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Low-profile AC unit lets you replace an existing AC or add a new AC to your RV. Air distribution box has a built-in thermostat to control the fan and temperature. Start capacitor jumpstarts the AC when camp power or generator power isn't enough.
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Hi, everybody, Andy here with etrailer.com. Let's take a look together at this Advent Air White Low-Profile 15,000 Btu RV Air Conditioner System. Now, this low-profile air conditioner unit is gonna let you replace, upgrade, or add a new air conditioner to your RV or camper. And this system includes this air distribution box with a built-in thermostat and a start capacitor. And this low-profile design of this air conditioner unit is going to minimize wind resistance while improving your fuel efficiency and giving you additional overhead space for your RV or camper. Now, this 15,000 Btu per hour air conditioner is going to quickly and efficiently cool down the inside of your RV or camper.
And this is going to be compatible with your ductless systems, and this is going to be a bolt-on installation with the included hardware that you see there. So this is gonna be great for your motorhomes, your travel trailers, your 5th wheels. However, I wanna make you aware of the fact, this has not been approved for use on school buses, food trucks, or enclosed utility trailers or off-roading vehicles. This is going to fit roofs from 2 1/2 inches to five inches thick with an opening size of 14 1/4 inches long by 14 1/4 inches wide. And let me go over some measurements of the unit itself.
Measuring the length from the front to the back, we're sitting at about 31 inches long. The overall height from top to bottom, we're sitting at about 10 1/8 inches tall. And then the overall width, we're sitting at about 24 15/16 inches wide. This does weigh a little under 70 pounds. And as you can see, this air conditioner does have a white cover, but we do also carry this air conditioner with this exact same kit or system in a black cover, so that option is available for you as well.
I'm gonna go ahead and remove this cover. I went ahead and loosened and remove the screws from the cover to make that a little bit quicker and easier to remove. So you have a pretty decent view of the inside of this unit from that angle, but let me give you a better view overhead. This air conditioner does feature a fan blade with a three-speed motor that's going to give you ample air flow at 500 cubic feet per minute. And this air conditioner also features a condensation dispersion system, increasing the cooling efficiency by managing moisture to prevent water runoff.
So hopefully, that gives you a good idea of what's going on underneath the cover with this air conditioner unit. Speaking of the cover, as I replace it, I do wanna point out that this is a hard plastic cover. So this is constructed of, in my opinion, a pretty nice thick piece of plastic. Other RV air conditioners that I have seen in the past, sometimes their covers can be kind of thin, kind of flimsy. That's not the case with this Advent Air cover. It's pretty thick, I think it's gonna hold up really well, it's gonna do a great job of protecting those internal components from water and debris. And as you can see, this is very easy to remove and replace. So if you're needing to do a little bit of maintenance on it or if you want to do a little bit of cleaning before camping and RV season begins, take a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screws that are securing this lid in place, and then remove the cover. When you're done, this cover is gonna be able to be easily replace. And replace those screws and tighten them down, and you will be good to go. This also does feature a rigid metal frame with thick foam pads underneath that you probably can't see from that angle. And those foam pads are gonna give you great support between the roof of your RV and air conditioner. And then the gasket is actually going to seal the opening to prevent water seepage and air leaks, and those foam pads are going to help reduce noise after you have this installed. Let's take a closer look at this side of the table to go over the components that's included in this particular system. Of course, we have our air distribution box, and it has adjustable registers at the front and the back to help you direct the air where you want it. Also, a removable air filter, you're just gonna pull those tabs back, that cover's gonna come off, and you'll be able to remove the filter to clean it when it's dirty. So of course, that filter's gonna prevent dust and dirt buildup on your fan blades. And then our built-in thermostat control to control your fan speed and selection, and also, the temperature that you're wanting inside of your RV or camper. This air distribution box has internal aluminum components that are rustproof. I have this propped up on blocks, but let me go ahead and just give you an overview here. So turning this this way, you see that one register there. And then turning this the way it's actually gonna be installed, you see the other register. And this is going to be about 3 1/2 inches thick. So once you have this installed up in your ceiling, it's gonna stick out about, stick down rather, about 3 1/2 inches. And then let me see if I can quickly turn this around, so you can just see the other side. And then we're gonna go ahead and prop this back up and give you some additional measurements on this box. Making sure this doesn't slide off my table here. So looking at the overall length, we're sitting about 21 1/2 inches long. And the overall width, we're gonna be sitting at about 21 1/2 inches wide. And then this does include this start capacitor that is going to jumpstart your air conditioner when the campsite that you're at or the generator that you might be using isn't giving you that enough power to get your air conditioner going. This is going to install inside of the air conditioner unit. This does come with mounting screws to help you easily install this in your unit. And then, of course, you'll just connect those contact points, so it's gonna be a very easy install. Instructions are also included to guide you through that easy installation. This kit does not include an electric heating strip, but we do have that available separately. So if you want to add a strip to this system, an electric heating strip to take the the chill out of the air on colder mornings, you can pick that up here at etrailer.com, add that to your order, and that's gonna be another easy install inside of your air conditioner. This is UL and cUL certified. And I think that's gonna wrap up our look today. I do hope that our time together was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy. Thank you for joining me.
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (185 Customer Reviews)
Low-profile AC unit lets you replace an existing AC or add a new AC to your RV. Air distribution box has a built-in thermostat to control the fan and temperature. Start capacitor jumpstarts the AC when camp power or generator power isn't enough.have not had a chance yet to engage with the unit more like few weeks ill let U know thx john
So EASY it aughta’ be CHEESY!!! Unboxed AC Unit, noticed two dents in the unit but none of the parts looked damaged or inconsistent; So I decided not to call regarding minor damage, instead I decided to install it by using two ramps I made out of scrap wood. TIP: the wooden ramps made it so simple to install the unit with minimal effort and two people. This made it a breeze to put in and I really recommend using this tip when installing your unit… The New Advent AC Unit made is so simple to plug into the dometic. This unit is made for easy installation and almost a universal fit. Great Experience at this establishment and happy with their product and selection of RV and Trailer parts. I will definitely recommend to all my fellow RV’ers! Happy Shopping! Always remember… Keep your library card updated!??????
I purchased this 15,000 BTU unit with the direction from customer service. I was told that it was a replacement for my original Dometic AC on my 5th wheel and that it would mount and have identical wiring.
They were very helpful and correct. It was extremely easy to replace. The mounting bolts and wiring hook up were identical to my old unit. The hardest part was getting it on the roof of my camper which actually wasn’t that difficult. I put an old piece of carpet (upside down) on the roof to protect it. I used my tractor with a front loader to lift it as high as I could then just set it up on the roof.
Once I removed the diverter/trim from the inside ceiling there are 4 bolts holding the unit in place, one wiring plug and the freeze sensor attached to the evaporator. Once that was all done it just lifted off the roof. After cleaning the roof where the old unit set, I simply set the new unit on the same seal footprint. I went inside hook up the wire plug, located the freeze sensor and tightened the 4 bolts. Don’t tighten the bolts too tight, just enough to hold it tight and adequately compress the foam seal.
The overall size of the new unit is shorter and smaller than the Dometic.
Ordered a different unit, noticed the next morning that shipping had changed and unit was not gong to ship for another two months! I called the help line, the gentleman I spoke with was very helpful and found me this unit that would work and was in stock. Unit arrived a few days later, however the side was dented and the cover is broken. It is summer and we have camping plans this weekend so I installed unit anyhow, everything is working as designed, it cools my RV nicely and is much quieter than the original unit. Cover is still cracked, hoping to find who to call/email about getting a replacement shipped to me?
Dropped the old Dometic off my roof while doing a repair. I’m now glad this happened because it forced a great upgrade. This unit matched right up to my Dometic Airbox perfectly. The low profile unit is much smaller than the Dometic, without sacrificing any performance.
Item arrived damaged by UPS. I contacted etrailer & they are sending a replacement. Very good customer service. As you can looks like the unit was thrown around during shipping.
Installed unit with Coleman adapter harness and A/C compressor comes in, condenser starts cooling, but fan never comes on. I voiced my concern that i think the blower motor is bad, but after contacting eTrailer, I was instructed that I'd need to spend more money and purchase Advents, compatible over head control box. Installed everything recommended and guess what??? Still no fan operation. Pulled the upper cover off the unit, checked for voltage at blower motor on all speeds and yep, you guessed it, voltage at the blower motor. I spent so much money to replace a Coleman unit that was working, just struggled in the heat of the day. Overall, the whole experience has been garbage.
The first part of this review is for etrailer. Fantastic customer service as usual. The unit was back ordered when i placed my order and they kept me updated the whole time, and it actually arrived earlier than expected. Unfortunately I received the unit with a fan blade that was damaged during shipping. They sent me another unit immediately to resolve the issue. More companies need to be like etrailer.
As for the unit itself; I’m very impressed. I installed this on my high roof sprinter to replace the existing 12 volt unit since I needed something stronger. Install couldn’t be easier. It’s not terribly heavy, I carried it up the ladder by myself.
The soft start makes it possible to run off my 12v battery bank and 4000watt inverter with no issues. The 12v unit i replaced would take about an hour to get the whole van down to temperature, the advent unit takes maybe 5 minutes to cool the whole van off.
An absolute game changer for me. Very quiet inside, outside is a bit louder than the 12v unit but quieter than many 115v rv units I’ve seen.
Direct replacement for a 10 yr old Dometic. Four bolts and plug in one connector and the camper was cooling. No adaptors needed. I wasn’t sure of the quality or ability of the unit as it was less than half the price of the replacement Dometic, but so far I’m impressed. I set the T-stat to 68 and within an hour it got to set point during these 90+ degree days. I read a lot of reviews of these units being damaged and this one followed suit. It has a dent in the metal frame just as others have observed, but it didn’t affect the mounting of the unit or cover. There was no damage to the shipping box or packing foam. My guess it’s was a production issue. Time will tell on how long it last, but with proper filter maintenance and coil cleaning it should give many years of good service. It does include an 2 year limited warranty, just remember to fill out the paperwork for it to be valid. Only negative, it is made in China, but most things are these days.
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In short, it was a simple drop in replacement for my Dometic Brisk II unit. The Dometic thermostat operates this unit without issue on low and high speeds. The toughest part was getting the old unit down and the new unit up on the roof. Hopefully this one will outlast the previous two Dometic units that both had major freon leaks within two years. Warranty did cover the cost for the replacement unit. I do like the low profile and smaller size of this unit It performs equally as well as the Dometic unit it replaced. The sales staff were helpful providing detailed information not to mention all the available specs, diagrams, videos, etc. on the website. This long time electronics tech has been impressed. These days that doesn't happen very often! 50
It literally took a half hour to install. I’m so happy that I did it myself and I would recommend it to anybody. Today is July 5 and it’s 106 outside here in AZ and I’m inside my trailer, nice and cool, excellent product.
AC works, however, the bottom half of the unit was bent, someone damaged (bent it) the bottom portion and must have put a new top cover on it and boxed the unit up. The box was in perfect shape.
Changed out dometic 13,500 BtU conditioner with 15,000 BTU with Advent Air. The fit was exactly the same dimensions with the same plug for thermostat and other controls. All I had to reconnect was the 115v electric. When started it took about 30 seconds for fan ramp up to full speed and then compressor kicked in. Two people took two hours. One person had previous experience. Should work well cooling a 30ft fifth wheel camper.
We are very happy with our Etrailer purchase! We replaced our 13.5K BTU Dometic Brisk 2 with a comparable low-profile Advent unit. As we were not totally sure of which unit to purchase, we made a quick call into the call center to confirm compatibility. The call center was very friendly & helpful. We received our A/C unit in a timely manner with only 1 minor dent from the shipping process. This did not appear to compromise the unit's function, so we proceeded with the install. As many customers have noted previously, the hardest part of the installation was getting the unit onto the roof. Installing the provided start capacitor went smoothly and the unit fit our Coachmen Apex's measurements well. The plugs & wiring were compatible making the final change-over very easy. As noted in the unit's description, installation hardware is not included in the purchase but was not necessary, as our existing hardware fit precisely. Our new unit is better-looking & much more aerodynamic and compact. Best of all it is MUCH quieter & seems to cool very efficiently in our humid, Southern heat!! Etrailer saved us hundreds of dollars with this purchase, and we can't be more satisfied. Thank you Etrailer! :)
I included a photo of my husband's method of getting the unit onto the roof for your enjoyment.
So far so good, I ordered two of these to replace my existing units.
One unit arrived damaged, but is working OK.
They seem a little noiser than the Coleman Machs.
Working good so far.
Upon what should have been a simple routine installation, three of the four mounting bolts which screw into chintzy riveted-on threads became difficult to screw in, which snapped the riveted thread from the unit, rendering it virtually uninstallable. Insult to injury was learning that e trailer does not stand behind this unit and punted to the manufacturer "warranty" which is a complicated process that involves removing the unit (need to cut the bolts on my case which would be very difficult without damaging the unit) and bringing the 100 lb air conditioner to an in-network dealer (while of course leaving your RV unusable with a hole in the roof) and waiting for them to fix it. Not sure who has time for that but it isn't me.
Bought this to replace an older (2007) Coleman 8000 on our pop-up. Had a bit of a time installing this. Please, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS and LOOK AT THE PICTURES. I had the upper duct that mounts to the roof unit installed 180 degrees off.
The converter kit that you buy with this if you're replacing a Coleman, didn't fit my Coleman panel. It's made for newer units. After talking to etrailer and the manufacturer I found I had to purchase a new control panel for inside. Another $85.
Overall it wasn't a bad job once I figured out the upper duct and the control panel issues. Unit cools well. About the same noise level as the old Coleman. It is not as thick top to bottom as the Coleman was. Think it's a little lighter after picking up both! Real test of how it works will be the trip we're taking next month.
have installed a few ac's over the years the smaller profile and weight as well as a simple plug and play made this advent a success in application . benefits over commercial dometic it replaced were quieter and less vibration as well as a general feeling of cooler throughout my 36 newmar .las vegas heat will continue to challenge the unit , we'll see if it survives the summer. so far pleased !
Etrailer came for the win. After trying to order from Amazon and having my order cancelled I went to etrailer. I got a better RV AC unit for $50 less and shipped the next day.
Etrailer now has all my RV business.
As I write this review i have not installed the AC unit and cain’t comment on it, but would like to say that I am extremely pleased with the service provided by etrailer. The unit was damaged in shipping and etrailer.com was very helpful in resolving the issue and getting the part replaced in a very timely manner. I will without a doubt continue to do business with them for any future purchase.
Ordered one you didn’t have in stock cancel the order called and talked to your salesman had to cancel the order was going to refund that order and charged me again i have not received the money yet I paid for two only got one
When it was delivered, I didn’t open box because our RV is two hrs away. We got there today and opened box and naturally there was a dent on top left side, it mashed the top down on one side and pushed fan cover on fan- so we had to straighten that out so fan could run with no noise.
Replacing an aged Carrier Air 5. This unit was plug 'n play with the old controls ... as I didn't want to give up the old remote or worry about the furnace interface. Will was great on the phone and got me all I needed, plus follow-up on shipments. The new unit is a bit louder, but the air is cold.
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