Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 16:45
Evernew have fitted domestic split systems.
Most manufacturers/dealers won't fit them because their profit is a mark up on their buying price. 40% mark up on $2000 is $800 as against $200 on a purchase price of $500.
Now I still reckon that the small inverter systems are much quieter than your traditional caravan units. Nothing could be noisier than being stuck in a park beside someone running a rotten Heron or Dometic Unit, they too make their noise "extern" to the van.
Small domestic units are being fitted in more and more caravans, not to mention boats, including sea going trawlers and heavy transport vehicles.
Yes! It's a relatively new concept, however there are many benefits available to those who are prepared to look outside the square.
I have every intention of fitting a small domestic unit to the van I intend buying. Much cheaper to buy, cheaper to run, quieter, much more efficient, particularly on the heat cycle. The added bonus is that you can run the units on small Honda or Yamaha generator should you wish to
free camp.
Ian
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