Heating and Cooling

During Your Trip

Modern campervans and motorhomes are designed and built to keep you comfortable as you travel. Read on to learn how these features work and when they can be used.

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Heating & Cooling

All Campervans and motorhomes will have standard car air conditioning in the driving cabin of the vehicle, however, not all campervans or motorhomes will have access to climate control in the living area. It’s important to check the vehicle specifications page prior to booking, this page may also advise if an additional portable heater/cooler fan is available to hire.

Do I Need to be Connected to Power?

A connection to power is required for the climate control in the living area to work in all campervans and motorhomes in Australia. Make sure you book a powered site to have access to climate control.

Will I Need Heating or Cooling?

Where and when you are travelling will affect your need for heating or cooling. We highly recommend all international visitors travelling during summer have access to air conditioning for the duration of their hire as vehicles are left outside in temperatures that are regularly over 30C throughout the whole of Australia. Heating isn’t as necessary if you are travelling to any of the northern states but if travelling to Victoria, South Australia or Tasmania during winter you may want to consider a vehicle with heating available for the cold nights.

Choosing a Vehicle

If you are having trouble narrowing down the options when choosing a vehicle keep in mind, most of the 4 and 6 berth motorhomes will have climate control available, while most of the 2 and 4 berth campervans will not. If you want recommendations, ask our friendly reservations team in a live chat.

Expert Tip

Powered sites can book out ahead of time during school holidays and other peak seasons, make sure to book these early to avoid not having access to power for your climate control.