Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Motorhomes and Campervans 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Air con Post Reply Post New Topic
Personmags0152
23/6/2010 at 7:57am
 Location: West Lothian
 Outfit: Gesit Touring 75 Motorhome View mags0152's Profile View Profile   Reply to mags0152 Reply   Quote mags0152 Quote  
Joined: 11/7/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   9
Site Reviews Total: 26
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 1  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 5
Site Nights 2019: 3
Site Nights 2018: 0
We are researching our options for buying a motorhome having been caravanners for years. We're surprised how few second hand vans have cab air con. We wouldn't dream of buying a car without air con, especially for driving in France. Is it different in a MH e.g. more airflow because of the size of the vehicle or should we keep searching for one we can afford with cab air con? We're used to sleeping in a caravan without air con of course but driving in the heat of the day is a different thing altogether. Any advice much appreciated.


Personenodreven
23/6/2010 at 9:24am
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: None at present View enodreven's Profile View Profile   Reply to enodreven Reply   Quote enodreven Quote  
Joined: 09/12/2005

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   306
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi,

We have never found the need in our motorhome, but do agree that in the car it seems to be a must, another point that may be worth noting is the increase in fuel consumption, and from a relatively low base point the increase can be quiet substantial.

If we were to purchase another motorhome i personally wouldn't pay any extra for cab air con, i may be interested in a roof air con unit that could be used when on site hooked up, but again I wouldn't pay very much for the privilege.

Hope that helps


Campervan and Motorhome Insurance - Special Discount for UKCampsite.co.uk members
Caravan Guard Special Discount for UKCampsite.co.uk members on Campervan and Motorhome Insurance. Get 5 star rated cover and big savings - for a quote simply click Online Quotation

Personblongs
23/6/2010 at 9:44am
 Location: Goole
 Outfit: CI Carioca 656 View blongs's Profile View Profile   Reply to blongs Reply   Quote blongs Quote  
Joined: 08/5/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   587
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 49
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 4
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quite a lot of the newer models on the 2nd hand market (especially Transit based models) may have air con systems.

I have a 2006 older style Fiat Ducato based MH and this doesn't have a/c. I think at the time it was a hefty premium to have it added as being based on a commercial vehicle a/c wasn't something they sold in bulk so the price was over £1000.

There was a price pressure with cars as more and more people wanted a/c so the price fell over time.

I don't think the older vans with a/c are particularly reliable systems either from reading other posts on this issue.

The newer Ducato/Boxer models have better systems and more people are specifying the option.

Older models from more premium manufacturers and with larger engines (2.8 for instance) have a better chance of cruise control and a/c.

Car a/c was launched to the masses in 1960 and only in the last 10 years over here it has become more and more specified on vehicles so the commerical sector is lagging behind.

Ben


PersonMick S.
23/6/2010 at 7:35pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Mick S.'s Profile View Profile   Reply to Mick S. Reply   Quote Mick S. Quote  
Joined: 18/8/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3499
Site Reviews Total: 37
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 4  
Site Reviews 2020: 4  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 3
Site Nights 2022: 6
Site Nights 2021: 16
Site Nights 2020: 17
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
The sheer volume of a MH must make it an expensive option. If you weigh up the reletively small space of a car or chassis cab commercial, to that of an 'open' void that is a MH - you can guess it would have to work overtime to fill the void with air - or have a huge capacity (expensive) unit to do the job. Id say a fan would suffice for the job.
I appreciate its only blowing air about - but i dont think it gets over-warm in a MH anyway.


Personhappybonzo
24/6/2010 at 8:15am
 Location: Ndidis Kraal
 Outfit: Laika Ecovip 100 & Quasar View happybonzo's Profile View Profile   Reply to happybonzo Reply   Quote happybonzo Quote  
Joined: 20/6/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4046
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 39
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
If you go to buy a S/H Motorhome, make sure that you run the air-con until it gets cold. The units cost a lot of money to fix.


Advertisement



Personblongs
24/6/2010 at 10:14am
 Location: Goole
 Outfit: CI Carioca 656 View blongs's Profile View Profile   Reply to blongs Reply   Quote blongs Quote  
Joined: 08/5/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   587
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 49
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 4
Site Nights 2018: 0
Just following on from Micks comments, a few people I have read about on MH forums say the a/c doesn't really get passed the cab area before it loses its usefulness for rear passengers.

There was mention of not getting 3ft behind the cab to keep their travelling kids cooler.

Ben



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Motorhomes and Campervans - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

9441 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder