Category Archives: RV AC Basics
Beyond the Spec Sheet: A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Commercial RV HVAC Systems with Built-In Heat Pumps
Integrated commercial vehicle HVAC systems with built-in heat pumps reduce five-year operating costs compared to [...]
Jun
How Many Watts Does a 15000 BTU RV AC Use? Pro Answers
A typical 15,000 BTU RV air conditioner usually needs 1,400 to 1,800 watts to keep [...]
Mar
Let’s Talk RV Air Conditioners 101: 5 Sourcing Tips
Welcome to the RV Air Conditioner Beginner’s Guide. Whether you’re equipping one travel trailer with [...]
Mar
A Quick Guide to 4 Types of RV AC Units You Can Source
Common RV air conditioners on the market can be divided into several types: ducted and [...]
Feb
Can You Run RV AC on 110? Steps to Take
The answer is yes, as long as you calculate the starting surge current of your [...]
Feb
Calculate BTUs: The Best RV Air Conditioner Size Calculator
An RV air conditioner BTU calculator allows you to easily and accurately calculate the cooling [...]
Feb
3 Tips: What Size Generator for 30 Amp RV Air Conditioner
For a 30-amp RV, a 3500-watt generator is the safest and most versatile choice. Key [...]
Jan
RV AC Power Explained: Is a 2,000-Watt Generator Really Enough?
If you plug a standard 13,500 BTU air conditioner into a 2,000-watt generator, it will [...]
Dec
Power Needs: What Size Generator to Run 15000 BTU RV AC?
For most standard setups, choosing the right generator size to run a 15,000 BTU RV [...]
Dec
RV Air Conditioner Power Needs: What Size Generator Works Best?
Most 13,500 BTU units require at least 3,000 watts of surge power to start reliably [...]
Dec