Dometic Air Conditioner

Doug will probably chime in soon, but I believe that the Coleman Polar Cub (I think that the Mach 8 model will fit the R-Pod, but I'm not positive) is one of the better ACs to replace the Dometic 13.5k BTU standard AC. To be honest, 13.5k BTU is major overkill for a small RV. Besides the noise, another problem is that you need a larger generator to run the big compressor.

The Polar Cub is 9.2k BTU, which is plenty of cooling power. The fan is much quieter than the Dometic 13.5k, and you can run it easily with a 2k watt inverter generator.

The only catch is that it's about $660 to replace what is already a 'functioning' AC unit. That's a bit hard for me to swallow, but if you've got the dough and don't mind, go ahead. You might be able to sell your Dometic used on Craigslist.

I talked to Forest River today with a parts order and questioned the Dometic A/C. I was told to call back on Wednesday and speak with Rodney. Supposedly, no one has complained about the Dometic A/C. Amy feels there is something else going on. With regards to other A/C units, we have had motor homes prior to retirement and if we were sitting in the living space, the one in the bedroom ran. At bedtime, the A/C was turned off and living area was turned on. There are other improvements I would like to have installed, i.e. MaxAir Vent in bathroom, so we will probably have to just deal with it for now. Thanks for responding.

Years of sleeping in a bunk with a reefer 18 inches behind you I think that the A/C in the POD is great. Once I am out that's it till morning. Goose

offgrid put one in and has said it works well with his Honda 2,000.   I put in one of another design and it works fine when plugged into shore power, but it's not been hot enough to test it with my 3,200/2,000 Champion inverter generator.  We're still getting snow in the mountains today through Thurs.