Here is our shortlist of the 10 best rooftop air conditioners. Durability is the most important factor when considering a rooftop air conditioner. Since the unit is constantly exposed to the elements, rooftop air conditioners need to withstand the heat, rain and lots of sunshine.
Dometic A/C Penguin II 13,500 BTU Roof Top Air Conditioner
The Dometic A/C Penguin II comes with a 2 year warranty and the option to add extended service to the purchase contract. It is a small, low-key product that will no create a notable different in the interior of your RV after installation, because the unit is so short in height.
Gree A/C RVA-135R OD 13.5 BTU Roof Top Air Conditioner
The Gree RVA-135R is a popular rooftop air conditioner with digital display and a washable filter. This item has quick shipping, easy installation, and no problems with the operation of the unit.
The drawback of this item was that the price of this brand has increase dramatically over the years.
RV Trailer Air Conditioners Advent 13,500 BTU
The RV Trailer Air Conditioner with 13,500 BTU is a high-powered air conditioner. The item comes with a fairly sleek design and is considered to be a high-efficiency unit.
Dometic A/C Brisk Air Rooftop Air Conditioner Unit 13,500 BTU
The Dometic A/C comes with 13,500 BTU and a 2 year warranty. The item is high efficiency and it effectively cools the desired space.
Advent Air Conditioner – Upper Unit – 13.5k Btu – AC135
The Advent Air Conditioner comes with 13,500 BTU and is very capable of cooling their RV or mobile home. Although the item is advertised as being 13,500 BTU is contains a compressor that allows the item to work at 15,000.
We were not satisfied with the quality of the product and that it required to be fixed shortly after purchase.
RV Motorhome Solar Battery 12-Volt Evaporative Swamp Air Conditioning Cooler
This model contains heating and cooling capabilities in addition to being a solar battery. The item will be powered from energy reserves. The air conditioning will also turn on when direct sunlight is shining on the battery. The item does a good job of effectively cooling and heating their RV or Mobile home.
Dometic Penguin Low Profile RV Air Conditioner
The design is specific for those who do not wish for the item to be highly visible outdoors. This is a high-efficiency unit and it comes in white. The item weighs 77 pounds.
Dometic B59516.XX1C0 Brisk II Polar White Air Conditioner (15,000 BTU 410A)
The Dometic B59516.XX1C0 is a highly durable model that is also designed to be lighter and small than competitor models. Like many other Dometic models it comes with a 2 year warranty. The product advertises itself as the smallest rooftop unit available in terms of physical space it occupies on the RV. It weighs 74 pounds.
RV Trailer Air Conditioners Advent 13 500 BTU Ducted Heat Pump White AC135HP
The RV Trailer Air Conditioner AV135HP comes in white. The item is currently selling for below this price making it an attractive purchase decision for some. The product comes with an additional heat pump, making it a versatile choice for RV and mobile home renters who would like the option to use the heater fuction.
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Dometic B57915.XX1C0 Brisk II Polar White Air Conditioner (13,500 BTU 410A)
The Dometic B57915.XX1C0 is available for purchase in polar white and comes with 13,500 BTU. It advertises itself as having a durable motor and a reliable fan. It is currently selling for below this price. The design is sleep and fairly modern, with vents in a wave pattern on the side.
For those interested, here is a good read on Creating More Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners
Getting the best rooftop air conditioner should be considered for those people who own RVs, campers, trailers, and mobile homes located in areas that do not have extremely harsh winters or summers and who will require the use of an air conditioner due to high temperatures. Some of these products had heat pumps or solar power which also may be something to consider.
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