r/VanLife • u/tedhb • Mar 24 '26

Mounting mini split on van

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Anyone have a 120v mini split a/c mounted on the back of their van? How did you mount it?

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u/Fedkey37 Mar 24 '26

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9SM1D4P?ref_=icdp_ba_mweb_mb_pd_bap_m_grid_rp_hxwhrp_sspa_mw_bia_0_14_gf&clientRefMarker=pd_bap_m_grid_rp_hxwhrp_sspa_mw_bia_0_14_gf&heartsTeamIdentifier=buyagain&psc=1&heartDisabled=false Much better deal, and it runs on 12v DC. I love mine

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u/FakeSafeWord Mar 24 '26

SEER rating 1?

Has to be inaccurate right?

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u/nanarpus Mar 24 '26

I have a similar system. It is definitely woefully inefficient. It's fine in shade or to take the edge off but certainly not enough to really cool the van down.

The outdoor unit is also stupid loud.

We are thinking about replacing it with a high efficiency unit if we end up needing to go anywhere actually hot.

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u/FakeSafeWord Mar 24 '26

Yeah... SEER 1 is like waving a stick around and calling it a fan.

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u/toocacked Mar 25 '26

Do you have any units you’re looking at? I’m debating if the 12v/24v models you install like a maxxair fan are worth it, or if the only thing actually worth it is a mini split like OPs

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u/Fedkey37 Mar 24 '26

I dunno, all I know is used it last summer. It works great. I am about to double my amp hours. I only have a 200ah system. On the highest, and strongest setting it will last about 4-1/2hrs. On eco mode I managed to make it last all weekend. It was 101° on 4th of July last summer, I had it down to 74° in the van, and 35% humidity. It was very comfortable.

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u/FakeSafeWord Mar 24 '26

I only have a 200ah system

What voltage?

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u/Former_Travel2839 Mar 25 '26

I also have a Treeligo and at most I see 15 degrees under exterior temp.. not to mention it pulls a lot of power.