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US MRCool unveils heat pump for motorhomes and caravans

03.09.2026 12:51 1 min 1 source РУС
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US MRCool unveils heat pump for motorhomes and caravans
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MRCool introduced TravelCool, a compact rooftop heat pump for motorhomes and caravans. The unit provides 15,000 BTU/h (about 4.4 kW) of cooling and 10,236 BTU/h (about 3 kW) of heating. It operates on 115 V AC, uses R-32 refrigerant and inverter technology to reduce power consumption. Noise levels are 55 dB in Eco mode and 59 dB in Turbo mode. The device can be integrated with solar panels via an inverter. Dimensions are 104 × 75.5 × 27 cm, weight 43.2 kg.

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