What's the difference between passive cool boxes and electric cool boxes?

Passive cool boxes rely on insulation and ice packs to maintain temperature - they're lightweight, affordable, and need no power but have limited cooling duration. Electric cool boxes actively cool using thermoelectric or compressor technology, maintaining consistent temperatures as long as they have power. Choose passive for day trips and picnics; electric for extended camping.

How long will a passive cool box keep food cold?

Duration depends on insulation quality, ambient temperature, and how often you open the lid. A quality passive cool box with frozen ice packs can maintain safe food temperatures (below 5°C) for 24-48 hours in moderate conditions. Pre-chill the box, freeze items that can be frozen, minimise opening, and keep in shade to maximise performance.

What size cool box do I need?

As a guide: 20-30 litres suits couples for a weekend; 35-50 litres works for families or longer trips; 50+ litres for extended camping or larger groups. Consider what you'll store - bottles take more space than you'd expect. Electric cool boxes tend to have slightly less usable space than their stated capacity due to cooling mechanisms.

Can I use an electric cool box as a freezer?

Compressor cool boxes can freeze (reaching -18°C to -22°C), making them true portable fridges/freezers. Thermoelectric models can only cool to about 20-25°C below ambient temperature, so can't freeze and may struggle in very hot weather. If you need freezing capability for ice cream, frozen meals, or ice, choose a compressor model.

How do compressor cool boxes differ from thermoelectric ones?

Thermoelectric cool boxes are affordable, lightweight, and silent but less efficient - they cool to a set amount below ambient temperature and use more power. Compressor models work like a home fridge, cooling to exact temperatures regardless of outside conditions. They're more expensive but far more efficient, quieter, and can freeze. Compressor models are the better long-term investment for regular campers.

What power options are available for electric cool boxes?

Most electric cool boxes offer 12V (vehicle) and 240V (mains) connections. Some compressor models also accept solar panel input. For off-grid camping, compressor boxes are preferable due to their efficiency - they cycle on and off rather than running constantly. Consider a portable power station if you need to run a cool box without vehicle power or hookup.

Heating & Cooling for Caravans & Motorhomes

Year-round climate control — air conditioners, heaters, combi units and accessories

Heating & Cooling

Stay comfortable whatever the weather. Our heating and cooling range covers everything from full air conditioning units to gas heaters, electric fan heaters, combi systems and the accessories to keep them running — all selected for UK caravans, motorhomes, campervans and static caravans.

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Air conditioners — rooftop, portable and split-system cooling units
Combi units — one box for heating in winter and cooling in summer
Gas and electric heaters — Truma blown-air, Propex compact systems, electric panel heaters
Fans & ventilation — 12v fans, roof vents and circulation kits
Parts & spares — filters, mounting kits, gas regulators, replacement components

Heating, cooling, or both?

If you only tour in summer, a standalone air conditioning unit makes sense. If you also use the van in spring, autumn or winter, a combi heat-and-cool unit usually works out cheaper than two separate systems and saves space. Full-time tourers often pair a gas-fired heater (for cold mornings without hookup) with a 230v air-con for hot afternoons on site.

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Truma Aventa Air Filter Kit 2 Pieces 40091-16800 Truma - UK Camping And Leisure

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Truma Combi Control panel Truma CP classic black 36011-01 Truma - UK Camping And Leisure

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Truma Combi Control panel Truma CP classic black 36011-01

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Truma Combi E Ignitor Kit (So) 34020-00234

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Fiamma Turbo Vent/Vent/Turbo Vent Pro Motor Kit 98683-020

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Dometic FreshJet FJX7 3000 Air Conditioner (Heat / White) Dometic - UK Camping And Leisure

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Dometic FreshJet FJX7 3000 Air Conditioner (Heat / White)

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Truma Combi 4E Cable Harness Kit (So) 34020-00240

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Truma Combi Heater 4E-iNet X

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Mestic Gas Heater Standing Mes-120 30Mbar 1518360

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Fiamma Turbo Vent Fan (98683-026) for Caravans/Motorhomes

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Truma Ultraheat PC Board 30030-70900 Truma - UK Camping And Leisure

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Truma Ultraheat PC Board 30030-70900

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Truma Combi Heater 6E-iNet X

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Truma Combi 6E Oem Heater

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Fiamma Turbo Vent PCB (98683N057)

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Truma Combi E Burner Kit (So) 34020-00932 Truma - UK Camping And Leisure

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Truma Combi E Burner Kit (So) 34020-00932

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Truma Combi Cowl Cover Black 36151-09

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Truma Aventa Comfort Plus 2200 2nd Gen Air Con Unit Black

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Split vs Rooftop Air Conditioning Units

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Feature	Split System	Rooftop Unit
Best for	Caravans & motorhomes with internal wall space	Motorhomes & large campervans with roof load capacity
Noise while sleeping	Very quiet (compressor outside)	Medium – noise is outside, but above the bed
Cooling power	Efficient, great for long stays	High output, ideal for larger/open spaces
Interior space used	Requires an indoor unit	Zero interior space taken
Installation	More involved (indoor + outdoor)	Simple swap if roof already has an AC, or roof light
Weight impact	No roof weight	Adds roof load — check vehicle limit
Cost	Medium–High	Medium–High
Energy use	Very efficient	Medium
Maintenance	Easy indoor access	Needs roof access
Ideal trip type	Long stays / quiet nights / energy-saving	Road trips / hotter climates / large vehicle layouts

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