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.

What's in this collection

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.

Every product ships from UK stock with fast despatch. For specific advice on what'll work in your setup, drop us a message — we've spent years fitting climate control to caravans and motorhomes.

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Fiamma Turbo Vent Board Kit 98683-057 Fiamma - UK Camping And Leisure

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Outdoor Revolution Portable Gas Heater 1200W Camping Heater Outdoor Revolution - UK Camping And Leisure

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Truma Aventa Comfort Air Con Complete Unit Cream 44090-51CM Truma - UK Camping And Leisure

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Truma Aventa Comfort Air Con Complete Unit Cream 44090-51CM

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Truma Aventa Comfort – Roof-Mounted Air Conditioning with Integrated Heat Pump The Truma Aventa Comfort is a premium roof-mounted air conditioning...

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Truma Combi D 6 Cp Plus UK Camping And Leisure - UK Camping And Leisure

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Truma Combi D 6 Cp Plus

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Portable Indoor Gas Heater 42Kw Output 505-117

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Mini Portable Indoor Gas Heater 42Kw 505-122

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Dometic Freshwell 3000 Air 9620013407

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Portable Indoor Gas Heater 42Kw Output White 505-126

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Mini Portable Indoor Gas Heater 42Kw Black 505-120

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Truma E2400 electronic unit cpl 12v 30 and 50mbar- 39050-77700 Truma - UK Camping And Leisure

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Truma E2400 electronic unit cpl 12v 30 and 50mbar- 39050-77700

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Truma VarioHeat eco solenoid valve 39050-00235 Unbekannt - UK Camping And Leisure

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Truma VarioHeat eco solenoid valve 39050-00235

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Truma S2200 Titanium grey Gas Heater 31110-11 Truma - UK Camping And Leisure

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Truma S2200 Titanium grey Gas Heater 31110-11

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Especially compact gas heater with 1.5 v auto ignitor for small caravans. With its heat output, dimensions and weight, the truma s 2200 is the smal...

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Truma Saphir Comfort RC Storage Compartment Air Conditioner & Heater For Vehicles Up To 6.5m Long – 44035-01 Truma - UK Camping And Leisure

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Truma Saphir Comfort RC Storage Compartment Air Conditioner & Heater For Vehicles Up To 6.5m Long – 44035-01

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Truma Aventa Compact Plus Roof Mounted Air-Conditioning Unit 44300-01CM Truma - UK Camping And Leisure

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Truma Aventa Compact Plus Roof Mounted Air-Conditioning Unit 44300-01CM

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Truma Aventa Compact Air Conditioning Unit For Caravans & Motorhomes

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Heatsource HS2000E Blown Air Heater - Efficient & Compact Heating

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Heatsource HS2000 Blown Air Heater - Effective Heating for Your Space

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Split vs Rooftop Air Conditioning Units

Compare features to find the perfect AC solution for your vehicle

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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