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Camper air conditioner that works without engine idling to debut in Japan

08.07.2026 03:14 1 min 2 sources
kaden.watch.impress.co.jp JPN + 1 more
Camper air conditioner that works without engine idling to debut in Japan
Original source: Yahoo!ニュース

In Brief

Japanese company White House Camper, together with a local climate equipment maker, has developed a 1800 W air conditioner for campers that runs with the engine off. It will be unveiled at Japan Camping Car Show 2026 in Chiba from January 30 to February 2.

Japanese company White House Camper, in collaboration with a local climate equipment manufacturer, has developed an air conditioner for camper vans that operates without the engine running. The 1800 W unit features five operating modes, a timer, and an automatic swing function. The indoor unit weighs about 8 kg. The design reduces noise and eliminates exhaust emissions while parked.

The air conditioner will be presented at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026, held in Makuhari, Chiba, from January 30 to February 2, 2026.

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