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Installing Dometic FreshJet 3 in Our Van
Now that we have dealt with the ceiling thickness issue, and installed all the shore power connections, we are ready to install the FreshJet 3 AC unit in the van. Technically this wasn’t our first time installing one of these units, see a long time ago post Installing the AC Units on our MCI Bus…
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Installing Shore Power for the Camper Van
This is part of our ongoing installation of the AC, which started with Making an AC Frame for Dometic FreshJet 3 and the Review on How to Install a Dometic SmartStart Accessory Kit. Today, we had to wire the inside of the van to accept the 120V power from the source and then transfer it…
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How to Prep a Van for a Dometic FreshJet 3 AC Install
Living in the Southern USA, one undeniable fact is the intense summer heat. Before air conditioning, it’s hard to imagine how people managed. Personally, I can endure cold weather without a heater—just light a fire. However, when faced with 90-degree temperatures and humidity exceeding 60%, all you can do is sweat. There’s only so much…
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How to Install Dometic SmartStart for Your AC
We are in the middle of a van conversion with LOKI our Ford E250 Econoline extended van. Most van conversions I see on the internet don’t include air conditioners on the roof, but where we live, you either install one, or you just don’t use the van—there’s really no other option. This actually wasn’t our…
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