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DOMETIC RV Air Conditioners
Dometic RV Air Conditioners are some of the most trusted rooftop cooling systems in the RV industry. Built for life on the road, Dometic AC units deliver efficient, powerful cooling, quiet operation, and durable performance — whether you’re parked at a desert campground or boondocking under the summer sun.
Why Choose Dometic RV Air Conditioners?
Dometic stands out as a top choice for RV owners because their units are engineered specifically for mobile living. Key benefits include:
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Advanced Cooling Technology: Designed to quickly cool your RV interior with optimized airflow.
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Quiet, Energy-Efficient Operation: Enjoy a relaxed, quiet environment with units that use less power — ideal for battery or generator-limited setups.​
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Multiple BTU Options: From 11,000 BTU to 15,000 BTU and beyond, Dometic covers small campers to large motorhomes.
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Low-Profile Designs: Low height units like the FreshJet series reduce drag and help maintain RV aerodynamics.
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Durability: Built with quality components to withstand vibration, road stress, and variable climates.
Top DOMETIC RV Air Conditioner Models
DOMETIC New FreshJet Series
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Dometic FreshJet rooftop AC units offer low-profile cooling with a sleek design and high efficiency. These units are popular for direct replacements of older Penguin II models and are known for energy savings and quieter performance.
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Available in 2,200 to 15,000 BTU configurations.
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Ideal for RV owners who want efficient, dependable cooling without sacrificing headroom.
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FreshJet 3 Series
(Entry-Level Traditional AC)
The FreshJet 3 Series delivers reliable performance at a budget-friendly price. It’s a straightforward rooftop AC designed for smaller RVs and weekend warriors who want dependable cooling without the extra features or cost of inverter systems.
BTU Range: 13,500 BTU
Best For: Entry-level RVs and small campers
Standard cooling for smaller and mid-size RVs
FreshJet 3 Series BTU Options: 13,500 and 15,000 BTU
The Series 3 does not currently list 11K or 15K BTU variants.
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SKUs
DOMETIC FreshJet3 - 13,500 BTU White 9600028598
DOMETIC FreshJet 3 - 13,500 BTU Black 9600028599
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FreshJet 5 Series
(Mainstream BTU Units – Replacement for Penguin II)
The FreshJet 5 Series is today’s most common Dometic rooftop AC, offering traditional BTU sizes and a low-profile design. It’s the go-to choice for replacing older units like Penguin II or Brisk Air without modifying your RV. Simple, powerful, and cost-effective.
BTU Range: 11,000 • 13,500 • 15,000 BTU
Best For: Most travel trailers, 5th wheels, and Class C RVs
The FreshJet 5 Series includes traditional BTU sizes RV
owners expect. BTU Rating Notes
11,000 BTU - Efficient cooling for small/medium rigs
13,500 BTU - Most common “standard RV AC” size
15,000 BTU - High-capacity model for large RVs or extreme heat
FreshJet 5 Series BTU Options: 11,000 – 15,000 BTU
This is the series MOST RV buyers look for when replacing an existing rooftop AC.
SKUs
DOMETIC FreshJet 5 - 11,000 BTU White 9620015929
DOMETIC FreshJet 5 - 13,500 BTU Black 9620015930
DOMETIC FreshJet 5 - 13,500 BTU White 9620015924
DOMETIC FreshJet 5 - 15,000 BTU Black 9620015927
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FreshJet 7 Series
(Newest Inverter Rooftop Line)
The FreshJet 7 Series is Dometic’s newest, quietest, and most energy-efficient RV air conditioner line. Using inverter technology, it delivers smoother, faster cooling with dramatically reduced noise and power draw. Ideal for modern RVers, solar setups, and anyone who wants premium comfort on the road.
BTU Range: 7,500 – 12,000 BTU
Best For: Full-timers, boondockers, luxury rigs
Dometic lists these by watt cooling capacity, but their BTU equivalents are:
FreshJet 7 Lite / 7 Series inverter~2,200 W7,500 BTU
FreshJet 7 Mid-size~2,600 W9,000 BTU
FreshJet 7 High-capacity~3,500 W12,000 BTU
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These are inverter-style units sized for modern, energy-efficient RV systems.
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FreshJet FJX7 Series
(Premium High-Output Inverter Units)
The FJX7 Series takes inverter performance even further with higher output options, improved temperature control, and available heat pump functionality. It’s one of Dometic’s top-tier systems, perfect for RVers who want high-efficiency cooling paired with electric heating.
BTU Range: 7,500 – 12,000 BTU
Best For: Large RVs, extreme climates, tech-forward RVers
These are the more powerful inverter models with heat pump capabilities.
ModelCooling Output (W)BTU Equivalent
FJX7 22002,200 ~ W7,500 BTU
FJX7 26002,600 ~ W9,000 BTU
FJX7 35003,500 ~ W12,000 BTU
FreshJet FJX7 Series Approx BTU Range: 7,500 – 12,000 BTU
They do not come in large 13.5K or 15K BTU because inverter systems achieve similar performance with lower watt/Btu ratings due to controlled compression cycles.
