Can Velit 12v RV Air Conditioner Be Used While Driving, Or Only When Parked?
Published 08/20/2025
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Can I run a Velit AC while driving, or only when parked?
asked by: Anthony
Expert Reply:
Anthony, you can absolutely run the Velit 12V AC units for RVs ( # VE87QV 8K btu or # VE69QV 6.5k btu mini) while driving, as long as your alternator is feeding a DC-to-DC charger to keep the battery topped off. Many van owners do this to arrive at camp with a pre-cooled rig. It makes long road days more comfortable.
Do you already have a DC/DC charger installed? If not, I recommend something like Redarc BCDC Trailer Battery Charger with Smart Battery Monitor and 80 Watt Solar Panel # RED84PR which includes a charger to go from your start battery to the 12v battery(s), without hurting your alternator or start battery. Then it includes a solar panel to help keep the auxiliary 12v battery(s) topped off throughout the day when not driving.
Others joining in - what’s your experience running while rolling down the road?
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Velit 2000R AC for Vans and Small RVs - w/ Remote - 8,000 Btu - Non-Ducted - 12V DC - Black
- RV Air Conditioners
- Complete AC System
- Cool Only
- 8000 Btu
- Standard Height
- Single Zone
- Rooftop
- Non-Ducted
- Black
- Velit
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