Rooftop AC Units

[rrt74]

We have a 40' fifth wheel with two older model rooftop AC units, but of them needs to be replaced. Any make & model recommendations would be greatly appreciated. We are full-timers and reside in Florida, so we are in need of a unit that cools exceptionally well.

Thanks!

[rrt74]

Thanks for the tips!

[wa8yxm]

No make or model suggestions unless your units are Carrier Air V's
IF they are carrier Air V's. and IF YOU CAN GET THE ADAPTER KITS

Coleman makes a replacement rooftop unit that can be adapted to your existing controls (So does Advent Air but I have one of each and like the Coleman better)

This way you change NOTHING inside the RV.

Big if on the adapt-a-kit however.

Otherwise.. Most of them are more or less equivlent though Advent Air is made in China and is a witch when it comes to preventive maintenance.. I've not yet PM'ed my Coleman (it's too new) but from the exterior design I think it's going to be way easier.

On the Carrier.. when I went to clean the condenser every spring/fall.. I removed screws and other connectors

On the advent air I have to remove metal tape and bend tabs.. at least till I get around to screwing it......... together (Next cleaning more than likely) .

[doxiemom11]

You should be able to order the same thing/size online and will probably find them a lot cheaper than buying them from an rv place, unless they are on sale. Our previous co-hosts wanted to add a 2nd A/C to their already pre-wired bedroom. Dealer wanted $1,200 --- purchased exact same online for $500 and had mobile rv tech install. That was a couple hundred, so still saved around $500. If you are handy, maybe you can re-install replacements yourself.

[jplante4]

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