In our RV travel life, the core accessories on the Mortorhome often determine the quality of our travel. Buying a RV is like buying a house. In the process of buying a house, the RV air conditioner is an indispensable electrical appliance for us.



Generally, we can see two types of air conditioners in RVs, which are divided into special air conditioners for RVs and home air conditioners. Needless to say, the benefits of special air conditioners are completely matched with the installation of vehicles. They are specially designed for RVs in terms of design, energy consumption, space and shock resistance. However, the home air conditioner is designed for home use. Most of the RVs are modified by the riders themselves, and the indoor unit of the home air conditioner takes up a lot of space. Most importantly, the indoor and outdoor units are easy to loosen in the bumpy driving, which brings safety hazards.
 

Two Kinds of RV Air Conditioners According Mount Type

Air conditioners for RVs are divided into top-mounted air conditioners (rooftop air conditioners for RVs)and bottom-mounted air conditioners.

Type 1 RV Roof Air Conditioner

Top-mounted air conditioners: easy to install and occupy less space, but due to no pipeline transportation, the cooling and heating effect is slightly inferior to that of bottom-mounted air conditioners.


Photo: KingClima U-Cooler3300 Rooftop Air Conditioners for RV

Type 2: Under-bench RV air conditioners

Under-bench air conditioners: cooling and heating are more efficient than overhead-mounted air conditioners. However, the installation process is complicated, and it is necessary to lay air pipes under the car box and the floor, which is difficult to install at a later stage, and it will also occupy the storage space in the car, so the amount of storage is relatively small.


Photo: Under-bench RV air conditioner---Ucooler-2500
 

Fixed frequency VS. inverter for Best RV Air Conditioners 

Air conditioners are also divided into fixed frequency air conditioners and inverter air conditioners.

Fixed frequency RV air conditioner: Set the required temperature after starting the machine. After reaching the specified temperature, the machine will continue to run. Because it has been running, it will consume more electricity than inverter air conditioners. It is mostly used in low-end air conditioners in RVs.

Inverter RV air conditioner: Set the required temperature after starting the machine. After reaching the specified temperature, the machine will stop running. Compared with fixed frequency rv air conditioners, it will save a lot of power. It is mostly used in high-end air conditioners in RVs.
 

Low Voltage VS. High Voltage RV Air Conditioners 

From the power supply type, it is divided into 12V/24V, 220V/110V air conditioners.

12V and 24V RV air conditioners: Although it is safer to use electricity, the current required is very large, and the capacity requirements of the battery are also very high.

220V/110V RV Air Conditioner: It can be connected to the mains when parking in the camp, but in the absence of an external power supply, it can rely on large-capacity batteries and inverters for a short time, and it needs to be used with a generator for a long time.

All in all, for the pursuit of comfort and convenience of use, the 220V/110V rooftop air conditioners for RVs is the most applicable, and it is also the most loaded form of RV in the world. Below we will take KINGCLIMA as an example to explain several mainstream RV roof-mounted air conditioner products.

A: Under-bench RV air conditioner---Ucooler-2500

The appearance is very small, the cooling capacity is 2500W, and it can be placed in the storage box. The low-consumption feature enables smooth start-up anywhere, and all functional components, including the air filtration system, can also be used normally in low air pressure conditions. The device has three air outlets, which can be evenly distributed to different areas of the vehicle, without changing the car box structure like an overhead air conditioner. Because the heat will rise, the bottom-mounted air conditioner can achieve better heating effect than the top-mounted air conditioner. Hot and cold switching and temperature high and low can be realized by remote control operation.


Key parameter points:

Ucooler-2500 outdoor unit weighs 27.8Kg and has a size of 398Wx296Hx734Dmm. The cooling capacity is 2500W and the power consumption is 4.3A; the heating capacity is 500W and the power consumption is 4.8A. Suitable for RVs within 8 meters.

B: Rooftop RV air conditioner---Ucooler-3300

Features:

5. Low profile in the industry, only 256mm high;
5. Sleek shround design reduce drag;
5. Suitable for a standard 360*360mm vent opening;
5. With non-ozone depleting refregerent R410a;
5. Axial fan produces big air volume to cool down the condenser;
5. ACRG distribution box with full adjustable louvers and three blower speeds to provide quick cooling comfort;
5. Removable and washable filter to keep interior clean;
5. The upper unit can be matched with the air distribution box or duct;

C: DC12V/24V RV Air conditioner---Coolpro 2800C

This is our updated 12V air conditioner for RV, which get so many customers good feedback. The control panel is designed very small to suit the camper vans skylight. It is very popular among caravan retrofit market.

Features of CoolPro2800C 12V RV Air Conditioner

1. Full electric system.There is no need to start the engine to provide power when parking.
2. Very low power consumption min 300W,with ECO mode to save electricity .
3. The maximum cooling capacity of 2,800w /9,660BTU which can fully meet the cooling demand in the camper.
4. Applicable to 14’’x14’’ skylights without separate holes.
5. Air outlet plate height only 4cm.
6. Injection mold, anti-aging, no deformation, air conditioning internal insulation layer is made of environmentally friendly materials and flame retardant, green travel.
7. With voltage protection function, the battery voltage is automatically disconnected when the battery voltage is low to the minimum starting voltage of the vehicle.
8. Extra-slim and compact design of Height 18cm.



As we said at the beginning, choosing an RV is like decorating a house. The core accessories must not be sloppy, especially the electrical appliances related to daily life.

KINGCLIMA, as a professional and veteran RV air conditioner supplier, has a strong technical reserve and years of accumulated experience. The air conditioner series products are designed to be durable and suitable for use in various extreme climates. They are our trusted partners in RV travel.