A stand-alone air conditioner for trucks is a comprehensive air conditioning system for use during breaks and rest periods, creating a comfortable environment whether the engine is running or not. Hot summer nights in the cab can be extremely uncomfortable. High temperatures interfere with restful sleep, reducing driver performance the following day.
Cooltronic air conditioning systems from Eberspächer provide a comfortable temperature and reduce humidity. The system's main advantage is that it operates completely independently of the engine—unlike conventional air conditioning systems. This not only saves fuel but also protects the environment. Drivers can also start the day energized after a restful night. Not to mention, the cabin climate is always just right, even during otherwise slow periods during hot weather.
Advantages
- Saves fuel and reduces costs – provides cabin comfort at night, during rest periods, or during downtime (e.g. loading and unloading) without the truck engine idling.
- Reduces maintenance – The less time truck engines spend idle, the less maintenance they require.
- Compact and pre-filled electric roof-mounted compressor unit for quick installation.
- Powered directly by the car battery, it operates independently of the engine.
- Maintains a constant, comfortable and cool cabin temperature and reduces humidity for driver comfort.
- Environmentally friendly, engine-off operation reduces CO2 emissions.
A car should be cooled in the most unobtrusive and environmentally friendly way possible. Cooltronic also saves money.
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- Eco-friendly cooling with the engine off: There's no longer any need to run the car's engine at night or during other breaks to keep the air conditioner running. Cooltronic operates with the engine off, protecting both the environment and the engine.
- Well-being, comfort and better performance: Thanks to its innovative technology, the device functions perfectly with the windows closed. Heat, humidity, dust, noise, and annoying insects are kept outside. This ensures a restful and pleasant sleep for the driver, increases productivity the next day, and reduces the risk of accidents.
- Lack of maintenance: Cooltronic technology requires no complex maintenance—no lengthy service visits or water refills. All that's recommended is regular operation, including during cooler months (operation is only possible at temperatures above 17°C), similar to air conditioning systems in passenger cars.
- Easy and quick installation: Designed specifically for quick and easy installation. For example, hatch systems are supplied ready to use with CFC-free refrigerant. There's no need to weld connecting pipes or add coolant.
- Intelligent engineering: functions with a condensing unit installed outside the cabin. No need to open the window.
- Powerful fan: A powerful fan quickly cools the cabin to a pleasant temperature, even during short breaks – completely independent of the engine.
- Low consumption: The device consumes very little power, protecting the car's battery. Built-in low-voltage protection ensures there's always enough electricity to start the engine.
- Availability: Eberspächer relies on a highly effective sales and customer service network across Europe. So you're sure to find a competent person in your area.
Second generation models
The second generation Cooltronic G2 air conditioner is available in three models:
- Cooltronic 1000 G2 — Designed for all cabins with moderate climatic conditions.
- Cooltronic 1400 G2 - Designed for large cabins and/or warm climates.
- Cooltronic 1400 G2 Slim Hatch — the lowest compact parking cooler on the market, designed for vehicles with tall cabins and complying with height restrictions. Ideal for Euro 6 vehicles.
Peculiarities
- Manual and automatic function.
- Digital thermometer (in °C and °F).
- Internal control panel.
- Remote control by radio frequency (RF).
- Double battery protection.
- Electric AC unit with 5 fan speeds.
- Pre-charged system with R134A refrigerant.
- Easy installation without drilling the cab roof on trucks with a hatch.
- Installation without touching the car engine.
- Working with the engine on or off.
- Special mounting kits are available for various truck and vehicle manufacturers.