Air Condition/Climate Control

[Jakob]

Hi

I seem to have some trouble finding information on Air Condition/Climate Control on the California. Is is possible to have a working Air Condition/Climate Control when camped?

Basically I'd think that the Air Condition/Climate Control only works when the engine is on - and such a system will take up way too much space in the van. I have seen how it works in caravans and that can be quite a big box that holds the Air Condition/Climate Control system.

Any experience with something like this in the California. ;-)

Jakob

 

[WelshGas]

Hi

I seem to have some trouble finding information on Air Condition/Climate Control on the California. Is is possible to have a working Air Condition/Climate Control when camped?

Basically I'd think that the Air Condition/Climate Control only works when the engine is on - and such a system will take up way too much space in the van. I have seen how it works in caravans and that can be quite a big box that holds the Air Condition/Climate Control system.

Any experience with something like this in the California. ;-)

Jakob

Correct. The AirCon/Climate Control only works with the Engine running.

 

[Stoneybroke]

and needs air flowing over the condenser to carry the heat away, so works better when moving...

 

[Jakob]

Of of the reasons to my confusion is this article from DayliMail

Especially this phrase: There isn’t even condensation on the windows thanks to the air conditioning.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/a...nveterate-camper-puts-test.html#ixzz4I9mt1h6J

 

[Stoneybroke]

Of of the reasons to my confusion is this article from DayliMail

Especially this phrase: There isn’t even condensation on the windows thanks to the air conditioning.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/a...nveterate-camper-puts-test.html#ixzz4I9mt1h6J

I broke my personal covenant and clicked a link to the Daily Fail - the article barely scratches the surface of the vehicle, a very disappointing article. The reference to condensation on the windscreen is bizarre, unless it means that a misty screen clears quickly when the air-conditioned (and therefore low-humidity) flow blows across it?

 

[bournemouthbeach]

and needs air flowing over the condenser to carry the heat away, so works better when moving...

If you have 3 zone there is a rest mode which gives you blower only (No A/C) for 30 mins.

Your reference about it working better when moving isn't correct as there is a condenser fan which operates at high pressures if sat idle...

 

[Stoneybroke]

If you have 3 zone there is a rest mode which gives you blower only (No A/C) for 30 mins.

Your reference about it working better when moving isn't correct as there is a condenser fan which operates at high pressures if sat idle...

Stand corrected...