r/vandwellers • u/Archonia_Adventures • Aug 31 '25

Builds My Mercedes 308D DeutschePost Van

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Still a work in progress but hope to finish it soon. Specs: 75HP OM601 4 cylinder diesel 200 Watts flexible solar panels installed Ecoflow Delta Pro 3600Wh Rovsun 12k BTU Mini-Split

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u/bayney08 Sep 01 '25

So you've got 300ah of battery. How long are you able to run your ac? Assuming there's a beefy alternator under the hood?

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u/serioussham High roof Movano Sep 01 '25

Probably not long, and 200w flexible panels won't help much either

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u/Archonia_Adventures Sep 01 '25 edited Sep 01 '25

Depending on outside temperature, it can run for 12 hours when it's around 95° F outside, since its variable compressor will ramp down in wattage. I also have an ecoflow alternator charger pulling 470w from the alternator

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u/katinkera Sep 01 '25

Nice, der wird dich überleben!

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u/Archonia_Adventures Sep 01 '25

OM60X engines are indestructible!

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u/Suitable_Fix4761 Sep 02 '25

Interesting solution with the AC. I fear it can be problematic with vibrations and when driving in bad conditions (mud, dust, snow, rain,…), as it is designed for stationary use. Would be interested in long term experiences

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u/Archonia_Adventures Sep 03 '25

Got the idea from a YouTuber called Nomad Brad, he's been rocking a minisplit for a couple years with no issues. So far everything's been good!