inverter reverse cycle air con what size generator needed

Sounds interesting, we have an Air Command Wren mounted on the roof of our van and although the Honda 2.0 runs it ok the air con has started to make a rather disturbing noise when run on heat mode. Rather than have the unit repaired I would be keen to see if the inverter split system is a practical replacement with regard to cost, efficiency and do these type of air cons have reverse (heat) mode. There power consumption looks to be way ahead of the existing roof mount.
Any input much appreciated

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I have had 4 previous caravans with an assortment of roof mounted a/c's

All have been noisy, most were inadequate in really hot temps. or really low temps.
Even on slow speed the noise and vibration made it impossible for me to sleep with it running.

The last unit was an Ibis and was the worst by far ! due to this fact I was determined in my new rv to have a domestic type inverter split.

We have only really used it in anger for heating at present but I am over the moon with it ! It is virtually silent, gets our 30' 5th wheeler warm in about 3 mins tops !
I can sleep easily with it running, as on quiet setting the fan can be hardly heard.

My mate assures me the cooling will be the same if not better performance.

Caravanners have been brainwashed into accepting old inferior technology with excuses that domestic units wont last etc. etc.

I can also state that my unit is also covered by full waranty in my 5th wheeler, this was checked and confirmed prior to installation in my unit.

I would never go back to the old style inferior units.

The hardest part is finding somewhere to fit the head Internal unit, mine was designed from new so was easy, the outside unit is on my rear bumper, again designed for it.

Good luck and go for it you will not be disapointed.

Hazo,

Thanks for the info mate, I will look into this a bit more. I was thinking about issues with the fitment of the internal unit and was hoping that it may be possible to use the existing (with modification) mounting position of the original air con. Good to hear that the manufacturer of your unit was satisfied to warrant his product for on road use. I did have concerns regarding the longivity of this type of air con when AFAIK these were designed for domestic use only. If I may ask, what brand is yours?

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Ooops, just re-read the original post and I think my dopey "brand" question has already been answered.

Sorry - I missed part of a sentence....

They also had to check that all of the internals of the external unit were secure and suitable for travel. Which they were. Apparently in some the compressor isnt helt in to firmly and could come adrift on the road. Do understand that you wont get a warranty if it's used in this situation.