Selection and Use Guide for RV Air Conditioners
1. What are the categories of RV air conditioners?
According to the usage scenario:
Driving air conditioner: used during the driving of the RV.
Parking air conditioner: Parking air conditioner is used after arriving at the campsite.
According to the working mode:
Fixed frequency air conditioner: set the required temperature when turning on the machine, and the machine will continue to run after reaching the specified temperature. Since it is always running, it will consume more electricity than variable frequency air conditioner, which is a mid-to-low-end air conditioner.
Variable frequency air conditioner: set the required temperature when turning on the machine, and the machine will stop running after reaching the specified temperature. Compared with fixed frequency air conditioner, it will save a lot of electricity, which is a high-end air conditioner.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of various types of parking air conditioners?
Overhead air conditioner and bottom air conditioner
The advantage of overhead air conditioner is that it is installed on the top of the RV, reducing the space occupied in the RV. Designed specifically for RVs, it has better shockproof function. Because it is in the center of the car body, the air outlet will be faster and more uniform. The disadvantage is: the installation of the overhead air conditioner on the roof will increase the height of the car body, and there may be height restrictions. Because the operating temperature range of some RV roof air conditioners is between 4℃-43℃, that is, if the outdoor temperature is lower than 4℃ or higher than 43℃, the air conditioner will not work properly.
The advantage of bottom-mounted air conditioners is that they are generally hidden under the bed in the RV or at the bottom of the sofa, saving space. It can be designed according to the specific space of your RV. Disadvantages: Because it is installed in the car, the noise is relatively large. The air inlet is low, and it is easy to enter the road surface water and cause damage to the air conditioner.
Household air conditioners and RV air conditioners
Household air conditioners have good cooling effect, low noise, and power saving, but they occupy a large space. RV air conditioners have been specially designed to avoid driving vibrations and impurity invasions, and their safety is guaranteed. The disadvantage is that they are noisy and more power-consuming.
Household air conditioners and RV air conditioners
Household air conditioners have good cooling effect, low noise, and power saving, but they occupy a large space. RV air conditioners have been specially designed to avoid driving vibrations and impurity invasions, and their safety is guaranteed. The disadvantage is that they are noisy and more power-consuming.
3. How to maintain RV air conditioners?
Before traveling, turn on the air conditioner and debug it to ensure that the RV air conditioner can be used normally. Generally, a routine inspection of the RV air conditioner is required, including filters, air conditioner housing, etc.
Clean the air conditioner filter regularly
In order to ensure the air quality of the RV, car friends remember to clean the air conditioner filter regularly. When the air conditioner filter is attached with dust and stains, it will not only reduce the cooling capacity and efficiency of the air conditioner, but also affect the quality of the air. The filter is located below the upper wind plate of the air conditioner unit. Generally, we need to clean it carefully in warm water.
Remove dirt from the parts
Remove the metal sheet to protect the metal cooling wing, and use a water hose and spray to remove accumulated dirt and debris such as leaves.
How to disassemble and install the air conditioner filter. After removing the filter, you can see the evaporator coil inside. Use a flashlight to shine on these coils to check whether there is any dirt or debris. If there is, use a very flexible vacuum cleaner attachment to carefully remove dust and dirt. Finally, the cleaned filter must be dried before installing it back.
Check the air conditioner casing and condenser blades
Carefully check the air conditioner components and casing. If the air conditioner casing is found to be loose or broken, the air conditioner's heating and drying functions will be abnormal. Next, check the air conditioner's condenser blades to ensure that the blades are not bent.
