12 Volt DC Air Conditioner | POWER CONSUMPTION TEST | Dometic RTX 2000 | Van Life

Will my solar farm of 800watts completely power my off grid Air Conditioner?
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Join me as I investigate power consumption for a ONE HOUR test of the first Dometic CoolAir RTX 2000 in the wild!

AC: Dometic RTX 2000 12 volt
Solar: 800watts
4 x 200 watt Kosta 200 panels, 2 in series, 2 in parallel.
Vehicle: 2010 Mercedes Sprinter Van affectionately known as the 'BAJA VAN'
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Testing on a Hot 80° day in May, internal temperatures of my van reached 92°+ degrees Fahrenheit, how well will this air conditioner work?

300 ah Lithium Battery
Air Conditioner is 6,824 BTU
Cost: ~$2800 USD plus shipping

Link to specs on the Dometic RTX: https://www.dometic.com/en-us/climate-and-comfort/air-conditioners/truck-air-conditioners/dometic-rtx-2000-262673
Link to specs on Kosta 200 panel: https://www.kathstore.com/product/200-watts-solar-panel-12-volt-battery-200w-mono-crystalline-charger-rv-marine/

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