{"product_id":"dometic-freshjet-fjz4-essential-rooftop-caravan-air-conditioner","title":"Dometic FreshJet FJZ4 Essential Rooftop Caravan Air Conditioner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tg-owner-fjz4ess\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe Owner's Insights on the FJZ4 Essential\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot everyone needs an inverter air conditioner. If your van spends its life on powered sites, a fixed-speed unit does the same job for a good deal less money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what the FJZ4 Essential is. It's the entry point into the FreshJet range at 2.2kW of cooling and 1kW of heating, and Dometic pitches it at vans up to about five metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed speed means the compressor is either on or off. You lose the smooth temperature holding you get from the FJZ7 units, and you lose the ability to cap current draw from an app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you keep is the important bit. It still cools, it still heats, it still runs on 240V, and it still carries Dometic's Australian service network behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame caveat as every rooftop unit. You need the ADB underneath it, and you need a qualified installer to cut and seal your roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:0370566732\" class=\"tg-btn-fjz4ess\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#f0810f;color:#ffffff;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:6px;min-width:160px;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:14px;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;\" title=\"Call True Gear - 03 7056 6732\"\u003eCall the Store - 03 7056 6732\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-why-fjz4ess\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy You'll Love the FJZ4 Essential\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.2kW of cooling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized for smaller vans and camper conversions rather than a big twin-axle tourer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1kW of reverse-cycle heating.\u003c\/strong\u003e Takes the edge off a cold morning without you carrying a separate heater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits two roof openings.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits a 360 x 360mm or a 400 x 400mm cut-out, so most vans are covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour fan speeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Enough range to run it quietly overnight or flat out on a hot afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR32 refrigerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same lower global warming potential gas Dometic uses across the FJZ range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry price into the FreshJet range.\u003c\/strong\u003e You get Dometic build and Dometic service without paying for inverter control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-brand-fjz4ess\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy You Should Consider a Dometic Caravan Air Conditioner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDometic has been fitting rooftop air conditioners to Australian caravans for decades, and the service network is the real reason to put one on your van. Dealers, spare parts and service agents are spread right across the country. On a unit bolted through your roof, that support is worth more than a small saving. See the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dometic\" title=\"Dometic gear at True Gear\"\u003eDometic range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-specs-fjz4ess\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eFJZ4 Essential Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-simple-table-container page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.6A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeating capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeating current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed speed (not an inverter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR32, 360g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220-240V AC, 50Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired fuse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart-up current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 6A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e428 m³\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFan speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-2°C to 52°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature set range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16°C to 31°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax noise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 70 dB(A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for vehicle length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoof opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360 x 360mm or 400 x 400mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoof thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm to 60mm (adaptors available up to 120mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal size (W x H x L)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e702 x 225 x 752mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal ADB size (W x H x L)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e518 x 48 x 579mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years (Dometic Australia, air conditioners)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9630000090\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (EAN-13)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7333497002015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralian retailer data. Dometic does not publish item 9630000090 on its own website, so confirm the roof opening and thickness against the installation manual before anyone cuts your roof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-extras-fjz4ess\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eFixed speed or inverter: what you give up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo what does fixed speed cost you? The FJZ7 units use a variable-speed inverter compressor. It slows down once your van is cool and holds the temperature there. The Essential runs fixed speed, so the compressor is either on or off. In practice that means a bigger swing in cabin temperature, more noise when it kicks in, and a harder start on your supply. If you sleep light, that difference is the one you will notice. If you run it on a powered site during the day, it barely matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat roof opening the FJZ4 Essential needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits a 360 x 360mm or a 400 x 400mm cut-out and a roof thickness between 25mm and 60mm, with adaptors available up to 120mm. That covers most Australian vans, including where an old unit is coming off. Measure your opening and your roof thickness before you order. These figures come from Australian retailer listings rather than Dometic's own website, so have your installer confirm them against the installation manual before any cutting starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat installing a Dometic caravan air conditioner involves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unit sits over an opening in your roof and the ADB clamps up from inside the ceiling. Where a rooftop unit already sits, the swap is usually straightforward. Where there is no opening, someone has to cut one and seal it, and that seal is what keeps water out of your van for the next decade. Use a caravan repairer or a licensed electrician. True Gear sells the gear, not the install. Ring the store and we will point you at a dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow much air the FJZ4 Essential moves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow much air does it actually shift? Dometic rates it at 428 cubic metres an hour across four fan speeds, with a temperature set range of 16 to 31 degrees. For a van up to about five metres, that is enough to pull the cabin down on a hot afternoon and hold it. Push it into a longer van with more glass and you will feel it working harder than it should. That is the point where the extra spend on a 3kW unit starts paying you back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-fjz4ess\" style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius tg-included-box-fjz4ess\" style=\"padding:36px;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\" style=\"text-align:center;color:#ffffff;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-col-fjz4ess page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eFreshJet FJZ4 Essential roof-top unit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page-crafter-h4 page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\" style=\"text-align:center;color:#ffffff;\"\u003eWhat's Not Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tg-included-col-fjz4ess page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eAir distribution box (ADB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eInstallation labour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eRoof opening cutting and sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eRoof thickness adaptors if your roof is over 60mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;\"\u003eAustralian sellers list this unit both on its own and bundled with an ADB, so check what you are comparing. Ring the store and we will confirm exactly what ships in your box before you order. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dometic-freshjet-fjz-adb-electronic-air-distribution-box\" title=\"Dometic FreshJet FJZ Electronic ADB\"\u003eFreshJet FJZ Electronic ADB\u003c\/a\u003e is the matching distribution box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tg-advisory-fjz4ess\" style=\"margin:32px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eNot Sure Which Caravan Air Conditioner Suits You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy the Essential if your van is small, your budget matters and you mostly plug into power. Its honest limitation is the fixed-speed compressor. It cycles on and off rather than holding a steady temperature, it is noisier at full noise than the inverter units, and there is no Adaptive Power Mode to cap your current draw. If you camp off-grid or you want the quiet, step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dometic-freshjet-fjz7-lite-rooftop-caravan-air-conditioner\" title=\"Dometic FreshJet FJZ7 Lite rooftop caravan air conditioner\"\u003eFJZ7 Lite\u003c\/a\u003e at 3kW or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dometic-freshjet-fjz7-pro-rooftop-caravan-air-conditioner\" title=\"Dometic FreshJet FJZ7 Pro rooftop caravan air conditioner\"\u003eFJZ7 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e at 3.4kW. The other catch applies to every rooftop unit: it means an opening cut through your caravan roof and sealed properly, which is work for a qualified caravan repairer or a licensed electrician. True Gear sells the gear and does not install it. Dometic Australia covers air conditioners for three years against faulty materials and workmanship, and your rights under Australian Consumer Law sit alongside that. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-conditioners\" title=\"Caravan air conditioners at True Gear\"\u003ecaravan air conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:0370566732\" class=\"tg-btn-fjz4ess\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#f0810f;color:#ffffff;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:6px;min-width:160px;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:14px;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;margin:6px;\" title=\"Call True Gear - 03 7056 6732\"\u003eCall Us - 03 7056 6732\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:gday@truegear.com.au\" class=\"tg-btn-fjz4ess\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#f0810f;color:#ffffff;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:6px;min-width:160px;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:14px;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;margin:6px;\" title=\"Email True Gear\"\u003eEmail Us\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.tg-specs-fjz4ess table{width:100% !important;}.tg-specs-fjz4ess table td{padding:10px 14px;}.tg-why-media-fjz4ess{order:-1;}.tg-included-box-fjz4ess{background-color:#D2601A !important;}.tg-included-box-fjz4ess h4,.tg-included-box-fjz4ess p,.tg-included-col-fjz4ess li{color:#ffffff !important;}.tg-btn-fjz4ess:hover{background-color:#ffd700 !important;color:#ffffff !important;}@media(max-width:798px){.tg-why-media-fjz4ess{order:unset;}}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Dometic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53071334015296,"sku":"9630000090","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/8715\/0656\/files\/dometic-freshjet-fjz4-essential-hero.jpg?v=1787727875","url":"https:\/\/truegear.com.au\/products\/dometic-freshjet-fjz4-essential-rooftop-caravan-air-conditioner","provider":"True Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}