In this video, we will teach you how much power it takes to run an air conditioner, explain what a duty cycle is, and introduce Nate's Cousins, the 'sons' of Yarbrough & Sons Heating and Air!
This is episode 2.6 in our Electrical System Sizing Playlist in the EXPLORIST.life Academy.
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Special thanks to Will, Kolby & Tucker for taking some time to provide some insights in this video: https://yarbroughandsons.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@BlueCollarBroughs
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:
FULL ELECTRICAL INSTALLS:
➤50A 5th Wheel RV - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PavRWuOax1M&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=8
➤30A Class C Motorhome - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fmL1RfmZJk&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=1
➤ 30A Travel Trailer - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM_8s4cTjWA&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=1
➤ Truck Camper - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcDYiYgUCzg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=6
➤ Ford Transit Camper Van Electrical Install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5q7_4FH4LQ&t=2874s&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s
➤ DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s
➤ Binge the Transit Van Build: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX
00:00 Introduction
01:33 How Much Power Does an A/C Use?
01:59 Video Chat with Yarbrough & Sons
03:13 How many air conditioners have you installed on boats/RVs/off-grid cabins?
04:26 How many air conditioners have you installed in the last 35 years?
07:32 What is a duty cycle?
13:51 Can you just install a bigger air conditioner for a shorter duty cycle?
20:39 Does the physical dimensions correlate to efficiency?
32:59 How much power to run a Nomadic A/C
34:43 How much solar is required for air conditioning?
36:16 How much power for overnight air conditioning?