Does Advent Air Rooftop RV Air Conditioner Remove Humidity

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Hi, Im considering this A/C unit because our Dometic Brisk causes the humidity to rise in our trailer. I think this is possibly due to short cycling or bad design - I dont see a way for the evaporator to rid itself of moisture, theres not drip tray under it so when the condenser kicks off and the blower is still circulating inside air it is just adding the moisture in the evap back into the air. Thanks,

asked by: Ben

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When an air conditioner is running properly it does remove humidity. So the Advent Air Rooftop RV Air Conditioner # ACM135C would remove humidity. There is a drain system in this kit as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Larry F.

2/26/2020

Thanks. I just tested the cold air with my IR thermometer and I saw 30° with and outside temperature at 51°F. During the cooling cycle, the humidity usually comes down to acceptable levels, like 49 from 60 this time after only 2 minute run-time. But after it shuts off and the sensing fan comes on, the humidity will climb much higher and will usually reach outside levels. It acts the same with heat pump. Any thoughts on why the humidity rises so much during the sensing phase? Thank you for your support.

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Chris R.

2/27/2020

It definitely sounds like something is preventing the system from ridding moisture/humidity like it should. I honestly can't say for sure what this might be. I really think your best option is to take the camper back up to the shop to have them take a look so they can make sure everything is running like it should and there wasn't something overlooked during the install process.

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Larry F.

2/25/2020

We just had an Atwood 15BTU rooftop installed in our 2014 Itasca Reyo and are having problems with high humidity 70-85 in any mode cooling, heating and dry. It will cool and heat ok, but we cant live with the high humidity. Is this typical for this unit. TIA.

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Chris R.

2/26/2020

I reached out to my contact at Dometic Atwood and she said that the Air Command should definitely be working to reduce that high humidity you're dealing with. She said there are a number of factors that might lead to this issue, including the install process, but she recommend checking to make sure the cold air it's pumping out is at least 18 to 20 degrees cooler than the outside temp. If not, this indicats an internal issue that may require repair/replacement (under warranty). I recommend taking the RV back to where the AC was installed to have them check everything out again if possible.

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Answer 1

Yes, the 13,500 Btu Advent Air RV Air Conditioner with Air Distribution Box and Start Capacitor #ACM135C (White) or #ACM135BC (Black) will cool your enclosed trailer. These are ductless systems as I assume your trailer does not have ducts. That said,…

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Answer 2

Yes, a 13,500 btu will be the smallest rated AC available. The Advent Air RV Air Conditioner w/ Air Distribution Box, #ACM135C has a start capacitor with this 13,500 btu option AC. This feature is specifically for the purpose of helping to start when…

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Answer 3

The bolts on your Advent Air RV Air Conditioner w/ Air Distribution Box and Start Capacitor - 13,500 Btu - White Item #ACM135C are supposed to be torqued to about 33 to 35 in/lbs. It sounds to me like your wrench might be set to ft/lbs and that's…

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Answer 4

So there's a few things that are going to be needed in order to install the Advent air conditioners, and for a tent trailer I do recommend going with the smaller 13,500 Btu. But the first thing you need to do is ensure you have a roof that is…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Advent Air Rooftop RV Air Conditioner #ACM135C that you referenced does come with a gasket. I attached a picture of the gasket for you to check out as well.

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Answer 6

The best rooftop air conditioner unit we have for you is going to be the Advent Air RV Air Conditioner part #ACM135C for white or part #ACM135BC for black which puts out 13,500 Btu's. The reason that this is the best rooftop air conditioner is…

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Answer 7

Your motorhome's roof thickness of 2-3 inches is pretty standard so the Advent AC system part #ACM135C would easily accommodate that. A 15 amp power source would also be adequate too as this would draw at a max of 12.6 amps.

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Answer 8

The Advent AC Unit part #ACM135C is one of the lower drawing RV AC units as it only draws 1,450 watts and since it has a start capacitor it doesn't draw considerable more when powering on initially. I am not sure the wattage of the other…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

Hi Robert, If you're just wanting to replace the condenser unit on the rooftop and retain use of your current air distribution box and thermostat then you'll just need to determine what style connector your current unit has. If you remove the…

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Answer 11

Thanks for the question Mike; the answer is yes, the 15,000 Btu Advent Air Low Profile RV Air Conditioner - Black #ADV56FR and White #ADV29FR do indeed work with your Dometic set up.

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Answer 12

We do offer a direct replacement for the Dometic Duo-Therm RV Air Conditioner. The Advent Air RV Air Conditioner part #ACM135 for 13.5K or part #ACM150 for 15K is what I recommend. This unit will be a plug and play fit and it will work with your…

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