RV FEATURE
Of course , water parks such as this one at at Ingenia Holidays Tourist Park , Townsville , are another way to cool off … but what about when you return to your van ?
You know as well as I do how variable our climate is – especially down south . Summer is a scorcher , winter is as comfortable as a wet blanket . Sometimes , it ’ s as though the weather gods are holding a grudge against our sunburnt country .
Here at GoRV , we often take a closer look at the everyday , but crucial , components of our caravans , from 12V fans to the batteries that power them . After all , it ’ s never a bad idea to have in-depth knowledge of the equipment we ’ ve paid thousands for . This time , we ’ re turning our attention to the new Houghton H2800V and H3600V range of caravan reverse-cycle inverter airconditioners , both of which are frequently offered as standard equipment in new RVs .
GETTING TO KNOW HOUGHTON
Houghton has been in Australia since 2015 , with its range of mobile AC units sold worldwide . But what sets them apart from some of the other RV air-cons available ?
To start with , both the H2800V and H3600V come with what ’ s known as an ‘ inverter compressor ’. In simple terms , this means that the unit ’ s compressor can run at variable speeds , from 28 per cent of capacity to even 110 per cent of capacity . AC units that have simple single-speed compressors are either on or off , with no variation of speed available .
Why is this a good thing ? First , it means the compressor can be started smoothly and gradually for a genuine ‘ soft start ’. No more bump noises when the compressor fires up , or sudden in-rush of power when the compressor starts . It ’ s therefore ideal for battery-fed power systems and generators .
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