{"product_id":"renogy-portable-air-conditioner-1700-btu","title":"Renogy Portable Air Conditioner 1700 BTU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Renogy Portable Air Conditioner is a genuine compressor-driven air conditioner, not an evaporative cooler. It delivers 1,706 BTU\/h (500 W) of real cooling using a Panasonic rotary compressor and R134a refrigerant, draws just 235 W while cooling, and comes with its own 36 Ah battery base that runs it for four to six hours without any other power source. It is designed to be carried to where you need it, which is exactly what a caravan, rooftop tent or camping trailer usually needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost portable cooling sold for camping in South Africa is an evaporative cooler with a fan and a water tank. Those work in dry air and do very little on a humid night in Zululand or on the KZN coast. This is a proper refrigerant air conditioner with a compressor, so it actually removes heat and moisture from the air the way the unit in your house does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second problem it solves is power. A rooftop caravan air conditioner typically needs shore power or a very large inverter and battery bank. This one runs on 24 V DC from its own dedicated 36 Ah battery base, so you can use it at a bush camp with no power point at all, then recharge the base from any 100 to 240 V mains supply in five to six hours. At 235 W of running draw it is in a completely different league to a rooftop unit, and it is quiet enough to sleep next to at 44 dB on the medium setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal compressor cooling, 1,706 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e – a Panasonic rotary compressor and R134a refrigerant, not an evaporative fan that only works in dry air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 235 W cooling power\u003c\/strong\u003e – a fraction of what a rooftop caravan air conditioner demands, which is what makes off-grid use realistic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated 36 Ah \/ 25.2 V battery base\u003c\/strong\u003e – four to six hours of runtime with no mains, no generator and no separate inverter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecharges from any mains supply\u003c\/strong\u003e – the supplied adapter accepts 100 to 240 V, so it works on South African 230 V without a converter. Five to six hours to full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet enough to sleep beside\u003c\/strong\u003e – 44 dB(A) on medium, 50 dB(A) on high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour operating modes\u003c\/strong\u003e – strong cooling, refrigeration, sleep and air supply, with high, medium and low fan speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise temperature control\u003c\/strong\u003e – set anywhere from 16 to 32 °C on the LED touch display, in Celsius or Fahrenheit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimer, sleep mode and power-off memory\u003c\/strong\u003e – set it running and leave it; it remembers your settings after a power cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMosquito repellent function\u003c\/strong\u003e – a genuinely useful extra on a summer night in the bushveld.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-full indicator and direct drain\u003c\/strong\u003e – condensate can be run away continuously through the supplied drain pipe rather than emptying a tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFault self-diagnosis and defrost\u003c\/strong\u003e – tells you what is wrong instead of simply stopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.5 kg with a proper carry handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – genuinely portable between the caravan, the tent and the gazebo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaravans and camping trailers without a rooftop air conditioner, or without the power to run one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooftop tents and ground tents on hot Kalahari, Karoo and Lowveld nights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBush camps and remote sites with no power point at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants real refrigerated cooling rather than an evaporative cooler that struggles in humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad shedding at home, where a small room needs cooling and the grid is down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLocal Support from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e4Matt Campers is a Renogy dealer in Cape Town, supporting customers throughout the Western Cape and delivering across South Africa. We can talk you through how long the battery base will realistically last for your conditions, how to duct the exhaust properly out of a tent or caravan window, and whether it makes sense to recharge the base from your existing solar setup. Come and see it in the showroom before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e B001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCAC017-G1-SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 W (1,706 BTU\/h)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling power draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 235 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEER:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panasonic 6MD030ZDA21-A2 rotary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e R134a, 80 g charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140 m³\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 dB(A) high \/ 44 dB(A) medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature setting range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 to 32 °C, Celsius or Fahrenheit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModes:\u003c\/strong\u003e strong cooling, refrigeration, sleep, air supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFan speeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e high, medium, low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e LED with touch buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandby consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit dimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 523 × 242 × 317 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit net weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExhaust pipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e ø110 mm outer, 1,200 mm long, left-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrain pipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 mm long, 11 mm inner diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS with flame-retardant ABS electrical box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery base rated capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 Ah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery base nominal voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.2 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery base rated power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 378 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery base runtime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery base charging time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 6 hours with the standard adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery base dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 510 × 222 × 63 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery base weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains adapter:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC 100–240 V, 50\/60 Hz, 10 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdapter cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 m power cord plus 0.5 m connecting cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Renogy portable air conditioner unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 36 Ah battery base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × mains adapter with 1.2 m power cord and 0.5 m connecting cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × exhaust pipe and window or tent exhaust connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × drain pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOptional Fitment \u0026amp; Upgrade Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe exhaust must go outside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like any compressor air conditioner, it moves heat out of the space rather than destroying it. Route the 110 mm exhaust pipe through a window, tent port or vent, or you will simply warm the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuntime is four to six hours per charge\u003c\/strong\u003e on the battery base. For a full night, plan to recharge from mains, or ask us about running it from a larger 24 V supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe adapter is a universal 100 to 240 V unit, so it charges from standard South African 230 V mains without a converter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no remote control and no child lock on this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the direct drain pipe for continuous running in humid coastal conditions; the water-full indicator will otherwise stop the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalk to us about recharging the base from your caravan's solar system rather than only from mains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lithium-batteries\"\u003eLithium Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e – expand the stored power behind your camp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-panels\"\u003eSolar Panels\u003c\/a\u003e – recharge while you are off-grid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-charge-controllers\"\u003eSolar Charge Controllers\u003c\/a\u003e – MPPT regulators for your array.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inverters-inverter-chargers\"\u003eInverters \u0026amp; Inverter Chargers\u003c\/a\u003e – 230 V power anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/renogy\"\u003eRenogy Range\u003c\/a\u003e – the full Renogy line-up at 4Matt Campers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a real air conditioner or an evaporative cooler?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA real air conditioner. It uses a Panasonic rotary compressor and R134a refrigerant to genuinely remove heat and humidity, which is why it still works on a humid coastal night when an evaporative cooler does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will it run without mains power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour to six hours on the supplied 36 Ah battery base, depending on the mode and how hot it is. Recharging takes five to six hours from any 230 V plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cool a whole caravan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 1,706 BTU\/h it is sized for a tent, a rooftop tent or a small caravan or single sleeping area, not a large motorhome. It is best thought of as cooling the space you are actually sleeping in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the exhaust really need to go outside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All compressor air conditioners move heat from inside to outside. The 110 mm exhaust pipe and connector are supplied for exactly this, and the unit will not cool properly if the hot air is left in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow noisy is it to sleep next to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e44 dB(A) on medium, which is comparable to a quiet fridge, and 50 dB(A) on high. There is also a dedicated sleep mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I run it from my caravan's existing battery bank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt operates at 24 V. Speak to us with your system details and we will tell you honestly whether your setup can support it or whether the supplied battery base is the better route.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renogy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299530911929,"sku":"RCAC017-G1-SA","price":19395.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/4587\/6409\/files\/renogy-portable-aircon-2.png?v=1784795010","url":"https:\/\/www.4mattcampers.co.za\/products\/renogy-portable-air-conditioner-1700-btu","provider":"4Matt Campers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}