Is The Advent Air Low Profile RV Air Conditioner # ADV79FR Compatible With The # ACDB

Question:

Kevin, is the ADV79FR compatible with the ACDB? I am adding an air conditioner to my fifth wheel where there wasn't one before, only a fan, so there are no existing thermostat controls. I don't want to have to pull down roofing and walls to run thermostat wires. I would like a low profile air conditioner unit that either has a manual control box or runs off of a wireless remote. Any suggestions?

asked by: Jon L

Expert Reply:

Hey Jon,

Yes, the Advent Air Low Profile RV Air Conditioner # ADV79FR is compatible with the Air Distribution Box # ACDB. This would have the controls on the air distribution box instead of a wall mounted thermostat. We don't currently have any systems with a wireless remote. You'll want to doublecheck the BTU rating of your current unit and make sure you have a 13,500BTU rating. If you have a 15,000BTU rating or you just want to upgrade you can go with the # ADV29FR instead.

expert reply by: Kevin C

Jon L.

5/17/2024

Okay, thanks. That's crazy, because Alex from your sales team said it isn't compatible, and the manufacturer actually told me I had to use an ACRG15 distribution box.

Kevin C.

5/21/2024

@JonL The # ADV79FR is just the same as the regular rooftop condenser units and plugs in with a 6-pin connector to the controller. There's no reason it would not operate the same. The Air Distribution Box w/ Wall-Mounted Thermostat for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners # ACRG15 was most likely recommended to you because you wanted an air distribution box that's compatible with ducted systems. The # ACRG15 vents have air dams/louvers to close to redirect the air through the ducts.

Jon L.

5/17/2024

Kevin, Can the ADV79FR and the ACDB be made to use with a ducted system?

Kevin C.

5/21/2024

@JonL The Air Distribution Box w/ Built-In Thermostat # ACDB doesn't have an air dam to block the air and force it through ducts so it's only going to work in a ductless system. The Advent Air Low Profile RV Air Conditioner # ADV79FR just blows air out for the air distribution box to manage so it can work in a ducted or ductless system if you were using it as a replacement with a different air distribution box.

Jonl

5/21/2024

@KevinC Ok, thanks!

Jon L.

5/27/2024

Kevin, Everything on the install went great and the Advent a/c units work well. The only problem was that the mounting bolts in Air Distribution Box kit were about an inch too short for my 2012 Forest River 5th wheel. It didn't affect the Domestic replacement as I just used the existing bolts! Thanks for all your help! Jon Ludens