Sprinter Build Series Episode 2: In this installment of the Sprinter Van Build series we look to beat the heat!!! Follow along as we install our Dometic RTX2000 AC unit in the roof of our Mercedes Cargo Sprinter Van. We tried to include all the steps and information on how to make this a successful install and learn from some of the minor inconveniences we encountered along the way. This video does not cover the electrical hookup as that will be covered in the upcoming house battery installation video.

Sprinter Van Conversion Episodes:
Episode 1 CR Laurence Window Install    • Sprinter Camper Van Conversion CR Lau...  
Episode 2 Dometic RTX2000 Install This Video
Episode 2.5 Custom Brackets for the RTX2000    • Sprinter Van Build Custom Flush Mount...  
Episode 3 MaxxAir Fan Install    • Sprinter Van Build MaxxFan Deluxe Roo...  
Episode 4 Alpine Mechanisms Seat Swivel Install    • Sprinter Camper Van Build Alpine Mech...  
Episode 5 Espar Heater Install    • Sprinter Adventure Van Build  Espar ...  
Episode 6 Hood Strut Install    • Sprinter Adventure Van Build  Hood S...  
Episode 7 Flarespace Install    • Sprinter Van Build  Flarespace Flare...  
Episode 8 Factory Wire Rerouting    • Sprinter Adventure Van Factory Wire R...  

Dometic RTX 2000 https://nomadicsupply.com/dometicrtx...
Dometic RTX 2000 Connection Cable https://nomadicsupply.com/dometiccoo...
Dometic RTX Installation Kit https://nomadicsupply.com/dometiccoo...

DIYVan Adapter Kit https://tinyurl.com/diyvanadapter
(We ordered the 18.5" Location which puts you right in the middle of the rear struts, the 1" spacer & the Minicell foam gasket)

Some Supplies Needed:
3M 90 Spray Adhesive https://amzn.to/3R02NHu
3M Windoweld https://amzn.to/3QDmncB (we used two of these because of the time difference from when we installed the adapter to when we installed the spacer)
A Caulking Gun https://amzn.to/3c6K1PZ
Maroon ScothBrite https://amzn.to/3wiVKld
Lint Free Wipes https://amzn.to/3K8sXp4
Isopropyl Wash Bottle https://amzn.to/3QDNHaP
Isopropyl 99% https://amzn.to/3CfOKJI
Painter's Tape https://amzn.to/3AfGzdT
Knee Pads https://amzn.to/3KgGdYT
AirSaw https://amzn.to/3wk07fS
Automotive Primer (left over from window project) https://amzn.to/3AeIy1J
Cheap Foam Brush https://amzn.to/3wimnqm

You can find more information about the custom brackets I made in this video here    • Sprinter Van Build Custom Flush Mount...  
I used these fully threaded M8x110 bolts to attach them https://amzn.to/3XQ9sb8

Equipment Used to Make this Video:
SE Electronics Neom USB Microphone https://amzn.to/3Aac34P
Shure VP83 Shotgun Microphone https://amzn.to/3pzc8Kw
Sony AR7II https://amzn.to/3CmDN9c
Sony FE 1635 F4 Lens https://amzn.to/3ClzhI8

Video Contents:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Dometic RTX2000 Introduction
1:53 Moonraker Design Co
2:12 Supplied Needed
2:54 DIYVan Adapter Introduction
4:21 Marking the Cut and Drill Locations
4:56 Drilling the Holes
5:52 Making the Cut
7:58 Priming
8:29 Adapter Install
10:28 Why the 1" Spacer?
11:06 Gasket to Spacer Attachment
12:14 Gasket and Spacer Install
13:38 Dometic RTX Threaded Nut Install
14:38 Onto the Roof!
15:34 RTV Sealant Application
16:11 Custom Bracket Install
17:00 Outro

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