hilltop_yodeler
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Hi!
My vehicle:
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 / 144 / NCV3 (4X4)
I have the factory rooftop AC unit that was designed to cool off passengers sitting in the cargo area of the van. A couple of photos are attached.
I would like to remove the AC unit and install a Fantastic Fan. Does anyone have experience with this? I am wondering if the hole in my roof might be anywhere near the right size for the Fantastic Fan?
Another question that I have is, what other considerations will I need to be aware of in order to remove the rooftop AC unit? I would imagine that a valve will need to be closed somewhere to stop the flow of refrigerant leading up to the roof, and that perhaps refrigerant line(s) may need to be removed too.
Why remove the rooftop AC unit? Summertime camping in Colorado and western US - it takes energy to run that AC unit, and I believe that the engine has to be running in order for it to work. I want to be able to use the fan at night when cooking or sleeping to generate airflow and will open the windows when the fan is in use. This should keep us cool, use less energy, and be able to operate from a solar/pv and battery system.
I am looking for advice from anyone who has experience with this process.
Thank you in advance!
-Darrin
My vehicle:
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 / 144 / NCV3 (4X4)
I have the factory rooftop AC unit that was designed to cool off passengers sitting in the cargo area of the van. A couple of photos are attached.
I would like to remove the AC unit and install a Fantastic Fan. Does anyone have experience with this? I am wondering if the hole in my roof might be anywhere near the right size for the Fantastic Fan?
Another question that I have is, what other considerations will I need to be aware of in order to remove the rooftop AC unit? I would imagine that a valve will need to be closed somewhere to stop the flow of refrigerant leading up to the roof, and that perhaps refrigerant line(s) may need to be removed too.
Why remove the rooftop AC unit? Summertime camping in Colorado and western US - it takes energy to run that AC unit, and I believe that the engine has to be running in order for it to work. I want to be able to use the fan at night when cooking or sleeping to generate airflow and will open the windows when the fan is in use. This should keep us cool, use less energy, and be able to operate from a solar/pv and battery system.
I am looking for advice from anyone who has experience with this process.
Thank you in advance!
-Darrin
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