Dometic Freshjet 7 Series Caravan Air Conditioner Review: What's New?

Are you tired of sweltering in the heat during your caravan trips? Look no further! Dometic, one of the leading innovators in the field of mobile living, has just released their latest breakthrough: the Dometic FreshJet 7 Series caravan air conditioners. With their cutting-edge features and advanced technology, the FreshJet range is set to transform your travel experiences into cool, comfortable adventures.

Dometic is proud to be one of the only companies in Australia to offer rooftop inverter technology. This breakthrough in air conditioning technology allows for more efficient cooling and reduced energy consumption, making it an environmentally and off-grid friendly choice. And now, they have taken this impressive inverter technology and incorporated it into their new family of caravan air conditioners: the Dometic FreshJet 7 Series.

The launch of the FreshJet 7 Series marks one of the biggest product developments in Dometic's history. They have taken their extensive knowledge and expertise and channelled it into creating three remarkable models that are set to replace some of their most popular units. The FreshJet Lite is here to take over from the Harrier Lite, while the FreshJet Plus is stepping in for the Harrier Plus and the FreshJet Pro is set to replace the highly acclaimed IBIS 4.

 

So, what sets the FreshJet 7 Series apart from its predecessors? Let's delve into the top features that make these air conditioners stand out.

 

1. Unified Design

Along with new and improved inverter technology Dometic has introduced an Air Distribution Box (ADB) across each new model. This ADB comes with an internal LED that provides a sleek and modern touch to your caravan's interior. Additionally, the innovative Dometic FreshJet models include an inbuilt air purifier ensuring that you are breathing in fresh and clean air during your travels. Best of all you don’t have to do anything extra it will automatically kick in and start doing its job when you are using the air conditioner. And if you are worried about extra noise fear not the next generation of inverter technology features the quietest and smoothest operation ideal for off grid adventures.

 

2. Dometic Connectivity

Dometic understands the importance of staying connected, even when you're on the road. That's why they have enabled full Dometic connectivity across the FreshJet 7 Series range. With this feature, you can conveniently control and monitor your air conditioning units using your smartphone, bringing the power of climate control right to your fingertips. Simply install the Dometic app on your smartphone and you are good to go but if technology is not your strongest suit fear not your Dometic FreshJet will include a good old remote.

 

3. High Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

Along with a number of new innovative features and upgrades Dometic has also introduced a main focus on sustainability. Dometic has implemented R32 refrigerant in the new models, which boasts a staggering 70% reduction in global warming potential compared to previous refrigerants. By choosing the FreshJet 7 Series, you're not only enhancing your comfort but also minimising your carbon footprint.

With the new FreshJet 7 Series, Dometic has gone above and beyond to ensure precise temperature control, faster cooling, and lower noise levels, creating a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere inside your caravan. Extensive field testing has been carried out across various locations in Australia to assess the cooling capacity of these models. Up to 20 vehicles, varying in size, was utilised during the testing process. The results are impressive, as the FreshJet 7 Series has shown a remarkable ability to cool spaces at a faster rate compared to their predecessors. So, no matter the size of your caravan, you can trust that there's a Dometic air conditioner perfectly suited to meet your cooling needs.

 

4. Running A FreshJet On Lithium Battery Power 

With the increasing trend of using lithium battery solutions to power rooftop air conditioners while off-grid, Dometic has conducted comprehensive in-house controlled testing to assess the performance. The results revealed significant improvements in run time when operating the Dometic FreshJet air conditioners with a 200Ah lithium battery. In the test conditions, the Freshjet Plus and Pro models exhibited a 20% increase in run time, while the Freshjet Lite outperformed the others with an impressive 40% longer run time. This remarkable efficiency gain demonstrates the effectiveness of utilising a battery system to power these air conditioners.

 

5. Made For Australian Summer

Dometic, understanding the demands of the scorching Australian summer, conducted drawdown time tests in extreme hot weather conditions. The purpose of these tests was to evaluate the cooling performance of their air conditioners in Australia's extreme heat. During the tests, an area with a temperature of 45°C was cooled down to 25°C, and the time required for this process was measured. The results were highly impressive, as the new Freshjet models surpassed their previous counterparts by as much as 41%. Specifically, the Freshjet Lite model outperformed the Harrier Lite model by this significant margin. Furthermore, a comparison between the Pro and Ibis models demonstrated a 14% reduction in cooling time for the same area, while the Freshjet Plus model surpassed the Harrier Plus model by a 17% decrease in drawdown time.

 

6. Installation

If you're worried about the installation process, fear not! The FreshJet models offer identical installation dimensions to previous Dometic caravan air conditioners, with options for both 360 x 360mm and 400 x 400mm installations. This means that upgrading to the FreshJet 7 Series is a breeze, and you can start enjoying the benefits of superior cooling in no time.

 

7. Lightweight & Compact Design

In addition to their impressive features, the Dometic FreshJet models boast a lightweight and compact design, making them ideal for caravans of all sizes. The sleek and modern aesthetics of these units will undoubtedly enhance the overall look of your caravan's interior and exterior, giving it a touch of sophistication. This ADB comes with an internal LED that provides a sleek and modern touch to your caravan's interior and with their low profile, these Dometic caravan air conditioners take up little to no property on your roof meaning you have more space and weight for satellites, solar panels and antennas.

 

Let's compare Dometic air conditioner models: 

		Harrier Lite	7 Series Lite	IBIS 4	7 Series Pro	Harrier Plus	7 Series Plus
Cooling	Capacity (W)	2413	2600	2625	2900	3000	3400
	Power Consumption (W)	1648	1550	1526	1650	1535	1748
	Current draw (A)	7.5	6.9	6.9	7.3	6.94	7.80
	Airflow (m3/h)	460	426	475	487	496	502
Heating	Capacity (W)	2421	2300	3017	2700	3017	2900
	Power Consumption (W)	1150	1050	1438	1350	1300	1445
	Current draw (A)	5.2	4.7	7.0	5.9	5.88	6.44
	Airflow (m3/h)	462	449	475	492	496	503
Installed weight (kg)		37	35	40	41	43.8	43.5
Refrigerant		R410	R32	R410	R32	R410	R32
Best for vehicle length (m)		6	6	7	7	7.5	7.5
Dimensions – External (WxHxL)		665 x 240 x 997mm	702 x 225 x 752mm	758 x 230 x 1112mm	700 x 242 x 1090mm	750 x 280 x 1070mm	700 x 283 x 1090mm
Dimensions – Internal (WxHxL)		518 x 48 x 579mm	518 x 48 x 579mm	518 x 48 x 579mm	518 x 48 x 579mm	518 x 48 x 579mm	518 x 48 x 579mm
Other features	Air purifier	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
	Wi-Fi/BT	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes

 

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If you would like any more information regarding the new Dometic FreshJet Air Conditioners feel free to give our team a call on 1800 787 278 or jump on our Live chat.

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DISCLAIMER* Please note, this advice is general in nature and we strongly recommend consulting the product manual and where relevant, a professional installer.