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Battery-based Sunspot 5000 under-bunk AC offers 5000 BTUs of cooling power

Sun Power Technologies has launched the Sunspot 5000 in-cab, an under-bunk 12V-DC air conditioner that delivers 5,000 BTUs per hour of cooling capacity, its maker said. The self-contained system’s compact design is versatile enough for almost any under-bunk retrofit application and offers easy installation, according to the manufacturer.

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Sun Power Technologies has launched the Sunspot 5000 in-cab, an under-bunk 12V-DC air conditioner that delivers 5,000 BTUs per hour of cooling capacity, its maker said. The self-contained system’s compact design is versatile enough for almost any under-bunk retrofit application and offers easy installation, according to the manufacturer. Weighing 67 lbs. installed, the system utilizes a hermetically sealed 12-V DC compressor and 12-V blowers and controls with complete circuit protection. It draws 50 amps. Minimal power consumption is one of the reasons Sun Power Technologies has earned a SmartWay Partnership. The unit also boasts an eco-friendly R134A refrigerant.

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Most fleet managers can install the system during regular service checks, minimizing downtime, the company added.

The system offers a full one-year warranty and is available online or through any Dickinson Fleet Service Companies. The website is www.sunpowertech.com.

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