Description
Houghton Belaire HB2800 Reverse Cycle Roof Top Air Conditioner
The Houghton HB2800 is designed for the Australian climate. Its length of only 85 cm creates flexibility on a Caravan roof, with great opportunity to fit equipment such as solar panels, antennas, and vents.
This air conditioner is a low profile, light, powerful and compact unit. The small roof top footprint, 855 x 657 mm (LxW), permits more space for roof top accessories. The low profile at 215 mm height, gives the flexibility at low entry points.
The HB2800 is robust, strong, and light weight to withstand the harshest Australian climates. It is designed with a polypropylene that is UV stabilised.
The unit also comes with a remote control, that makes it easy to use from any part of your living area. With the LED display on the unit, you will be able to easily read the mode and temperature settings. With help of the remote control, you can turn the display on and off.
Designed with a 4-way outlet from the interior unit to provide an air flow all through the caravan. With the 3 fan speeds the unit also have 5 operation modes: Auto, Fan, Cool, Heat and Dry (dehumidify). This will create the ultimate control over the environment in your caravan. The unit is also equipped with a timer function, which will permit you to program when to start and stop the cooling and heating.
With help of an advanced micro controller, it will automatically care of the coil defrost, compressor protection and fault monitoring of the unit.
Specifications:
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Power supply |
220-240V, 50Hz |
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Rated cooling capacity |
2800W |
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Rated heating capacity |
2600W |
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Rated current for cooling |
5.0A |
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Rated current for heating |
4.8A |
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Maximum air flow |
135 I/s |
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Installed weight |
32.5kg |
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Outdoor unit dimensions (HxWxL) |
215 x 657 x 855 mm |
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Plenum unit dimensions (HxWxL) |
49 x 556 x 575 mm |
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Roof opening |
360 x 360 mm |
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Minimum Roof Thickness |
25 mm |
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Maximum Roof Thickness |
70 mm |
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Operating temperature range |
Up to 52 C |
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Specifications
SKU HB2800
Brand Houghton Belaire
Product Category RV Air Conditioners
Operating temperature range Up to 52 C
Minimum Roof Thickness 25 mm
Outdoor unit dimensions (HxWxL) 215 x 657 x 855 mm
Rated current for heating 4.8A
Rated cooling capacity 2800W
Roof Opening 360 x 360 mm
Installed weight 32.5kg
Rated current for cooling 5.0A
Maximum Roof Thickness 70 mm
Plenum unit dimensions (HxWxL) 49 x 556 x 575 mm
Maximum air flow 135 I/s
Rated Heating Capacity 2600W
Power Supply 220-240V, 50Hz
Cooling Capacity: 2.8 kW
Dimensions: 657 x 215 x 855 mm (W x H x L) (Rooftop Dimensions)
Roof Opening: 360 x 360 mm (W x D)
Weight: 32.5 kg
NOTE: see full product specifications & further product info in the Description section on this page.
Warranty
Warranty Period: 2 Years
Warranty Details: Please CLICK HERE for Warranty Information on this product
Delivery
- We ship Australia-wide with national road express freight companies such as Star Track, TNT and Toll.
- Small Items are sent with Australia Post via regular post.
- Delivery times are generally 3-5 days from day of dispatch for major cities (sometimes quicker). Please allow longer for regional and remote areas.
- Once your item(s) have been dispatched, we will provide you freight tracking information so you can track your delivery to your door.
- Items are fully insured during the freight process.
- Unfortunately we cannot deliver to PO Boxes.
- For further details on our Delivery Process you can visit our Delivery Page HERE.
Reviews
Very quiet and effective. Lots to love about it!
By: anonymous26 April 2023
We purchased ours on 29th August 2022 - so it's been about 9 months. We've been on a late winter/early spring tour from Sydney via Mudgee then around Northern /Outback NSW, eventually down to Port Augusta in SA then across to Melbourne and wended our way home. We had some hot days, some cold days and nights, and plenty of drippy wet humidity 24/7 (yes, it was late 2022). Then, later on, down the (NSW) South Coast for a fortnight at Christmas - so full summer - hot and humid days. It proved really helpful as a "clothes dryer" both times. This unit was easy to install (replacing an older much noisier and heavier Dometic) - or was once I hired a device to lift it from Kennards. It has been more than effective in quickly and quietly heating, cooling and/or dehumidifying our 5m/18ft+ full size van. It's light in weight, great looking, has a slim profile on the roof of a tall van with off-road suspension. It was delivered quickly. I read a gazillion reviews of all sorts of A/C units and watched as much as I could on YouTube. I settled on this unit because I didn't have a deep wallet -and as far as I could tell, this unit was easily as good as the much more expensive, more often reviewed units. I've been MORE than pleased. And my wife, who is an Audiologist, works in a very quiet workplace, and has excellent hearing has been delighted with its effectiveness and quietness. She has high expectations. (I am so glad I made this particular choice of A/C). I haven't yet tried it with a generator. I think this will be on my agenda soon. We've a bigger one in the paddock at Mudgee, and a smaller (cheap, second-hand) inverter style petrol unit at home. I'm pretty confident it will be great. (I will update my review sometime to reflect these experiments).
HB2800 air conditioner
By: Trevor Bignell on3 December 2022
Quiet, efficient, easy install. Prompt delivery. Good value for money.
Very quiet and effective. Lots to love about it!
By: anonymous13 September 2022
I'm really surprised at the other review which said this is noisy. It's more than 10dB quieter than our old Dometic. It has an auto fan setting which is awesome, has a read out of actual temp and the temperature its set at. It's VERY quiet on low fan and when the compressor kicks in - it's surprisingly subtle/smooth and quiet. Yes, it is a bit nosier on high and medium speed but you don't need that for very long at all and it's still quieter on high with compressor running than our Dometic was on Low - fan only! If I were the other reviewer of this product I'd double check the installation was exactly correct. My wife is impressed with my choice and handiwork. And the remote (which seems a tad quirky - up close I need to be careful to point it right at the touch screen panel. But at the end of the van, lying on the bed, with the touch panel faced the other way - the remote works perfectly if pointed in the general direction of the A/C. I forgot to mention the one we took off was 45kg (+internal plenum I think). This is about 32 kg all up. That is a very decent weight saving. I'm happy to lose the weight and lower my vans centre of gravity at the some time. It's also MUCH lower profile, so I figure less turbulence/wind resistance could be an outcome when cruising. (PS delivery to Sydney was quicker than I imagined it might be - thanks caravanrvcamping.com.au for your efficient service)
Q & A
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I intend to run my Caravan Air Conditioner from a Generator as we will be staying in unpowered locations and my battery bank is not big enough to run the AC for very long. What size Generator do you recommend running my Caravan AC?
The answer is quite simple, and it just depends on the Caravan Aircon model you have. If you have one of the newer Caravan Aircon models that include inverter technology within the compressor (such as the Dometic Harrier or Dometic Ibis4 Aircon models), then a 2000w inverter generator will be fine.
If you have an Aircon model that does not include inverter technology within the compressor (of which there are many new and old Aircon models on the market that do not have inverter tech), then we would recommend a minimum 2200-2400w inverter generator. This is because the Aircon models without inverter technology in the compressor require a bit more power on start up.
Please note that the above sizing advice does not take into consideration any other appliances running and drawing power from the generator at the same time as the Aircon is running.
As a general rule, depending on the above criteria of Aircon compressor type, most of our Caravan customers will opt for a generator of around 2000 to 3500 watts in size. There are other larger inverter generator models available from 4000 to 6500 watts in size, but these are less commonly used by caravan/RV owners.
Popular Caravan Generator models include:
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Can I run my Caravan Air Conditioner from my Caravan Battery Bank?
The short answer is yes, it is possible. However, there are a few extra important things to consider.
The main thing is how long you will be able to run your Aircon for. Let us take one of the more popular and energy efficient Caravan Aircon models on the market: the Dometic Ibis4 Rooftop Aircon: The peak power draw is around 1400w to 1500w. So, you could use a quality 2000w+ inverter (note that Caravan Aircons are 240V) with say a 200ah lithium battery and you will get around 1-2 hours Aircon run time, before you must recharge the batteries again. Depending on how you recharge your batteries (DC to DC charger, solar, mains power etc.), this charging will take time.
So once again; you can do it with certain batteries & inverters if you are aware of how that will affect your battery storage and charge loss... and knowing how to manage that system.
You can get a larger lithium battery system to run your Aircon for longer, but obviously this will cost more, so that needs to be considered. It is certainly a big recent trend that our RV customers are installing quality lithium battery systems to run their Caravans/Motorhomes etc. However, running an Aircon unit can be one of the larger power drawing appliances in your van, so it pays to consider your power system's capabilities and how long you want to run the Aircon.
If you are just pulling up for short stops (1-2hrs) and you are doing a lot of driving, you can run your Caravan Aircon from your lithium batteries for this short time. Many RV owners do this, and as new Caravan Aircon models become increasingly energy efficient and lithium battery advancements evolve to be cheaper, more powerful, and even lighter, then we will certainly see this trend increase. However, currently the popular and often cost-effective choice to run your Aircon if you do not have access to mains power (i.e., free camping) is to use a small inverter generator. You can get a quality 2000-2400w sized inverter generator from around $1,000-$1,500 and these will run many RV Aircon units for 7+ hours before having to refuel.
So once again, you can use a battery system, but it is not always the most practical option. For more advice on Power Systems to run your Caravan/RV, feel free to give us a call on: 1800 787 278.
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I'm looking at buying one of your Caravan Air Conditioner models for my 20ft Caravan. What do I need to know about installation and set once I get the AC unit delivered?
Hi there, fitting and Install instructions come with each Aircon unit, but it is advised a qualified installer (electrical contractor) undertakes the installation.
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What are the noise levels of your Caravan Air Conditioner units? I'm looking for a quiet model.
This is a commonly asked question by Caravan/RV owners; however, it is unfortunate that Caravan Aircon manufacturers do not provide dBA ratings in their product model specifications.
We can say that we only sell high quality Air Conditioners from premium brands in the RV industry. The only time we have encountered an issue with noise is when the install was not undertaken correctly which can cause a rattle. However, if you ensure the install is done properly, there will be no issues with any of our RV Aircon units being too noisy.
One other piece of feedback we can provide, is that the two latest Dometic Aircon models (Harrier and Ibis4) have inverter technology within the compressor, meaning any vibration is minimised. Our customers and our internal testing suggest that when these models are operating at high cooling mode, the noise level is very, very low, making them arguably the quietest Aircon models in the market.
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Does the Aircon unit come pre gassed ready to go or does it need to be charged?
Hi There,
Yes, the Aircon is pre gassed from factory and is ready to install.
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Why the difference in price between this brand and the Dometic?
The Dometic have a 3 year warranty, whereas the Houghton only have 2. The Dometic also have the option of an inverter air conditioner, which is a newer design.
