In this video I take on the challenge to build a better off grid AC for a roadtrip I'm going on soon. I will be traveling in a Sprinter Van, and sometimes at night it can get pretty warm. With this setup I can provide sub 60 Degree output air, off 3 bags of ice for 8-10 Hours. This system utilizes a baffle system, a small radiator, and a USB powered pond pump to keep the ice cool and away from the warm air. Most other DIY air conditioners recommend using blocks of Ice, but there is no way to reliably get blocks of ice out on the road, so I designed this one using regular bags of ice from a convenience store.

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Ryobi Hybrid 18V Fan:
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Coleman Extreme 5 Day Cooler:
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Check out the Lincoln Electric Power Mig 140MP, great for the home shop, Mig, TIG, and Stick in 1 machine!
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Thank you to Pferd abrasives for supporting my shop and my channel. For links to some of the grinding discs I use most see below:

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→ Bosch Miter Saw ( My Favorite miter saw)
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→ Wen Tabletop Metalcutting Bandsaw
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→ Bosch Portable Bandsaw ( 18V)
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