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RAM PROMASTER VAN BUILD – Poor Man's Air Conditioning
Welcome to video 39 in our van build series.
Hey have you ever been to Air Venture Oshkosh in Wisconsin? Well we have. And it can be hot there. I remember one trip we slept in the car with the AC running to make it bearable.
Well were going again this year and this time I’m going to be prepared. Today I’m going to see if I can repurpose a 15-year-old window AC unit to use in our van for extremely hot weather. Let’s find out what works and what doesn’t work together.
DISCLAIMER Much of the information presented here is based on our own knowledge and research and should be considered for informational purposes only. Ensure that all safety measures are utilized. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk.
Some of the products we used are listed below:
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Other videos in our van build series include:
1 PLANNING - ua-cam.com/video/aeZdVBKsETo/v-deo.html
2 PARTITION - ua-cam.com/video/VbGk88eWBGw/v-deo.html
3 SWIVEL SEATS - ua-cam.com/video/xMJS6gFMwoY/v-deo.html
4 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE - ua-cam.com/video/FwxAN0SgRoI/v-deo.html
5 REAR DOOR WON'T LOCK - ua-cam.com/video/QJzcHoBxF5k/v-deo.html
6 PLANNING - UPDATE 1 - ua-cam.com/video/Hbalc4x_vIc/v-deo.html
7 DIY SHOWER PAN - ua-cam.com/video/nvxEavcye94/v-deo.html
8 DIY MAXXAIR FAN INSTALL - ua-cam.com/video/wuDBrsWNkV4/v-deo.html
9 DIY WINDOW INSTALL - ua-cam.com/video/ESjeEfGrgTY/v-deo.html
10 DIY GREYWATER TANK INSTALL - ua-cam.com/video/K2AiJ208qbM/v-deo.html
11 DIY SOUND DEADENING AND INSULATION - ua-cam.com/video/rlZV9UjO1u4/v-deo.html
12 DIY RV BED - ua-cam.com/video/2USECENiRP4/v-deo.html
13 DIY FLOOR - ua-cam.com/video/OqjFu2AhzwU/v-deo.html
14 DIY ROOF RACK - ua-cam.com/video/4WTJBM0QSek/v-deo.html
15 DIY CHARGING SYSTEM - ua-cam.com/video/Kd9PT5f09oM/v-deo.html
16 DIY CURTAINS - ua-cam.com/video/Wtta4MM8N-M/v-deo.html
17 DIY KITCHEN WALL - ua-cam.com/video/ssT7K6GjGdo/v-deo.html
18 DIY KITCHEN CUPBOARDS - ua-cam.com/video/jUi20xTINmI/v-deo.html
19 DIY KITCHEN COUNTER - ua-cam.com/video/NjAcZ_JHmPw/v-deo.html
20 RV MICROWAVE INSTALL - ua-cam.com/video/4icGtfQJPfk/v-deo.html
21 RV INVERTER INSTALL - ua-cam.com/video/oam_Sm-ch4o/v-deo.html
22 RV CEDAR CEILING - ua-cam.com/video/yIZ0QDTNXSw/v-deo.html
23 9” APPLE CARPLAY - ua-cam.com/video/IFHv659cYfc/v-deo.html
24 DIY VAN WALLS - ua-cam.com/video/Pf2UlSAgXgE/v-deo.html
25 SLIDING DOOR WON’T CLOSE - ua-cam.com/video/ufHdzyVNjq0/v-deo.html
26 DIY INTERIOR TRIM - ua-cam.com/video/An-_0_18AGs/v-deo.html
27 DIY WATER SUPPLY - ua-cam.com/video/tcvnkCMfgmM/v-deo.html
28 DIY DIESEL HEATER - ua-cam.com/video/JkERt0g8fCU/v-deo.html
29 DIY DIESEL TANK - ua-cam.com/video/wq8O1scuLA4/v-deo.html
30 SPARE TIRE WINCH REPAIR - ua-cam.com/video/5VUWh6yywaA/v-deo.html
31 UNDER BED CABINET - ua-cam.com/video/91OO8e0TMSE/v-deo.html
32 REVERSE POLARITY - ua-cam.com/video/qElrBSyeN1E/v-deo.html
33 VAN STEP - ua-cam.com/video/zzFuFfR3uak/v-deo.html
34 OIL CHANGE - ua-cam.com/video/cNHJ8zew0Dk/v-deo.html
35 CUBBY STORAGE - ua-cam.com/video/Cpk_g0jPQSA/v-deo.html
36 DIESEL HEATER FUEL GAUGE - ua-cam.com/video/LnwCHJ9EH9Y/v-deo.html
37 UPPER CABINETS - ua-cam.com/video/AuYSgGociKg/v-deo.html
38 CHAIR STORAGE - ua-cam.com/video/wHSWaFx-Z5A/v-deo.html
39 POOR MAN’S AC - ua-cam.com/video/1hAweXQ3zSQ/v-deo.html
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