Can a small car be equipped with a parking air conditioner?
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Can a small car be equipped with a parking air conditioner? The following is a related introduction to parking air conditioners: 1. Introduction: A parking air conditioner is an in-vehicle air conditioner. It refers to a device that uses the vehicle's DC power supply (12V/24V/36V) to allow the air conditioner to operate continuously when parking, waiting, or resting, regulating and controlling the temperature, humidity, airflow, and other parameters of the in-cabin air environment, fully meeting the comfort and cooling needs of truck drivers. 2. System Composition: Due to the limitations of the vehicle's battery capacity and poor user experience in heating during winter, parking air conditioners are mainly single-cooling type. They generally include a refrigerant medium delivery system, cooling source equipment, terminal devices, and other auxiliary systems. The main components include: condenser, evaporator, electronic control system, compressor, fan, and piping system. The terminal devices utilize the distributed cooling capacity to specifically adjust the air conditions inside the cabin, providing truck drivers with a comfortable resting environment.
I once retrofitted a parking air conditioner for my compact car because it often gets stuffy during long summer drives or camping trips. Due to the limited space in small cars, it's necessary to choose a low-power model such as a portable AC unit under 500W. During installation, I had a professional shop add an independent small battery pack to avoid draining the car's main battery, costing about 3,000 yuan. The process involved wiring and securing the unit, with engineers checking voltage stability and using dual-circuit isolation for safety. The results are satisfactory, but the battery only lasts about 4 hours, requiring timely recharging. Additionally, the added weight slightly affects fuel consumption, so I recommend using it only when necessary. Opting for branded products is more reliable to prevent wiring aging issues.