Caravan and Motorhome Air Conditioning Comparison Chart
There are so many caravan and motorhome Air Conditioning brands on the market today, if you find yourself asking common questions like:
- What is the best Caravan Air Conditioner?
- What is the most economical Caravan Air Conditioner?
- What is the best performance Caravan Air Conditioner?
- What size Caravan Air Conditioner will suit my existing cut out or hatch recess?
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Dometic Harrier | Harrier Lite | Dometic Ibis Mk 4 | |||
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SKU | HARRIER-INV-KIT | HARRIER-LITE | IBIS4-ADB-KIT | ||
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Best For Vehicle Length | up to 8m | up to 6m | up to 7m | ||
Electrical Rating | 230-240 volts | 220-240 volts | 220-240V | ||
Nominal (compressor Capacity) | 3.7 kW | 3.6kW | 3.6kW | ||
Cooling Capacity (ISO5151) | 3.1 kW, 6.5A | 2494W | 2625W | ||
Heating Capacity | 2.8 kW, 5.2A | 2713W | 3017W | ||
Current Draw | 4.A / 3.6 A | 2.3-8.0 / 2.3-7.4 A | 2.2A-8A / 2.2A-7.5A | ||
Operating Temperature Range (°C) | -2°C to 52°C | -2°C to 52°C |
-2°C to 52°C |
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Airflow (high Fan) | 649m³/h maximum | ||||
Dimensions - External (WxHxL) | 750 x 280 x 1070mm | 665 x 240 x 997mm | 1112 x 230 x 758 | ||
Dimensions - Internal (WxHxL) | 500 x 66 x 520mm | 518 x 48 x 579mm | 518 x 48 x 579 | ||
Roof Opening (mm) | 360 x 360 or 400 x 400 | 360 x 360 or 400 x 400 | 360x360 or 400x400 | ||
Roof Thickness (mm) | 30-60 | 20-100mm | 20-100 | ||
Weight (kg) | 45 | 36 | 40 | ||
Number of Blower Speeds | 3 + sleep mode | 4 | 4 | ||
Remote Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Features |
Inverter Technology A light weight and slim low line appliance Oscillating vents Cold plasma air purification 3 year warranty
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Inverter Technology Variable speed fan Low Profile Adjustable vents Turbo fan speed Sleep mode Direct mode selection Automatic brightness display Full function remote |
Inverter technology Low profile internally & externally Turbo fan speed for rapid cooling Adjustable vents Simplified assembly Automatic display brightness Auto Mode Sleep mode Direct mode selection |
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Additional Comments |
Dometic Freshjet 2200 | Dometic Freshjet 3200 | Aircommand Sparrow | Truma Aventa Comfort | Truma Aventa Compact Plus |
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SKU | FJ2200-ADB-KIT | FJ3200-ADB-KIT | 9108400693 | AVENTA MARK2-KIT | |
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Best For Vehicle Length | up to 5m | up to 7.5m | up to 5 m | up to 7.5m | 6m |
Electrical Rating | 240 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts | 230 - 240 volts | 230-240 volts |
Nominal (compressor Capacity) | 2.2 kW | 3.0 kW | 2.2 kW | ||
Cooling Capacity (ISO5151) | 1.8 kW | approx 2.6 kW | 1.7 kW | approx 2.4 kW | 2.2 kW |
Heating Capacity | 1.2 kW | approx 2.4 kW | 1.7 kW | approx 1.7kW | N/A |
Current Draw | 4.1 A / 5.2 A | 6.3 A / 5.5 A | 4.3 A / 3.8 A | 4.2A / 3.7A | 4.4A |
Operating Temperature Range (°C) | 0°C to 52°C | 0°C to 52°C |
-5°C Minium |
4°C to 43°C | - 16°C to 40°C |
Airflow (high Fan) | 330m³/h | 400m³/h | 319 m³/h | 400m³/h | 400 m3/h |
Dimensions - External | 562 x 225 x 787 | 650 x 248 x 980 | 560 x 215 x 968 | 1008 x 660 x 248 | 560 x 265 x 785 |
Dimensions - Internal | 535 x 480 x 47 | 535 x 480 x 47 | 527 x 64 x 550 | 670 x 523 x 46 | 496 x46 x556 |
Roof Opening | 400 x 400 | 400 x 400 | 360 x 360 | 400 x 400 | 400x400 / 380x350 |
Roof Thickness | 25 - 60 | 25 - 60 | 25 x 90 | 25 - 50 | 25 - 50 (up to 110 with adapter) |
Weight (kg) | 32 | 37 | 31 | 33 | 29.5 |
Number of Blower Speeds | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 + sleep mode | 3+ sleep |
Remote Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Features |
Light Weight Temperature pre-setting (+16°C to 31°C) Automatic Mode Lighting on/off Suitable for poptop caravans Low current draw Timer function Built in Free Ventilation of 650mm² (can contribute to overall requirement for gas regulations) Will operate on most premium brand inverter type generators. (check with your generator supplier for compatibility) |
Light weight Temperature pre-setting (+16°C to 31°C) Automatic mode Lighting on/off Quiet operation Vertical compressor for reduced vibration levels Timer function Will operate on most premium brand inverter type generators (check with your generator supplier for compatibility) |
Flip down electronic LED control panel Will operate on most premium brand invertor type generators. (check with your generator supplier for compatibility) |
Aesthetically Pleasing Night mode sleep function for quieter operation Timer Function Slim Air Distribution Box Powerful Cooling Energy saving heating Will operate on most premium brand inverter type generators. (check with supplier for compatability) Integrated LED lighting
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Lightweight Slimline Compact footprint Reduced compressor vibrations 4 x outlets which can be individually adjusted |
Additional Comments |
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Heating will not function in ambient temperatures below 4 degrees Celsius | NOTE: DISCONTINUED |
Aircommand Cormorant | Dometic BR342 | Dometic CALR242 | Truma Saphir | ||
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SKU | CORMORANT-ADB-KIT | BR342-ADB-KIT | CALR242-ADB-KIT | SAPHIRE R/C-KIT | |
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Best For Vehicle Length | up to 7 m | up to 7.5m | up to 6.5m | up to 6.5m | |
Electrical Rating | 240 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts | |
Nominal (compressor Capacity) | 3.5 kW | 3.6 kW | 3.0 kW | N/A | |
Cooling Capacity (ISO5151) | 2.8 kW | 3.0 kW | 2.3 kW | approx 2.4 kW | |
Heating Capacity | 2.6 kW | 2.9 kW | 2.1 kW | approx 1.7 kW | |
Current Draw | 5.5 A / 5.4 A | 6.3 A / 5.3 A | 5.8 A / 5.4 A | 4.2A / 3.7A | |
Operating Temperature Range (°C) |
-5°C Minium |
-7˚C to 43˚C | -7˚C to 43˚C | 4 to 43°C | |
Airflow (high Fan) | 558 m³/h | 526m³/h | 282m³/h | 380m³/h | |
Dimensions - External | 670 x 360 x 985 | 721 x 670 x 282 | 736 x 255 x 1027 | N/A | |
Dimensions - Internal | 527 x 64 x 550 | 581 x 530 x 35 | 635 x 508 x 70 | 400 x 290 628 | |
Roof Opening | 360 x 360 | 360 x 360 | 360 x 360 | N/A | |
Roof Thickness | 25 - 85 | 38 - 165 | 38 x 150 | N/A | |
Weight (kg) | 40 | 40 | 45 | Approx 23.5 | |
Number of Blower Speeds | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 + sleep mode | |
Remote Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Features |
Flip down LED control panel Will operate on most premium brand invertor type generators (check with your generator supplier for compatability)
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Optional electronic wall control Condensation drain outlets allow optional attachment of tubing to direct runoff away from doorways and windows Vertical compressor for reduced vibration Will operate on most premium brand inverter type generators(check with your generator supplier for compatibility) |
Removable and washable filters Features four cooling modes, reverse cycle and timer function Air distrubution box with air shower vent, digital readout and status indication LEDs Will operate on most premium brand invertor type generators (check with your generator supplier for compatibility) Quiet operation |
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Integerated heat pump function Highly efficient, delivers exceptionally high performance Extremely light weight at only 23.5 kg Will operate on most premium brand inverter type generators (check with generator supplier for compatibility |
Additional Comments |
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Performance is reduced at temperatures under 7°C and over 35°C There is a ducted version available, commnly used in motorhomes, see SKU: BR342-DUCTED-KIT |
Performance is reduced at temperatures under 7°C and over 35°C | Heating is not possible at an outside temperature of less than 4°C Includes 3 air outlets, nuts, 3 ducting clips and air intake vent. Please note: Ducting must be ordered separately. |
Close Comfort PC9+ | Aircommand Sandpiper | Aircommand Heron 2.2 | Aircommand Heron 3Q |
Aircommand Jabiru | |
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SKU | CC-PC9PLUS | 7000001 | 4270001-white 4270002 - silver |
HERONQ-SILVER-KIT | 6100001 |
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Best For Vehicle Length | N/A | up to 5m | up to 5m | up to 5m | up to 5m |
Electrical Rating | 240 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts |
Nominal (compressor Capacity) | N/A | 2.2 kW | 2.6 kW | 2.6 kW | 2.2 kW |
Cooling Capacity (ISO5151) | 700w-1100w | 2.0 kW | 2.4 kW | 2.3 kW | 1.5 kW |
Heating Capacity | N/A | 1.7 kW | 1.5 kW | 2.3 kW | 1.4 kW |
Current Draw | 1.22A | 4.6A / 3.8A | 5.0A / 6.5A | 6.1A / 5.6A | 4.8A / 4.4A |
Operating Temperature Range (°C) | 20˚C-40˚C | -1°C Minium | -5°C Minium | -5°C Minium | |
Airflow (high Fan) | 125m³/h | 402m³/h | 297m³/h | 335m³/h | 325m³/h |
Dimensions - External | Open- 270x750x440 | N/A | 380 x 240 x 250 | 380 x 240 x 250 | N/A |
Dimensions - Internal | Closed- 270x560x370 | 442 x 287 x 692 | 462 x 245 x 450 | 455 x 770 x 295 | 300 x 750 x 565 |
Roof Opening | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Roof Thickness | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Weight (kg) | 17kg | 31 | 36 | 41 | 44 |
Number of Blower Speeds | 3 | 3 | 3 cooling, 1 heating | 3 | 3 |
Remote Control | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Features |
4 x caster wheels on base Installation not required No plumbing, ducting or water filling required 3x filters Operating noise: 46-54 dBA |
Electronic LED control panel Will operate on most premium brand invertor type generators (check with your generator supplier for compatibilty) |
Easy to operate knobs to control fan speed, and temperature Horizontal and vertical air adjustment Compact design for greater flexability with install location Heron air conditioners must be connected and commisioned by a licensed air conditioning technician will operate on most premium brand inverter type generators (check with your generator supplier for compatibility) |
Electronic LED control panel Horizontal and vertical air adjustment Easy to install condenser box fitted from outside the van Heron air conditioners must be connected and commissioned by a licensed air conditioning technician will operate on most premium brand inverter type generators (check with your generator supplier for compatibility) |
All in one cupboard mount Electronic LED control panel Compact design for greater flexibility with cupboard installation Must be installed directly on the floor uner bench top Will operate on most premium brand inverter type generators (check with your generator supplie for compatibility) |
Additional Comments |
2 Year Warranty |
NOTE: DISCONTINUED |
NOTE: DISCONTINUED |
NOTE: DISCONTINUED | NOTE: DISCONTINUED |