The compact low-profile air conditioner unit is configured to be installed through the roof of a truck cabin, and run off of electrical power. The vehicle air conditioner includes a compressor, a blower fan, and a housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a mounting base having a top side and
The compact low-profile air conditioner unit is configured to be installed through the roof of a truck cabin, and run off of electrical power. The vehicle air conditioner includes a compressor, a blower fan, and a housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a mounting base having a top side and an opposing bottom side. The mounting base is configured to be mounted to a roof of a vehicle. The compressor and the blower fan are each mounted to the mounting base. When installed to the roof of the vehicle via the mounting base, the compressor and the blower fan each extend at least partially through the roof of the vehicle.
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1. A vehicle air conditioner, comprising: a housing assembly comprising a top cover, a mounting base, and a mounting surface, the mounting surface configured to contact an exterior of a roof of a vehicle; anda plurality of air conditioning components, including a compressor and a condenser, disposed
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A vehicle air conditioner, comprising: a housing assembly comprising a top cover, a mounting base, and a mounting surface, the mounting surface configured to contact an exterior of a roof of a vehicle; anda plurality of air conditioning components, including a compressor and a condenser, disposed at least partially within the housing assembly;wherein the housing assembly is configured such that, when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle, a first portion of at least one of the plurality of air conditioning components extends above the roof of the vehicle, and a second portion of the at least one of the plurality of air conditioning components extends through an opening in the roof of the vehicle and below into a passenger compartment of the vehicle;wherein the at least one of the plurality of air conditioning components includes the compressor; andwherein the air conditioner is configured such that when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle and the air conditioner is in operation, air is drawn from a gap between the roof of the vehicle and a bottom of the mounting base, through the condenser, and is expelled through the top cover. 2. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 1, wherein the mounting base includes a first recess; and wherein the compressor is disposed at least partially within the first recess. 3. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 2, wherein the at least one of the plurality of air conditioning components includes a blower fan; and wherein the housing assembly is configured such that, when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle, a first portion of the blower fan extends above the roof of the vehicle, and a second portion of the blower fan extends through the opening in the roof of the vehicle and into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. 4. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 3, wherein the mounting base includes a second recess; and wherein the blower fan is disposed at least partially within the second recess. 5. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 1, wherein the mounting base has opposing first and second sides; and wherein the compressor extends through the mounting base from the first side to the second side. 6. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 5, wherein the at least one of the plurality of air conditioning components includes a blower fan; and wherein the housing assembly is configured such that, when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle, a first portion of the blower fan extends above the roof of the vehicle, and a second portion of the blower fan extends through the opening in the roof of the vehicle and into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. 7. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 6, wherein the blower fan extends through the mounting base from the first side to the second side. 8. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 1, wherein the housing assembly is configured such that, when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle, the condenser is disposed above the roof of the vehicle. 9. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 1, further including an evaporator disposed at least partially within the housing assembly, wherein the housing assembly is configured such that, when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle, the evaporator is disposed above the roof of the vehicle. 10. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 1, wherein the housing assembly is configured such that, when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle, a first portion of the condenser extends above the roof of the vehicle, and a second portion of the condenser extends below the roof of the vehicle. 11. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 1, further including an evaporator disposed at least partially within the housing assembly, wherein the housing assembly is configured such that, when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle, a first portion of the evaporator extends above the roof of the vehicle, and a second portion of the evaporator extends below the roof of the vehicle. 12. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 1, wherein the vehicle is a truck. 13. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 1, wherein the vehicle air conditioner is installed in a truck. 14. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 13, wherein the truck is a cab-over-engine truck. 15. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 1, wherein the housing assembly is configured such that, when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle, the air conditioning system extends less than 170 mm above the roof of the vehicle. 16. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 15, wherein the housing assembly is configured such that, when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle, the air conditioning system extends less than 140 mm above the roof of the vehicle. 17. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 16, wherein the housing assembly is configured such that, when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle, the air conditioning system extends less than 120 mm above the roof of the vehicle. 18. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 1, further comprising: one or more air vents; andair conditioning controls;wherein the housing assembly is configured such that, when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle, the one or more air vents and the air conditioning controls are disposed below the roof of the vehicle. 19. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 1, wherein the at least one of the plurality of air conditioning components includes at least two compressors. 20. The vehicle air conditioner of claim 1, wherein the housing assembly is configured such that, when the air conditioner is installed in the vehicle such that the mounting surface contacts the roof of the vehicle, the second portion of the at least one of the plurality of air conditioning components extends into a vehicle liner below the roof of the vehicle. 21. A vehicle air conditioner, comprising: a compressor;a blower fan; anda housing assembly including a mounting base having a top side and an opposing bottom side, wherein a mounting surface of the bottom side of the mounting base is configured to contact a roof of a vehicle;wherein the compressor and the blower fan are each mounted to the mounting base; andwherein, when installed to the roof of the vehicle via the mounting base, at least a first portion of each of the compressor and the blower fan extends through an opening in the roof of the vehicle and below into a passenger compartment of the vehicle, and at least a second portion of each of the compressor and the blower fan extends above the roof of the vehicle. 22. A method of installing a vehicle air conditioner through a roof of a vehicle, comprising: providing the vehicle having the roof defining a through hole;providing at least a top portion of the vehicle air conditioner with a plurality of air conditioning components, including a compressor;inserting the top portion of the vehicle air conditioner into the through hole such that a first portion of at least one of the plurality of air conditioning components extends above the roof of the vehicle, and a second portion of the at least one of the plurality of air conditioning components extends below the roof of the vehicle and into a passenger compartment of the vehicle, wherein the at least one of the plurality of air conditioning components includes the compressor;securing the top portion of the vehicle air conditioner to the roof;connecting an electrical system of the vehicle air conditioner to an electrical system of the vehicle; andinstalling a bottom portion of the vehicle air conditioner inside the vehicle such that at least some of the top portion is covered by the bottom portion.
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