[SH_JD]

Just picked up my 2020 Transit Crew and have the rear A/C unit in the back. Wondering if anyone has wired the rear A/C to run off a house battery so it can be used while parked? I'm a newbie and have been doing a deep dive in wiring. I have a single battery but looking to get and additional battery / isolator / possibly inverter rather than Goal Zero as alternate power source. I'd like to take advantage of the rear A/C since we're in a hot / humid area. Any previous experience / advice is appreciated!

 

[Vanpackr]

The refrigeration (cooling) work of the factory A/C is done by an engine driven compressor so what you are envisioning is not practical. A few folks have accomplished battery driven air conditioning but the costs are north of $10K and increase from there as run time and cooling power increase.

 

[SH_JD]

The refrigeration (cooling) work of the factory A/C is done by an engine driven compressor so what you are envisioning is not practical. A few folks have accomplished battery driven air conditioning but the costs are north of $10K and increase from there as run time and cooling power increase.

Well BOO. I was hoping having the unit in the back left corner meant it was self sufficient and just utilizing the electric vs engine. Thanks for the heads up and I took a look at your IG and your build is gorgeous. I'll have to learn how to murder out my caps like yours! Thanks again!

 

[Vanpackr]

Thanks... not finished yet. Really goin for functional more than anything. Nice Crew!

 

[newtothis92]

Well BOO. I was hoping having the unit in the back left corner meant it was self sufficient and just utilizing the electric vs engine. Thanks for the heads up and I took a look at your IG and your build is gorgeous. I'll have to learn how to murder out my caps like yours! Thanks again! View attachment 142355

Im sure this is old but how did you manage your existing crew subfloor? I am thinking of leaving mine in for now and doing my floor base from rear to existing subfloor, then removing existing subfloor and 2nd row of seats later. Not sure if this will be a pain to essentially do the floor in 2 separate halves however