BougeRV Portable AC Demo & Power Draw Tests (3500 BTU)

Today, I’m excited to share a sneak peek at a new product I’ll be reviewing this summer on our boat—a portable air conditioner from BougeRV. Our boat doesn’t have built-in air conditioning, just fans, so on those sweltering summer days, the cabin can get pretty stuffy, especially at night. This little unit, with a 3500 BTU output, seems like it could be a game-changer for cooling down small spaces like our bedroom. Compared to a typical RV air conditioner (13,500–15,000 BTU), it’s about a quarter of the power, but it only draws around 400 watts—way less than the 1400–1500 watts of an RV unit. That’s perfect for our setup, since we do a lot of dry camping and rely on solar panels. With enough sunlight, we might even run it during the day for free! The air conditioner is compact—about 21 inches long, 10–11 inches wide, and 10 inches high, weighing around 30–33 pounds. It’s not just an air conditioner; it’s got a three-stage fan and a dehumidifier function, which is a nice bonus. It comes with a remote, an app for easy control, and a tube to vent hot air out a window or porthole. You can even set it up outside to push cold air in, which is a cool option. I gave it a quick test run today. In cooling mode, the air coming out hit around 43°F, while the exhaust tube reached 86°F—definitely doing its job! The app is handy, letting me tweak settings like temperature, fan speed, and modes (including a quieter sleep mode for nighttime). There’s also a turbo mode for extra power and a timer to shut it off automatically, which is great for saving battery life overnight. I hooked it up to a watt meter to check the draw: cooling mode pulls about 320–391 watts, dehumidifier mode around 370 watts, and fan-only modes as low as 5–17 watts.  On our boat, I plan to set it up in the cabin, running the exhaust tube through a porthole with some foam to seal it. The bedroom is small, so this unit should have no trouble keeping it cool. I’ll be using it over the next month or so, especially when the summer heat kicks in, and I’ll report back in July with a full review on how it performs. Product Links: Amazon - https://amzn.to/4kd3X0M BougeRV USA Website - https://www.bougerv.com/products/3500... BougeRV Canada - https://bit.ly/LoveYourRVCA Extra 4% discount website code: LYRV Visit the Love Your RV! Amazon Pages to shop a selection of my favorite RVing products, parts, and accessories Amazon USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/loveyourrv Amazon Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/loveyourrv LoveYourRV is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com ----------------------------------- Follow our RVing adventures at http://www.loveyourrv.com Monthly Newsletter ► http://www.loveyourrv.com/mailing-lis... Connect with Love Your RV! Love Your RV Forum ► https://forum.loveyourrv.com Pinterest ►   / loveyourrv   Facebook ►   / loveyourrv   Twitter ►   / loveyourrv   Instagram ►   / loveyourrv   Don't forget to Subscribe to the channel! ► http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... #LoveYourRV #bougerv #airconditioner #camping