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Who are the best RV air conditioner brands and why?!

There are two TITANS in the industry...

DOMETIC &
Coleman-Mach

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Proven Reliability in Real RV Conditions

RVs experience heat, vibration, constant movement, and varying power conditions — challenges most home AC systems never face.
Dometic and Coleman-Mach have spent decades engineering rooftop units that handle:

  • Long-term vibration exposure

  • Off-grid power fluctuations

  • Extreme outdoor temperatures

  • Road dust, humidity, and salt air

  • Heavy use during long summer travel seasons

Simply put:
These are the units that last.
 

Strong Cooling Performance Across All RV Types

Whether you’re outfitting a compact camper or a 40-foot motorhome, both brands offer cooling capacities tailored to different rig sizes:

  • 11,000 BTU for smaller trailers

  • 13,500 BTU for mid-range RVs

  • 15,000 BTU for large fifth wheels and Class A motorhomes

Their systems deliver strong airflow, fast cooldown times, and consistent performance even during 100°F+ heat waves.
 

Industry-Leading Support and Widely Available Parts

One of the biggest advantages of choosing Dometic or Coleman-Mach is parts availability. Need a capacitor, fan motor, blower wheel, control board, thermostat, or ceiling assembly?

You’ll find replacement parts for both brands readily available across the RV industry.

Why this matters:

  • Repairs are easier

  • Downtime is shorter

  • Costs stay lower

  • Compatibility is predictable

This is a huge reason why RV technicians overwhelmingly recommend these two brands.
 

Upgrade-Friendly Designs

Dometic and Coleman-Mach are committed to backward compatibility and modular designs. That means:

  • Many new rooftop units fit the same openings as older ones

  • Ceiling assemblies and control systems can be swapped or upgraded

  • Both ducted and non-ducted configurations are supported

This makes upgrading or replacing an AC far less complicated — and often far more affordable.
 

Trusted by Manufacturers and Full-Time RVers

Walk through any major RV manufacturer’s lineup and you’ll see Dometic and Coleman-Mach units everywhere. They’ve earned that position by delivering systems that:

  • Hold up to full-time travel

  • Perform well in extreme climates

  • Run efficiently on generator or shore power

  • Are easy for service networks to support

These are the brands RVers rely on when cooling performance matters most.

U.S. Headquarters

Dometic Corporation
5155 Verdant Dr.
Elkhart, IN 46516, USA


📞 (574) 294-2511

dometic.com

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Corporate Office

Coleman-Mach (Airxcel brand)
3050 N. St. Francis Street
Wichita, KS 67219


📞 (574) 247-9235

Coleman-Mach.com

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