Reviewer Profile
Tested Performance
Visual Highlights
Cooling Performance: The trailer reached 85.1°F after starting at 95.5°F about an hour earlier, and Tyson described the drop as pretty impressive.(41:11)
Power Consumption: With no shore power connected at test start, Tyson reported roughly 46 A and 611 W while the AC ran on high with a 70°F setpoint.(39:44)
Easy Installation: Even as a first-time rooftop AC installer, Tyson called the job super easy and said deciding how to route the wiring was the hardest part.(41:34)
Build Quality: After getting the system running and seeing the cooling result, Tyson said it seemed high-quality and described the unit as awesome.(41:43)
Recommendation: Tyson finished the initial test happy with the install, the price-to-performance value, and the temperature drop he was seeing inside the trailer.(41:47)
Detailed Analysis
A Clear Temperature Drop in a Hot Trailer
Tyson uses his enclosed trailer for frequent travel, and summer heat was one of the main problems he wanted to solve. At the start of the test, the trailer was at 95.5°F inside. He set the AC to 70°F, turned the fan all the way up, closed the trailer, and checked the result about an hour later.
The temperature had reached 85.1°F. Tyson said the air coming from the unit felt really cool and later described the temperature drop as pretty impressive. The test did not show the trailer reaching the 70°F setpoint, but it did show a meaningful reduction from a very hot starting point.
Running the AC Without Shore Power at Test Start
The initial cooling run began with no shore power connected. Tyson's solar reading was about 8.2–8.3 A at 13.7 V. Separately, he reported the AC load at roughly 46 A and 611 W while the fan was on high and the temperature was set to 70°F.
That made the test relevant to the trailer's solar-based electrical setup, but Tyson did not establish a full solar-only runtime. He expected the available solar power might not sustain the AC for very long and said he might need to plug in, so the video supports the initial no-shore-power operation rather than a fixed off-grid runtime claim.
A First-Time DIY Install That Stayed Manageable
Tyson said he had never done anything like this before and did not consider himself a handyman. Even so, he completed the functional installation and later called the overall job super easy. The most important fit decision was the roof opening: he chose a 14 × 9-inch cutout, while the instructions also described a 14 × 14-inch option.
The supplied power cable was 15 ft, so cable reach influenced where he placed the rooftop unit. He also found that deciding how to route the wiring was the hardest part of the job. By the end of the video, the brackets and covers were in place and the AC was running, although final cord mounting and a small interior fit adjustment were still unfinished.
- Tyson specifically advised wearing eye protection when cutting the roof opening.
- The gasket was cut to fit around the 14 × 9-inch opening and sealed before the rooftop unit was positioned.
- A second roof solar panel was added during the installation because Tyson wanted more available power.
A Strong Initial Verdict on Quality and Value
Once the OutEquip Low-Profile Rooftop AC was operating and the trailer temperature was moving down, Tyson's first impression was clearly positive. He said the unit seemed high-quality, called it awesome, and described it as worth the price so far.
He also made clear that this was an initial assessment and that more time through the summer would show how it performed over a longer period. For this Standard Review, the strongest takeaway is the result he actually demonstrated: a first-time DIY install that produced a noticeable temperature drop in a very hot enclosed trailer.
