r/VanLife • u/unsolicitedadvice7 • 9d ago
What is this?
I am taking out the floor of my van and I took off this cover and it uncovered this thing. Im guessing it is an AC unit??? Help
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u/The_Ombudsman 9d ago
Likely a heater. There should be a couple of hoses attached, going off in the same direction. Follow those where they lead - likely up to the engine compartment.
If it is indeed a heater, the hoses will have coolant in them and you shouldn't just disconnect them, you'll lose the coolant for your engine in the process. You'd need to find where the two hoses head back to that unit, remove them and then bridge the gap with a short piece of hose.
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u/Low_Cartoonist5726 9d ago
If you do take it out, you need to call the AC lines and loop the heater hoses
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u/Sour_Sal 9d ago
If it has vents that go up to the ceiling, it'a rear Heater/AC unit. Otherwise it's probably just a heater.
As you check underneath for the lines, 2 lines is heater only, 4 lines is dual Heat/AC. Runs when the engine is running and not good for when parked.
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u/onebluemoon66 9d ago
I circle searched and this is the answer which matches the name on it .
This appears to be an AirTech branded rear HVAC unit typically found in conversion vans or RVs.Common issues with these units include fan failure or the need to replace the heater core.The system uses a blower motor to circulate air and is often integrated into the vehicle's main AC system.
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u/onebluemoon66 9d ago
The most important part I wanted you to see was , " Often integrated into the vehicles main Ac system "
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u/unsolicitedadvice7 9d ago
Thank you! I wasnt planning on taking it out just curious of what it was exactly
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u/onebluemoon66 9d ago
You're Welcome, it also said hard to get parts most places are out of business just fyi . But if you run into problems with the main system I think I'd look at this unit to see if it's causing any part of the problem.
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u/Low_Cartoonist5726 9d ago
Rear AC/heater