Roof Top Air Conditioners

Staying Cool On The Go

A caravan air conditioner keeps your van cool in Australian heat. A rooftop air conditioner pushes cool air through the cabin and helps your RV stay at a steady temperature. These units suit caravans, motorhomes and vans, and they work well in hot weather and humid nights across Australia. Many models include inverter technology, quiet operation and strong cooling capacity.

You can choose a rooftop air conditioner with features that match your setup. Some units include built-in air distribution, reverse cycle air, Wi-Fi or remote control. Low-profile models suit vans with solar panels or tight roof space. Larger RVs may need higher cooling capacity. Brands like Dometic, Truma, Webasto and Furrion offer rooftop air conditioners to suit many caravan layouts.

You can shop a wide range of caravan rooftop air conditioners at Outback Equipment. The range includes compact models for smaller vans, strong units for RVs and rooftop air conditioners built for tough Australian conditions. You can also find caravan appliances, spare parts and accessories for set-up and long-term use.

What Else You Might Need

• Generator – gives your air conditioner enough power when you camp away from caravan parks.
• RV solar panels – keep your battery charged so the van can support fans and other cooling appliances.
• Portable fans – circulate air inside the van and support your rooftop air conditioner on hot days.
• Awnings – create shade over the van so the cabin stays cooler during the day.
• Batteries – provide steady power for accessories and help your setup run smoothly on long trips.

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Caravan Air Conditioner FAQs

What size rooftop air conditioner suits my caravan?

Cooling capacity changes with the size of your van. A small pop-top or compact caravan can use a rooftop air conditioner around 2.0kW to 2.6kW, like the type used in light RV units or slimline rooftop models. A full-height single-axle caravan often needs 2.5kW to 3.0kW, which is the range seen in many mid-size rooftop air conditioners. Larger vans, motorhomes and long tourers often step up to 3.0kW to 3.5kW units, which match the output of heavy-duty RV rooftop systems built for hotter regions. Pick a size that suits the length of the van, the insulation and the number of windows.

Can a rooftop air conditioner heat my caravan as well?

Yes. We offer reverse cycle air conditioners from Webasto. These units cool in summer and warm the cabin on cold nights. Reverse cycle rooftop models suit year-round use and match the heating performance found in mid-range and premium RV air conditioners. The heat output varies by size, with smaller units warming compact vans and larger reverse cycle models heating full-height caravans and motorhomes.

What other types of air conditioners can I use for an RV or motorhome?

Rooftop air conditioners are the most common, but you can also choose under-bunk air conditioners for vans with limited roof space. These units sit inside the cabin and suit pop-tops or caravans with many solar panels. Some travellers use portable air conditioners for short trips or budget setups, though they offer less cooling performance than fixed rooftop units. There are also parking coolers for trucks and motorhomes that need cabin cooling without running the engine.