Caravan Air Conditioners

About

An Australian summer decides this one for most people. A caravan air conditioner is either mounted through the roof hatch or stood on the floor, and the two suit different vans and different trips. Rooftop or portable Rooftop units replace a roof vent, free up floor space, and cool a whole van evenly. They add height and weight up top, which affects clearance and towing, and fitting is a job for an installer. Portable units need no installation, can move between a van and a tent or annexe, and suit vans without a suitable hatch — but they take floor space and need somewhere to vent hot air. Sizing and power Capacity. Match cooling output to van length and insulation rather than buying the largest unit — an oversized unit short-cycles and controls humidity poorly. Reverse cycle. Units that heat as well as cool earn their keep on alpine and winter trips, not just summer ones. Power draw. Most rooftop units want 240V, so plan around powered sites or a generator. Check the startup surge, not just the running watts, against whatever is supplying it. Noise. Published dB figures are worth comparing if anyone sleeps directly under the unit. Browse the full range below, or go straight to rooftop air conditioners or portable air conditioners .