5 Best RV Air Conditioners (Review) in 2020

The Brisk II by Dometic is marketed as a small, strong RV AC unit that is also a step up environmentally from its predecessors. And there is little doubt the Brisk II is all of that. The company spent 2 years redesigning the Brisk and the result is a camper air conditioner that is lighter, longer lasting and quieter. The EPP foam housing on the Brisk II is largely responsible for the lower weight and its state of the art design provides for improved air flow and more effective cooling. Not all 15,000 BTU RV air conditioners are as versatile or offer a multispeed blower like the Brisk II. And because even summer mornings in the campground can be chilly affairs the Brisk II also features a heater function so you can keep the internal environment within your preferred range. Finally, the dual rubber bushings make this one of the quietest low profile RV air conditioner units on the market; which is important when you’re trying to get some shut eye after a long haul across the high plains.

Coleman Mach 15+ AC Unit is the most powerful RV AC on the market today. It produces robust airflow that is ideal for ducted systems but won’t back down from unducted duty. 15,000 BTUs crank out the cool when you’re making your way across the Mojave in July and the electric heating element keeps you warm on those chilly mornings in Yellowstone. There’s a largest in class 1/3 hp fan motor that delivers cooled air at 325 cubic feet per minute. The streamlined design promotes airflow so you don’t have a blunt wall on the roof dragging down mpgs. Raised lance fins and larger than average evaporator and condenser coils mean the system dissipates heat more effectively than lesser RV air conditioner units. Easy installation on any standard 14 x 14 vent opening makes the Mach 15+ Coleman RV air conditioner adaptable to most every contemporary RV. And of course Coleman’s typical high quality materials and construction means your new camper AC won’t let you down when you need it most.

It’s no coincidence that Dometic dominates this 5 best list. They simply outhustle most of the competition when it comes to engineering and producing high quality air conditioners and their Penguin II is a great example. The Penguin II features 13,500 BTUs of cooling power and uses environmentally friendly R410A refrigerant. This RV rooftop air conditioner is a compact powerhouse that adapts easily to any standard 14 x 14 roof vent and doesn’t stick up like a kitchen counter to drag down your RVs mpgs. That low profile is perhaps the outstanding physical characteristic of the Penguin II and makes one wonder why other ACs need to be so bulky. Available for ducted and non-ducted installations and backed by the company’s 2 year warranty the Penguin II is both a value and design winner that will keep your RV on the road on those days when other RVs are seeking out shade in the rest stop.

Dometic remains at the top of the camping air conditioner mountain because they simply refuse to rest on their laurels or pat themselves on the back. Although if they wanted to do that we wouldn’t complain. Their Penguin II Rooftop air conditioners take the worry out of the annual anxiety fest that accompanies taking the second home out for a spin around the continent. Maybe the most remarkable thing about the Penguin II is not so much its ability to put its 13,500 BTUs of cooling power to work on your RV interior, or the fact that it’s just as formidable in a ducted or non-ducted system, or that it’s fully automated or that it uses environmentally friendly R410 refrigerant. It’s the fact that they’ve produced a state of the art RV cooling unit that is also sleek and stylish and will add visual luster to your RV for years to come. Also comes with Dometic’s 2 year Protection Plus warranty.

If you’ve spent any time on the road you know that some days you’re baking in the early morning sun and some days you open the door of the RV in the morning and see your breath floating in front of you as you step out. If yours is the type of family that seeks out a variety of experiences on the road you’re going to need more than just an effective air conditioner. You’re going to need a heat pump to take the edge off those occasional cold mornings as well. That’s what the Dometic Penguin 15k Heat Pump and Air Conditioner is for. This RV rooftop air conditioner fits snugly into any standard 14 x 14 inch roof vent and both heats and cools from the same sleek unit. Whether you choose a ducted or non-ducted installation the Penguin 15k Heat Pump and AC will ensure you’re always able to maintain a stable environment no matter what is going on outside or how dramatic the swings in the mercury. Sporting the Penquin’s signature low profile this is an all-purpose environmental control unit for your RV.