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Is a Mini Split the Best RV Electric Heat and Air Conditioner? Maybe… But There’s a Catch.
Lets dive deep into the pros and cons of installing a mini split air conditioner in an RV, based on hands-on experience. I explains why mini splits are incredibly efficient, ultra-quiet, and great for off-grid setups—but also why they aren’t always practical, especially for standard RVs.
You’ll learn:
How mini splits compare to traditional RV rooftop ACs
Why they’re perfect for full-time RVers (with some DIY skills)
What installation challenges to expect (and how to overcome them)
The real-world performance of the Turbo Greenland Mini Split
Tips for choosing the right unit if you’re ready to make the upgrade
Whether you’re building a custom skoolie, upgrading your rig for off-grid living, or just want a quieter RV life, this video will help you decide if a mini split is worth the effort.
🔧 DIY-Friendly? Yes, but with caveats.
⚡ Power Efficient? Absolutely.
💡 Ideal for All RVers? Not quite.
The Turbro Greenland has been a great unit for us - check them out amzn.to/4o3QvxV
Thank you for watching our videos!
We are Tom & Caitlin Morton and we are the Mortons on the Move. We are co-hosts of 'The RVers' TV Show on the Discovery Channel, PBS, and Fun Roads TV. We are the Creators of the 'Go North' series available on Amazon Prime and YouTube. We've lived full-time in an RV since 2015.
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Is a Mini Split the Best RV Electric Heat and Air Conditioner? Maybe… But There’s a Catch.
Lets dive deep into the pros and cons of installing a mini split air conditioner in an RV, based on hands-on experience. I explains why mini splits are incredibly efficient, ultra-quiet, and great for off-grid setups—but also why they aren’t always practical, especially for standard RVs.
You’ll learn:
How mini splits compare to traditional RV rooftop ACs
Why they’re perfect for full-time RVers (with some DIY skills)
What installation challenges to expect (and how to overcome them)
The real-world performance of the Turbo Greenland Mini Split
Tips for choosing the right unit if you’re ready to make the upgrade
Whether you’re building a custom skoolie, upgrading your rig for off-grid living, or just want a quieter RV life, this video will help you decide if a mini split is worth the effort.
🔧 DIY-Friendly? Yes, but with caveats.
⚡ Power Efficient? Absolutely.
💡 Ideal for All RVers? Not quite.
The Turbro Greenland has been a great unit for us - check them out amzn.to/4o3QvxV
Thank you for watching our videos!
We are Tom & Caitlin Morton and we are the Mortons on the Move. We are co-hosts of 'The RVers' TV Show on the Discovery Channel, PBS, and Fun Roads TV. We are the Creators of the 'Go North' series available on Amazon Prime and YouTube. We've lived full-time in an RV since 2015.
WEBSITE: mortonsonthemove.com
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE: https://mortonsonthemove.ck.page/
THE RVERS TV SHOW: thervers.tv/cast
Watch GO NORTH on Amazon Prime: amzn.to/3Mox42M
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/mortonsonthemove
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/mortonsonthemove
MORTON-RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS & SERVICES: (affiliate & discount links)
Visit our Deals & Discounts page for all: mortonsonthemove.com/deals-discounts
SHOP MOTM AMAZON STORE: amzn.to/3MqguSW
SHOP MOTM AMAZON STORE: amzn.to/3MqguSW
BATTLE BORN LITHIUM BATTERIES: battlebornbatteries.com/cart/?wt_coupon=mortons&afmc=gn&utm_campaign=gn&utm_source=leaddyno&utm_medium=affiliate ($50 off!)
MOBILE MUST HAVE: mobilemusthave.com/MOTM (5% off with coupon “MORTONS”)
MUDFLAP APP DIESEL: Get $10 credit with code “todb7d”
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS: hughesautoformers.com (10% off with coupon “MORTONS”)
CARGENERATOR: offer.cargenerator.com/mortonsonthemove ($150 off!)
RECPRO.COM: recpro.com/?referral=ONTHEMOVE5 (5% off!)
REAL TRUCK: imp.i128439.net/VmQ5VR (8% off!)
HARVEST HOST: harvest-hosts.com/9ZNGGC/2CTPL (15% off!)
BOONDOCKERS WELCOME: harvest-hosts.com/9ZNGGC/6JHXF
Copyright © 2015-2025 Mortons on the Move. All rights reserved.
Any unauthorized reuse, copying, duplication, reproduction, or redistribution in part or in whole without written permission is strictly prohibited.
