With only a few exceptions, the brand of all your RV air conditioner components must match-- Dometic, Atwood, and Coleman don't manufacture their ceiling units (or air distribution boxes) to work with anyone else's roof (or top) units. So, if you air repairing or replacing only one component, first find your model number so that you will get the right parts. Even upgrading, like adding a heat strip, is possible on only some manufacturers' models.
However, if you are 'starting from scratch' where you have no air conditioner presently or will be doing a total replacement, you only need to make sure you get a 'complete' air conditioner or heat pump or Turbokool from your favorite manufacturer. Most manufacturers use two part numbers and ship in two boxes by Freight Truck. Don't be afraid of a freight delivery, by the way. If your delivery point is a commercial, business address (has business hours, business phone, and is accessible by a large semi-truck for unloading with a dock or forklift), you will not only receive your RV products fast, but you will also enjoy Free Shipping from RV Supply Warehouse. And, if you need large items shipped to your residential address (which requires the carrier to reload your items onto a smaller truck with liftgate), you still get it fast and Free right to your home or RV location.
Help in choosing the correct
Complete Roof Air Conditioner
for your RV
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Ducted or Non-ducted: |
Roof unit profile: |
Ceiling assembly/controls: |
Choose this product to view full details & pricing for a 13.5k or hi-capacity COMPLETE Coleman, Dometic or Atwood RV Air Conditioner: |
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Ducted |
Regular Height |
Cool only w/wireless digital remote control |
N/A |
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Cool only, wired for existing wall thermostat |
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Low Profile |
Cool only w/wireless digital remote control |
N/A |
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Cool only, wired for existing wall thermostat |
N/A |
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Non-ducted |
Regular Height |
Universal, cool only |
Coleman Mach 3 Plus or Mach 15 or Dometic Brisk Air 13.5K or 15K or NEW Atwood Air Command 13.5K |
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Universal, with heat strip |
Coleman Mach 3 Plus or Mach 15 or Dometic Brisk Air 13.5K or 15K |
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Universal, with heat pump |
NEW Atwood Air Command 15K |
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Low Profile |
Universal, cool only |
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Universal, with heat strip |
N/A |
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Cool only, wired for existing wall thermostat |
N/A |
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Will you be installing an RV air conditioner in the roof of a Motorhome (Class A, Class C, or Class B), Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel Trailer, Pop-Up Camper, Truck Camper, or Hybrid with a 14" square framed and wired (with 120 volts) opening? Complete Coleman, Dometic (DuoTherm) or Atwood rooftop air conditioners are also a great choice for toll booth kiosks, cargo trailers, concessions, and many remote applications.) If you are replacing an existing unit in an RV with ducting, choose a Ducted unit. Otherwise, you will need a Non-ducted unit which will blow cold air directly from the unit. |
A "Regular" profile roof unit is most popular and economical while a "Low-Profile" is available for applications like tall RV's. |
A ducted ceiling assembly may be used with a "wired" thermostat which mounts on the wall and can control both appliances for heat/cool convenience. The most popular non-ducted ceiling assemblies are the Universal cool only and Universal with heat strip (which provides a 5600 btu heater right in the ceiling unit). Both units have all controls right on the unit. An RV air conditioner + heat pump is like 2 appliances in 1! The same air conditioning components of the unit will heat your RV during cool weather. When you need heat, you'll have the choice of 'fuel': electric when you use the heat pump or propane gas when you use your furnace. |
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