Question:
does anyone use a portable air conditioner in there caravan?
I've seen one in B&Q for £159, its 8000BTU and says it draws 1.2KW
would it be any good, or would it trip the site electrics?
We're off to Spain in 3 weeks and need some form of cooling to keep us
and our 4 month old cool. The site says it supplies 10 amps, however I
imagine the site will be packed, so would this drop? If I switch off
other power hungry devices would I be ok?
What does the fridge pull?
Is this a practical option?
Answer:
It will take _about_ 5Amps
On mains a fridge draws about 0.5Amp, on 12V about10A and on gas zero.
Is it practical ..... well I doubt the young one will sleep with it on ....
probably too noisy.
Also, at £159 is it really an air conditioner or a air cooler ......... they
are two very different beasts. In addition you need to check the spec
carefully. If it is 35C outside the environment inside a caravan
(temperature and humidity) will be very different to say inside a room in a
traditionally designed UK house .... which I guess it will have been
designed to cope with.
I kind of have experience. I've got a built in roof air conditioner in my
van and use the portable variety at home.
They are very noisy but in the heat of summer it's well worth it. They do
significantly cool a room but I think their guide to cooling is a little
exaggerated, plus don't forget that you'll have to leave a window/door/sun
roof open to vent it.
As for the electrics, I turn my built in one off every time I boil the
kettle, etc other than that it doesn't cause any problems.
