Ductless AC instead of roof mounted AC
In addition to my roof repairs I am replacing the AC unit on my trailer. Does anyone have any experience with the Mini Split Ductless AC Heat Pump reliability on an RV? I have seen installs on youtub...
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Mini split Update
Installed 4/17/2019 so 4 months later its still running and working great. We have taken 4 camping trips 45min, 50min, 1h20min, 2hr30min drive from the house each 4 day duration. I was worried that road vibrations would cause R410a leaks, but none to date.
I have kept it plugged in and running at home since 4/17 set on 82f unless I go in to work on the interior basically as a dehumidifier and to gain a little confidence on reliability.
I did have a problem with a leak at initial installation and had to charge it after finding and re-tightening the leaking flare connection. The high pressure line at the air handling part was leaking. I could not find a torque value for tightening the connections which could be helpful in avoiding this type of leak. I used a bar of soap with a few drips of water and a paint brush to find the leak.
The unit uses .75A with just the blower running and 5.42A while cooling. The unit has no problem holding the camper at 66F while 96F outside. I am quite impressed with its ability to cool. I will report back this winter when I am able to test the heating part of the unit. There are no electric heat strips installed.
Overall I am quite happy with the performance of the Mini split
Installed 4/17/2019 so 4 months later its still running and working great. We have taken 4 camping trips 45min, 50min, 1h20min, 2hr30min drive from the house each 4 day duration. I was worried that road vibrations would cause R410a leaks, but none to date.
I have kept it plugged in and running at home since 4/17 set on 82f unless I go in to work on the interior basically as a dehumidifier and to gain a little confidence on reliability.
I did have a problem with a leak at initial installation and had to charge it after finding and re-tightening the leaking flare connection. The high pressure line at the air handling part was leaking. I could not find a torque value for tightening the connections which could be helpful in avoiding this type of leak. I used a bar of soap with a few drips of water and a paint brush to find the leak.
The unit uses .75A with just the blower running and 5.42A while cooling. The unit has no problem holding the camper at 66F while 96F outside. I am quite impressed with its ability to cool. I will report back this winter when I am able to test the heating part of the unit. There are no electric heat strips installed.
Overall I am quite happy with the performance of the Mini split
