In the scorching summer months, keeping your RV cool is vital. When looking to buy a caravan air conditioner, you need to take an estimate of the space that is needed to be covered or the cooling area. You also need to be sure about where the AC has to be situated. Your regular household window or split AC’s are cheaper than special-purpose RV AC’s. But they are not designed to endure jerks and constant vibration that a RV on the move generates.
Caravan AC’s come in two basic variants, one is the rooftop variety and other is the under-bench AC. An under-bench AC can be concealed within a cabinet under your bed but it needs ventilation through the wall/floor. A rooftop AC is always a safe choice as it can easily suck in fresh air from the roof and circulate it in your RV without any special tube ducting. Some rooftop AC’s also come with a window mounting option.
Another considerable aspect of RV AC’s is their power consumption. An air conditioner is a power hungry machine. An average AC consumes around 1000 to 1600 watts of power (whilst running) whereas a fan uses only 50 watts. The surge (start up) power of your AC will be even greater than the running amount – check with your manufacturer regarding start up power requirements for your particular model. Power consumption will not be an issue if you are driving or in a caravan park where you can connect your RV to a mains power supply. When you are on an off-road trip you will need a generator greater than 2000 watts to start your AC. Your generator has to be capable of bearing the power surge when AC starts. All caravan AC’s are capable of running on a 240 V AC power supply but to run it on a 12 V DC supply you will need a special AC inverter kit.
An RV with suitable insulation will not only keep the insides cooler for longer but also cut down the power consumption of the AC. To ensure that you have made the right choice, never compromise on quality. Instead of buying the ‘best’ AC available, you should choose the one that suits your needs. This may also save you some money by not paying extra for features you do not need.
You should not just pick an AC based on the salesperson’s recommendation. Try doping some research on the internet keeping all the important aspects in mind. Go to several websites and compare the features and prices. This can save you a lot of money while ensuring you get the best bang for your buck.
Caravan AC’s come in two basic variants, one is the rooftop variety and other is the under-bench AC. An under-bench AC can be concealed within a cabinet under your bed but it needs ventilation through the wall/floor. A rooftop AC is always a safe choice as it can easily suck in fresh air from the roof and circulate it in your RV without any special tube ducting. Some rooftop AC’s also come with a window mounting option.
Another considerable aspect of RV AC’s is their power consumption. An air conditioner is a power hungry machine. An average AC consumes around 1000 to 1600 watts of power (whilst running) whereas a fan uses only 50 watts. The surge (start up) power of your AC will be even greater than the running amount – check with your manufacturer regarding start up power requirements for your particular model. Power consumption will not be an issue if you are driving or in a caravan park where you can connect your RV to a mains power supply. When you are on an off-road trip you will need a generator greater than 2000 watts to start your AC. Your generator has to be capable of bearing the power surge when AC starts. All caravan AC’s are capable of running on a 240 V AC power supply but to run it on a 12 V DC supply you will need a special AC inverter kit.
An RV with suitable insulation will not only keep the insides cooler for longer but also cut down the power consumption of the AC. To ensure that you have made the right choice, never compromise on quality. Instead of buying the ‘best’ AC available, you should choose the one that suits your needs. This may also save you some money by not paying extra for features you do not need.
You should not just pick an AC based on the salesperson’s recommendation. Try doping some research on the internet keeping all the important aspects in mind. Go to several websites and compare the features and prices. This can save you a lot of money while ensuring you get the best bang for your buck.
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