Introduction and Application of Top-mounted Air Conditioners and
Bottom-mounted Air Conditioners in Campers
Top-mounted air conditioners and bottom-mounted air conditioners in campers are two common air conditioning systems. They have their own characteristics and are suitable for different demand scenarios.
Overhead air conditioner introduce
Roof-mounted air conditioners are usually installed on the roof of a camper and exhaust air through a skylight or opening in the vehicle body. Its shape is relatively flat, and it will not affect the appearance of the vehicle when installed on the roof, nor will it occupy the interior space of the vehicle.
Application
Overhead air conditioners are suitable for all types of campers, including RVs, camper trailers, and more.
Because it is installed on the roof of the car, the overhead air conditioner can make full use of the car body space, does not occupy the space inside the car, and can keep the car tidy.
Advantage
The air-conditioning equipment is installed on the roof of the car, so the space inside the car is not affected and passengers have more space to move around.
Because it is installed on the roof, the exhaust effect is better and the air circulation in the car is smoother.
Generally speaking, the cooling effect of top-mounted air conditioners is better than that of bottom-mounted air conditioners, and is suitable for large campers.
Bottom air conditioner introduce
The bottom-mounted air conditioner is installed at the bottom of the camper, usually on the floor or chassis of the vehicle, and dissipates heat and ventilation through the air inlet and outlet.
Application
Bottom-mounted air conditioners are suitable for smaller campervans, such as light motorhomes or van-converted campers.
Because it is installed under the car, undermount air conditioners are generally compact and suitable for small vehicles.
Advantage
The installation position of the bottom-mounted air conditioner is relatively low, which lowers the center of gravity of the vehicle and improves the stability of the vehicle.
Due to the low installation position, the wind resistance of the bottom-mounted air conditioner is small, and the vehicle's wind resistance coefficient is relatively low, which is beneficial to the vehicle's fuel economy.
Selection suggestions
If you own a larger campervan and value comfort and cooling more than anything else, consider opting for an overhead air conditioner.
If your camping vehicle is relatively small, or you pay more attention to the stability and fuel economy of the vehicle, you can choose a bottom-mounted air conditioner.
In summary, top-mounted air conditioners and bottom-mounted air conditioners each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Choose the appropriate air conditioning system based on your camping needs and vehicle characteristics.
