Air conditioning and heating

This section includes rooftop air conditioners, diesel and gas heaters, evaporative coolers, and all spare parts for air conditioning systems. To navigate the options, the first criterion to consider is the power supply available on board—12V, 220V, or gas—followed by the power suitable for the cubic meters of the cabin. Leggi la guida

Air conditioners

Oil-fired and gas-fired heaters

Air conditioning and heating spare parts

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How to choose air conditioning and heating for your motorhome

The right system depends on how you use your motorhome: stays at campsites with an electrical hook-up, off-grid travel using batteries and solar panels, or very cold climates where heating independent of the engine is required. Each scenario requires a different solution.

Air conditioners: roof-mounted, 12V or evaporative

Traditional roof-mounted air conditioners run on 220V and are suitable for campsites with an electrical hook-up. Full 12V inverter models, on the other hand, allow off-grid operation, powered by leisure batteries charged by solar panels. Evaporative coolers consume much less energy but only lower the temperature in low-humidity environments. Power is measured in watts or BTU and should be matched to the size of the living area and the vehicle's insulation.

Diesel and air heaters

Diesel air heaters — including Eberspächer Airtronic and Webasto Air Top models — are fed directly from the vehicle's fuel tank and are independent of the electrical grid (except for the power required to start them). They are installed under the floor or in a technical compartment and distribute hot air through ducts. The choice between 2 kW, 4 kW or 5 kW models depends on the volume to be heated and the expected minimum temperatures.

Gas and coolant heaters

Truma and Alde cover most gas and hot water systems. Alde liquid systems distribute heat through a coil, ensuring a uniform temperature. Truma gas heaters are among the most common in European motorhomes and have a wide network of original spare parts.

Ducting for hot air

Distributing hot air in vans and motorhomes requires flexible or rigid ducting of varying diameters (commonly 32, 60, 70 or 90 mm), made of aluminum, foil-faced aluminum or insulated material. The diameter must match the heater's outlet and the number of vents provided in the system.

How to find the right spare part

For air conditioner and heater spare parts — filters, fan motors, flue terminals, cables and circuit boards — it is essential to know the exact model of the unit installed on board, which can be found on the unit's nameplate or in the vehicle's manual. Brands such as Truma and Eberspächer maintain spare part compatibility across multiple product generations, but the part number remains the most reliable reference.

Domande frequenti

Qual è la differenza tra un condizionatore 12V e uno da 220V per camper?

Un condizionatore 12V full inverter può funzionare alimentato dalle batterie di servizio, rendendolo adatto alla vita in autonomia lontano dai campeggi. Un modello da 220V richiede l'allaccio alla rete elettrica o un generatore, ma in genere offre potenze più elevate a parità di ingombro.

Come si sceglie la potenza di un riscaldatore a gasolio per camper?

La potenza necessaria dipende dal volume dell'abitacolo, dal livello di isolamento termico del veicolo e dalle temperature minime in cui si prevede di usarlo. In linea generale, veicoli compatti e ben isolati si accontentano di modelli da 2 kW, mentre camper di grandi dimensioni o climi molto freddi richiedono potenze superiori.

Che diametro hanno i tubi per la canalizzazione dell'aria calda?

I diametri più comuni per i tubi di distribuzione dell'aria calda nei camper e nei van sono 32, 60, 70 e 90 mm. Il diametro corretto da usare dipende dall'uscita del riscaldatore installato a bordo e dal numero di bocchette che si vogliono collegare.

Posso installare un riscaldatore a gasolio su un van o deve stare solo su un camper?

I riscaldatori ad aria a gasolio come quelli Eberspächer e Webasto sono progettati per l'installazione su qualsiasi veicolo con abitacolo, inclusi i van allestiti. L'importante è seguire le istruzioni di montaggio per il posizionamento dell'unità, lo scarico dei gas combusti e il prelievo del carburante.

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