Roof / Ceiling AC units ???

[vdn]

I’m having a caravan made to spec and have requested AC.

The caravan co. have said it’s for me to find which one I want and they’ll fit... but I have NO idea what’s the best option here.

I want a simple unit - I’ve seen the roof units and they look good but what makes / models and specs should I be looking out for?

Many thanks for any tips

[Simond S]

We recently had the Dometic freshjet 1700 fitted.

Works well, we have it in a 8.77m MH and it cooled to 18 degrees during the hottest July week.

Also is low start so it doesnt trip site electrics, and can be run from a domestic genny if off grid.

[vdn]

Simond S said:

We recently had the Dometic freshjet 1700 fitted.

Works well, we have it in a 8.77m MH and it cooled to 18 degrees during the hottest July week.

Also is low start so it doesnt trip site electrics, and can be run from a domestic genny if off grid.

Thank you, I'll add this to my list of potentials!

[Rosscow]

vdn said:

I’m having a caravan made to spec and have requested AC.

The caravan co. have said it’s for me to find which one I want and they’ll fit... but I have NO idea what’s the best option here.

I want a simple unit - I’ve seen the roof units and they look good but what makes / models and specs should I be looking out for?

Many thanks for any tips

Exciting! What caravan are you going for?

[vdn]

It’s actually an AirStream replica being built from scratch by a company in the midlands - and when I say scratch, I mean literally! They do the framework and panels all in house. It’s properly certified and can be towed all over Europe. I’m having some specific things added such as a detachable a-frame, double glazed glass portholes and the like. It’s all new to me and so the AC is now on my to do list.

Looking at the Dometic stuff now; from the 1700 up to the 3000. Looking for slow start and quiet operation so researching which ones tick which boxes.

The 3000 seems to have a lower profile unit inside the vehicle but without seeing them all side by side, it’s not easy to tell or find specs. I might try to find a stockist of them all and go and have a look.

[Rosscow]

Wow, sounds cool! Heavy old things those. Pics would be great (during and after build!).

[LeadFarmer]

I'd go with the brand of AC that gets fitted to the higher spec normal caravans. Not sure what brand they are, but I know they are an option when buying certain brand new caravans.

[Dog Star]

LeadFarmer said:

I'd go with the brand of AC that gets fitted to the higher spec normal caravans. Not sure what brand they are, but I know they are an option when buying certain brand new caravans.

My mum and dad have a very spiffy Fendt and it's got a Dometic unit on top.