of run time (assuming no other load on the batteries, which is of course unrealistic).

At the lowest draw, 300ah would last up to 10 hours, but realistically you'd want more than to have a safety margin and to account for other things pulling on the battery (fridge, lights, etc.) at night.

[bigg]

As I mentioned in a prior reply, installing a 2nd high output alternator on the Diesel engine will solve all 12 volt electrical capacity issues. When the batteries get low just run the van engine to charge the batteries fast or use as the primary 12 volt source. I have done this and it works great! Running an engine for extended periods of time has no adverse effect on the engine. No need for massive expensive batteries, reduces weight, requires less solar panels, saves much needed space, is very economical and dependable.

[TheHummingbirdBus]

It’s summer now how’s that AC working? FOLLOW UP VIDEO ?

[unrealheadcase]

Thanks for adding this video. Your I formation was relevant and concise.

[ABlindHilbily]

I'd love to see a long term review and if you have had any issues. Customer service experience, ECT...

[lorie]

Was wondering can the AC run on fan only mode so I don’t have to get another fan?

[CamAuthentic]

Waiting for you to do a bench test on this unit running low vs high. I read somewhere it runs 20a on low. Will order this as soon as I get confirmation. It’s a $1, 300 savings over dometic RTX2000 after mounting Kit, & wiring.

[ArnCital]

It is amazing what modern electronics can do. There are many 12 volt air conditioning units now that were not available a few years ago. Amazon has an amazing number of different units. Thank you for bringing these to my attention.

[gailjohnson]

Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

[slkgeothermal]

Please do a followup so we know how it works. I would like to know how much run time you are getting and the noise level when operating. Thanks

[Scrambler]

Great comparison video.
I think ac is a necessity for Summers in the southern half of the USA. I run a mini split AC in my van, I think you should be able to run your ac overnight with no problem. I ran mine 24/7 all summer without shore power.
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[evil]

Nice job & install. I dont know why with a little more engineering they dont add a reversing valve so you can heat when needed as well, it would make them a lot more versatile for hot or cold climates.
Look forward to seeing updates on how this all works out. Cheers