The best rooftop van air conditioner recommendation?

MartinaJ.

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The best rooftop van air conditioner recommendation?
it is not an easy thing to choose a rooftop AC for my van conversion. I am looking for a 12v system, any recommendation?
 
RecPro by Houghton

Several decibels quieter
Moves more air per minute
More btu of cooling per watt
Heat & Dehumidifier included
*NOT the lowest price

We chose model A3800, with Heat & Dehumidifier

EDIT: Reread OP. Not 12v. Houghton is 120v. A quality 12v would be the ($expensive?) set up the factory installs. ProAir, Trans/Air, Carrier, Thermo King. Check out Eberspaecher
 
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RecPro by Houghton
Just looked at the specs, they are actually very good for the price!
Screenshot_2021-05-12 RV Air Conditioner 15K Quiet AC with Heat Pump, Remote Control.png


OP, given it is a van and thus the space to cool, what you want might be doable. But as said it might be better to go with a 120V AC via an (efficient) inverter for the cost savings. You're going to want a lot of battery capacity and/or alternator tie-in for sure.


Even the most efficient 12V ones are going to be a significant draw. Have you considered split units?

https://sharkaire.com/12voltdc
https://www.ebay.com/itm/12v-24v-DC...tem-for-Motorhome-and-RV-Rooftop/264508682837
 
how long is your bus?

the cooling capacity of the AC should be exactly fitted with your van compartment length. The above-mentioned AC units that with 2000-4000w COOLING capacity won't be a better alternative for a 6-9 seats van.
 
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a 12V air conditioner for van with large cooling capacity will definitely cost too much energy, therefore an auxiliary battery will be needed if you buy a 12V system.

Maybe you could have a look at this one?
https://www.guchen.com/mini-bus-van-air-conditioner/dc-10e-minibus-ac-unit.html
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BTW, do contact the sales to confirm the following information:
1. its cooling capacity
2. its exact application, for what kind of vans?
3. whether the heating function is available?
4. its energy comsumption
5. a littble bit info. on its compressor.
 

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