Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu - White
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Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu - White
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Advent Air RV Air Conditioners - ACM135
- AC Unit Only
- Advent Air
- Dometic
- 13500 Btu
- Ducted
- Ductless
- White
- Cool Only
- Advent Air
This AC unit lets you replace an existing AC or add a new AC to your RV or camper. It works with your existing Advent Air, Dometic, Coleman Mach, or Carrier air distribution box and thermostat - adapter wiring kit (sold separately) may be required.
Features:
- Air conditioner quickly and efficiently cools the interior of your RV or camper
- Replaces, upgrades, or adds an air conditioner
- Compatible with a ductless or ducted system
- Can be paired with an Advent Air or Dometic setup
- Can be paired with a Coleman Mach or Carrier setup using a wiring adapter (ACCOLKIT, ACCARKIT - sold separately)
- 6-Blade fan with motor provides sufficient airflow
- Thick, collapsible gasket with 6 foam pads provide support between RV roof and air conditioner
- Gasket seals the opening to prevent water seepage and air leaks
- Foam pads help reduce noise
- White, hard plastic cover protects internal components from water and debris
- Can easily be removed for maintenance and cleaning
- Bolt-on installation
- Includes wiring harness
- Mounting hardware not included
- Includes wiring harness
- Additional accessories (sold separately) can be purchased to improve performance and comfort
- Start capacitor (ACMSCKIT) jumpstarts the AC when a campsite or generator doesn't provide enough power
- Electric heat strip (ACMHD) removes the chill on cold or frosty mornings
- UL and cUL certified
Specs:
- Application: Motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels
- Not approved for school buses, food trucks, enclosed/utility trailers, or off-roading vehicles
- Fits: roofs 2-1/2" to 5" thick
- Opening size: 14-1/4" long x 14-1/4" wide
- Air conditioner power draw (while running): 15 amps
- Compressor power draw (while running): 9.9 amps
- Fan motor power draw (while running): 2.6 amps
- Capacity: 13,500 Btu per hour
- Electrical rating: 115V, 60Hz
- Air flow: 500 cubic feet/minute
- Overall dimensions: 31-3/16" long x 24-7/8" wide x 12-13/16" tall
- Refrigerant: R410a, 16.9 oz
- Wire gauge: 12 AWG
- Air conditioner weight: 68 lbs
- 2-Year limited warranty
Note: This unit will not be compatible if the control box is built into the existing AC unit. Check the wiring of your existing setup to see if this unit will work for you.
This Advent Air AC unit lets you replace an old or broken air conditioner on your RV or camper. It works with your existing Advent Air or Dometic air distribution box, and it is compatible with Coleman Mach or Carrier setups if used with an adapter wiring kit (ACCOLKIT, ACCARKIT - sold separately). The AC has a powerful fan and motor that provides a steady stream of air to efficiently cool the inside of your RV on a hot or muggy day. And everything you need in order to replace or add an AC unit is included, which makes installation simple and easy.
Simple Installation
Because your RV is likely already prepped and pre-wired for an AC unit, installation is simple and easy. Most AC units, including this one, are designed to fit an opening that measures 14-1/4" x 14-1/4". Depending on your roof setup, you may need to do minimal alterations. If the opening is larger than 14-3/8" x 14-3/8", you will need to install spacers between the sides of the unit and the opening's edges. If the opening is smaller than 14-1/8" x 14-1/8", you will need to enlarge the hole to fit the unit snugly inside the opening.
On the bottom of the AC, there's a thick, collapsible gasket with 6 noise-reducing foam pads. This provides support between the RV roof and AC and seals the opening to prevent water and outside air from leaking in. Because of this, the use of fresh sealant isn't needed. Once installed, the hard plastic cover on the AC can easily be removed for maintenance and cleaning.
And in order to fully complete installation, this AC needs to be paired with your existing Advent Air, Dometic, Coleman Mach, or Carrier air distribution box and thermostat. Please note that an adapter wiring kit (sold separately) is needed if you are replacing a Coleman Mach or Carrier air conditioner.
Additional Accessories
Additional accessories can be purchased separately to improve the performance of your Advent Air AC unit. The start capacitor (ACMSCKIT) improves the performance of your AC by using stored energy to jumpstart it. And the electric heat strip (ACMHD) removes the chill on cold or frosty mornings in your RV, ensuring you stay comfortable. Please note that the heat strip will only work on Advent Air AC units.
Advent Air Warranty Coverage
2-Year limited warranty covers defective units when installed correctly on approved applications. The warranty does not cover units installed incorrectly. To ensure air conditioner is installed correctly, please see the questionnaire pdf below. A filled-out questionnaire is required for warranty coverage.
If you are not comfortable using a voltmeter (or removing the charge from the start capacitor), youll want to make a service appointment with your local RV dealer to verify the installation. Print the pdfs below (warranty- questionnaire, warranty dealer information) and take them along with the RV to your local dealer. ASA does compensate dealers for warranty work as outlined in the dealer information pdf. You may be charged by the dealer for time spent investigating the installation.
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Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu - White - ACM135
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (1067 Customer Reviews)
This AC unit lets you replace an existing AC or add a new AC to your RV or camper. It works with your existing Advent Air, Dometic, Coleman Mach, or Carrier air distribution box and thermostat - adapter wiring kit (sold separately) may be required.by: Ryan T.03/30/2024
Extremely fast shipping and an easy install! I purchased this unit to replace my original Dometic unit that had been leaking Freon and the transition was flawless.
by: Penny Pincher05/10/2024
Other than having to remove the existing vent on my popup trailer, which was a bit difficult, the AC unit was easy to install right through the same hole. I had to wire up my own power cord, which didn't come with it, as this unit was primarily meant for RV's with wiring in the roof.
by: David 03/10/2024
This was touted as being a direct replacement for the Dometic AC unit I had on my trailer... and that is EXACTLY what it was.. once I lined up the gasket with where my old AC was I only had to adjust it about 1/4 inch to get perfect alignment... the power plug goes in only one way so even I could install this. Whole process took about 45 mins for removal of the old system to immediately feeling the cold air as soon as I turned this one on. Would definitely do business with etrailer again.
by: James03/06/2024
The first AC unit came damaged. Not severely, but dented on one side. etrailer's customer support was fantastic. They rushed a new AC unit to me and made arrangements for UPS to pick up the old one.
For those shopping for the AC unit beware, it does not come with bolts and trailer doesn't sell them. My existing bolts were bent, so I had to get a new set on Amazon.
by: David 03/08/2024
You get personal assistance with all your questions answered. Air Conditioner was shipped out immediately and quickly received in perfect condition. Highly recommend!
by: Joey07/26/2022
The unit is smaller than the unit I replaced and the fit was perfect at the access way. The Advent was plug and play with the Dometic harness and lower bezel. I couldn't be happier I had to look up torque specs for the gasket, as there were no instructions, but it was just a Google search (33-35 inch pounds)
by: Michael04/13/2024
Easy to install very quite
Blows ice cold
by: Roger 11/08/2023
Was very impressed with the amount of air that this unit gives from ducts. About half
the weight of a Dometic and half the price.
Easy Installation - hardest part of this was removal of old unit. Will be purchasing more
when other old AC units quit cooling.
by: Eric 02/06/2024
I tried working with a different company (united rv) what a joke.
E-trailer is the best !
by: Patrick 09/10/2023
This by far was the easiest installation of an RV Rooftop AC Unit! Literally several phillip head screws to undo the switch panel. Then unplug the old unit from the switch panel four 7/16 screws removed and then lift out the old unit. Unscrew the old fan vent with two screws. Screw this back onto the new unit, lift in place and bolt down the new unit. Less than an hour installation. And a great dollar savings over the original unit.
by: Joseph04/27/2024
Great people at etrailer!
I worked with Rochelle by phone, she was very friendly and knowledgeable. The unit arrived within a few days and was super easy to insall. I bought the 13,500 BTU unit which replaced an old Dometic 15000 BTU unit and it works with plenty of air!. 4 bolts (not included so used the old ones). and one 6 prong plug. Highly recommend and will be shopping here again when I need something next time.
by: Edward L08/17/2022
Great A.C. and perfect replacement for my Dometic unit that was 21 years old. Easy installation with all of the foam sealant in the right areas.
I would given etrailer five stars but there's two items they can improve on.
1. Better package and bubble wrap for the new roof unit. My cover was cracked on one side due to no secure wrapping.
2. A basic diagram of where to attach the old coolant coil sensor.
Last but not least Etrailer did it again with a affordable product and fast shipping. I'm in South Florida and my travel trailer is 60° in open sun with an out temperature of 95°.
Thanks guys for your outstanding customer service.
by: Jim 09/06/2023
Price was excellent! Shipping was very quick! Installation was plug and play, simply the reverse of removing the old Duotherm Roof AC. I reused the original interior panel with out problems.
Thanks etrailer, I will buy from again.
Some advice to purchaser's: the AC was delivered by 3rd party carrier and left standing on end on the front porch. My dad was an HVAC tech and had told me long ago, "if a refrigerator or AC unit is stored or moved on it's side to leave it upright for 24hours before plugging it in". Good advice. It allows the compressor oil to drain back into the compressor.
by: Larry08/26/2022
Just finished installing this unit and it truly is a direct replacement for Dometic. I feel I got a fair price and shipping was fast. Taking off 1 star because the unit did arrive with a small dent along the base but this did not affect the install or function. Also, there was no install or warranty information included with the unit. Since this is the 2nd time I've had to replace the A/C on my RV, warranty info is kinda important.
by: Ken08/25/2023
The installation was literally plug and play. New unit works well. Advent needs to upgrade their packaging. The first unit I got was damaged. The second was damaged but not as badly. E trailer was excellent in getting me a replacement, shippers are hard on stuff. Really happy with the outcome.
by: Eric06/30/2021
This was a replacement for a Carrier V 15,000 roof top. Still using the Carrier control panel and ducting. Runs and cools good but cycles more than our older advent air 13k ductless in the bedroom. Cycling may be caused by the ducting instead of ductless. It is quieter than the old Carrier V and seems to cool the same.
by: Albert M08/23/2022
Finally received a month after I ordered the unit with that being said the installation wasn’t too bad however I had to do a little modification due to the 7 inch bolts being a quarter inch shy for my trailer but once I’ve got that figured out the rest was smooth sailing. So we’ll see what happens next Summer as the heat is now winding down.
by: Marty 03/17/2024
I’ve only used it on three camping trips but it work great! No problem and ex install.
by: Charles03/25/2024
Awesome company and great service I would highly recommend to anyone looking for there products
by: Matt 03/27/2024
Easy install and saved some money compared to the other options. Replaced a 20 year old Dometic and the install took about 30 minutes.
by: Kelly 07/12/2023
Exactly what we needed. Installation was simple and customer service was great.
I ordered 2 new ac’s for my camper. At the time of this review I have only installed 1 but it is working great. I am no professional but I was able to install it by myself. However, I recommend getting help with lifting and lowering the units to and from the roof. I will review the other one once I get it installed.
by: Eber04/17/2024
Only 1 item was delivered
by: Broderick07/12/2023
Easy to install and retrograde old parts to fit new. Just installed yesterday, but working fantastic so far. Fast delivery and no issues with damage or wrong part shipping. Definitely using e again
by: Doug08/26/2023
Delivery went well and installation was fairly easy. So far it blows very cold.
by: Russell09/07/2023
Great product, my son and I had it installed and working in less than 45 minutes!! Blows nice cold air!! thanks for all your help!
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view full answer... - Will Advent Air RV Air Conditioner Work With Wall Mounted ThermostatAs long as what you currently have is an Advent Air or Dometic setup the # ACM135 will work with your wall thermostat. If you have a Coleman or Carrier an adapter will be required to use your existing thermostat. For Coleman you will need # ACCOLKIT and for Carrier you will need # ACCARKIT.
view full answer... - Circuit Breaker Recommendations For Dual AC UnitsA 20 amp breaker will allow you to run an RV air conditioner but will limit you to pretty much just that which is why it's tripping for you when it gets really hot. This is inconvenient but is meant for the safety of you and your equipment so you can leave it as just double 20 amps or if you want to upgrade to 30 amp breakers you'll also need to run 10AWG wire from the AC unit to the circuit breaker. You'll also only be able to run both AC units when hooked up to 50 amp service.
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view full answer... - Can You Wire A Separate Central Heating Unit To An Advent Air ConditionerFor your Advent Air RV Air Conditioner # ACM135 you'll want to ensure that your air distribution box also matches your AC unit. Advent does not allow for mixing and matching different components. So, if you have an Advent AC you're going to need an Advent air distribution box as well like # ACRG15. Additionally, you are going to want to check with your wiring once again to ensure you have wired it correctly.
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view full answer... - Can An Advent Air RV Air Conditioner System Be Installed On A Diamond Cargo TrailerThe Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu - White # ACM135 weighs approximately 75lbs so you will need to support the roof to handle the weight. Typically people just build a frame out of wood or metal and mount it to the frame of the trailer. The roof will need to be thickened up to 2-1/2" to 5" thick with an opening 14-1/4" long x 14-1/4" wide. The # ACM135 is just the rooftop unit so you'll actually want the # ACM135C instead, which will come with the air distribution box and...
view full answer... - Can The Gasket For An Advent Air Rooftop AC Unit Be Readjusted The gasket for the Advent Air RV Air Conditioner # ACM135 is just made of foam so it should expand back to its normal shape when you loosen the mounting bolts. If it didn't or it started to tear off of the bottom of the unit then you would want to fully remove it and replace it with another like the Valterra Foam Weather Stripping for RV Air Conditioners # A10-1414 to avoid water from leaking in through a compromised seal.
view full answer... - Can the Advent Air RV Air Conditioner Be Wired to Carrier Distribution Box with Heat PumpI do have an option for you but the Advent Air RV Air Conditioners like part # ACM135 or part # ACM150 when using the Carrier Adapter Wiring Kit for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners part # ACCARKIT isn't compatible with models that have a heat pump. The only option we can offer would be to replace the Carrier distribution box with the Air Distribution Box part # ACDB and then add the Electric Heat Strip for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners part # ACMHD.
view full answer... - Adding Heat Strip To Advent Air RV AC UnitYes, you can use the electric heat strip for with an Advent AC unit: **Electric Heat Strip for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners - 5,500 BTU # ACMHD. *Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu - White # ACM135. These two units are made for each other.
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