Thanks for the info Dave. That looks like a great unit. Can you tell me more about the BTU rating? On the site it says that the 24v BTU is variable at "6250/11900/16500 BTU". What BTU is yours set at?
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Thanks for the info Dave. That looks like a great unit. Can you tell me more about the BTU rating? On the site it says that the 24v BTU is variable at "6250/11900/16500 BTU". What BTU is yours set at?
craig333
Expedition Leader
Zero Breeze a dud
Finally got my Zero Breeze last week. It does work. Kinda loud but cold air does come out of it. Problem is just not very much. It will not cool my camper even without the top popped. Aimed directly at the dog it kept him cool, thats about all I could say. Glad I tested before I wound up cutting a hole for the exhaust (test used the window). Its very sensitive to having the exhaust straight and short. My solar does go negative even in full sun but I have enough I could run it if it worked well enough. A lot of people are saying how well it works, indoors. Well duh if it has cool air to start with. I'd hoped to use it in the cab of the truck but I can't see anyway to run the exhaust even if I were willing to cut holes. Exhausting out the window would require a platform and not be too subtle to the thieves, besides its not much more likely to cool my cab than my camper.
Maybe when the battery arrives I'll find some use for it sitting right next to me in my lawn chair? Maybe the second generation unit will be more effective but I won't be caught spending that kind of money again for an unproven product. Learned my lesson.
Finally got my Zero Breeze last week. It does work. Kinda loud but cold air does come out of it. Problem is just not very much. It will not cool my camper even without the top popped. Aimed directly at the dog it kept him cool, thats about all I could say. Glad I tested before I wound up cutting a hole for the exhaust (test used the window). Its very sensitive to having the exhaust straight and short. My solar does go negative even in full sun but I have enough I could run it if it worked well enough. A lot of people are saying how well it works, indoors. Well duh if it has cool air to start with. I'd hoped to use it in the cab of the truck but I can't see anyway to run the exhaust even if I were willing to cut holes. Exhausting out the window would require a platform and not be too subtle to the thieves, besides its not much more likely to cool my cab than my camper.
Maybe when the battery arrives I'll find some use for it sitting right next to me in my lawn chair? Maybe the second generation unit will be more effective but I won't be caught spending that kind of money again for an unproven product. Learned my lesson.
Finally got my Zero Breeze last week. It does work. Kinda loud but cold air does come out of it. Problem is just not very much. It will not cool my camper even without the top popped. Aimed directly at the dog it kept him cool, thats about all I could say. Glad I tested before I wound up cutting a hole for the exhaust (test used the window). Its very sensitive to having the exhaust straight and short. My solar does go negative even in full sun but I have enough I could run it if it worked well enough. A lot of people are saying how well it works, indoors. Well duh if it has cool air to start with. I'd hoped to use it in the cab of the truck but I can't see anyway to run the exhaust even if I were willing to cut holes. Exhausting out the window would require a platform and not be too subtle to the thieves, besides its not much more likely to cool my cab than my camper.
Maybe when the battery arrives I'll find some use for it sitting right next to me in my lawn chair? Maybe the second generation unit will be more effective but I won't be caught spending that kind of money again for an unproven product. Learned my lesson.
Thanks for sharing Craig. I think the problem is simply that it is 1100 btu (what they claim) which is just too small to make any kind of difference. The other problem is it only uses 1 hose which is not really great for air conditioners.
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For comparison, the Autoclima U-GO (http://www.u-gofresco.com/pdf/depliant_U-GO_12V_multilingue.pdf) is a true 12v air conditioner, using the same danfoss compressor that all the top fridges use. It puts out 3250 BTU which is a much more respectable number. Moreover, it has a 2 hose design.
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I am not super convinced by either of these though. Portable air conditioners like this are so inefficient compared to the mini-splits. The EER is around 8-9. I think the future is in mounting efficient multi-split inverter style units.
vtsoundman
OverAnalyzer
Can you take some photos of your install? I am looking for a solution as well...and this looks like it may work well. Can the unit be set to run on the high setting? Is there a remote available (I'd need to be able to control it while driving since it will be used as the rear a/c as well as cooling the dogs/kids while parked)
May I ask what you paid for it?
luthj
Engineer In Residence
Sounds like an application for a 12-24v dc-dc converter. They can be found in the 90% efficiency range.
The Artisan
Adventurer
Just use the advanced settings in the reply and add your photos into the built in hosting on this site.
Kevin
karashirl
New member
Hi Donnie, I'm considering a U-Go. How has it been for you? Did it keep your van cool and how is the noise level?
djb_rh
Observer
I actually only recently got going on my van, sadly. I did just recently get it ducted to the outside of the van and hooked it up just to let it run. Definitely pretty quiet, seems like enough AC, but I haven't insulated the van yet so I don't know for sure.
Sorry I don't have more info yet.
--Donnie
Deshet
Adventurer
Can you provide a supplier and price range? I am looking a different options.
Is this a easy DIY install?
Thanks
mezmochill
Is outside
Joe917
Explorer
36 amps is no issue for rooftop solar, especially when the unit will be needed most when its sunny.
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