Can You Install an RV Air Conditioner On a Van

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ram high top van. need to install new .no existing AC 1300 btus recommendations.

asked by: Michael B

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The issues you'll run into installing an RV air conditioner in a van are BTU rating and roof thickness. The RV air conditioners are designed to cool much larger spaces so installing one in a much smaller space would often freeze you out. The roof thickness in a van is also much less than the roof thickness in an RV so you will need to find a way to add additional backing to make the unit compatible. The smallest units we offer are 13,500 BTU's like the Advent Air RV Air Conditioner part # ACM135BC for black or part # ACM135C for white which is what I recommend. These are complete kits that come with everything you need for installation.

In order to power the unit you'd likely need to install a shore power inlet on the van like the Mighty Cord Replacement RV Power Inlet part # A10-30INBKVP and then hook this up to a generator using the Mighty Cord RV Power Cord part # A10-3025EDBK and Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Generator Adapter part # A10-G30430VP.

The other option you have for cooling which won't provide nearly as much as the above but is perhaps a bit more practical, would be to install one or multiple roof vent fans like the MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vent with Fan part # MA00-07500K for smoke or part # MA00-07000K for white.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

According to the instructions for the Advent Air RV Air Conditioner System #ACM135C after you've installed the roof unit you'll just need to hold the air box up to the ceiling template and install the included 3 #10 x 3/8" screws at the…

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Answer 2

In order to replace your Carrier Air V RV Air Conditioner I highly recommend using the Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner for Carrier Setup part #ACCAR135 for 13,500 Btu's or part #ACCAR150 for 15,000 Btu's. This unit will be the only…

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Answer 3

Yes, you can indeed use your existing plenum and air distribution box to replace your Carrier with the Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner for Carrier Setup w/ Start Capacitor - 13,500 Btu - White #ACCAR135. However, it still requires a…

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We do have a direct replacement for your Carrier Air V Air Conditioner. You will want the Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner for Carrier Setup item #ACCAR150 for white or item #ACCAR150B for black. These units use the same ceiling assembly and…

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With the Advent Air Rooftop RV Air Conditioner #ACM135 that you referenced you will need to also get the interior vent setup part #ACDB which comes with a thermostat as well.

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Answer 6

I do have an option for you but we don't carry replacement parts for Carrier Air Conditioners. The best option we can offer you is a new unit, the Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner part #ACCAR135 for 13,500 Btu's or part #ACCAR150 for…

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Answer 7

The Carrier Air V RV Air Conditioner is no longer produced so a direct replacement of the same unit is not an option. However, we do have available the two Advent AC models that are designed as replacement units for the Carrier Air V. I recommend…

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