When rough roads lead to remote campsites, your rooftop AC needs to hold up. This 13,500 Btu textured black Roughneck unit is built for compatible Coleman-Mach R32 systems. AC only; air distribution box and thermostat sold separately.
When your Coleman-Mach rooftop AC still fits the opening but no longer keeps the cabin comfortable, replacing the outside unit can be the cleaner path forward. This Roughneck Mach 3 gives you 13,500 Btu of cooling in an AC-unit-only replacement, so you can pair it with the compatible Coleman-Mach R32 air distribution box, thermostat, and controls that match your RV's ducted or non-ducted layout.
Some RV trips are harder on a rooftop AC than a smooth highway run. Washboard roads, backcountry campsites, and jobsite-style travel can shake the unit every mile. The Roughneck design is built for that kind of movement, helping the AC handle vibration and rugged travel conditions while still delivering the cooling power you need when the cabin heats up.
This rooftop AC is made for compatible Coleman-Mach systems that use R32 refrigerant. That fitment matters because newer R32 systems are not interchangeable with older Coleman-Mach setups. Before installing, confirm that your air distribution box, thermostat, and controls are compatible with this R32 rooftop unit. It is not backward compatible with older systems.
Swapping a rooftop AC means lifting the unit onto the RV, sealing the roof opening, and connecting it to the correct interior components. Staying with a compatible Coleman-Mach R32 setup can help keep the replacement more straightforward, but it is still a job where the right installer can make a difference. If you'd like help installing your air conditioner, check out our Installer Locator to find an installer near you.
This AC can be paired with the Coleman-Mach AirSpace Heater electric heat kit , sold separately. The heat kit adds supplemental electric heat through the compatible Coleman-Mach system, which can help take the chill out of the air on cool mornings or shoulder-season trips. It is not included with this AC unit and is not meant to replace your RV furnace in cold weather.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi everybody. Andy here with etrailer.com. Let's take a quick look at this Coleman Mach Roughneck Mach 3, 13,500 BTU RV Air Conditioner in this textured black shroud. Now at 13,500 BTU, this is going to give you enough cooling power for smaller to mid-size RVs. Think about 30 foot long and shorter, and this is gonna be great for camping out in those moderate climates. This Roughneck series is gonna be specifically designed for harsher environments.
So if you travel in areas with extreme heat, and with lots of dust and even rugged terrain, this unit is made to hold up better than a standard rooftop air conditioner. It has a sturdier build and reinforced components, so it's not gonna get rattled apart as easily on those bumpy back roads. For instance, this has an internal brace plate assembly that's going to secure the condenser coil and compressor from high vibrations and a welded wire compressor clamp that's gonna limit the motion of the compressor. Taking a look at some measurements here, the overall length roughly, we're sitting at about 38 inches long. The overall width, about 26 or so inches wide.
And then this is a medium profile unit, so it's gonna be almost 14 inches tall. This is going to work with your standard RV roof openings of 14 and a quarter inches by 14 and a quarter inches. And this unit weighs about 80 pounds. So this is a rooftop AC only, and this is only gonna be compatible with, this will be compatible rather with both ducted and ductless systems. You'll just have to make sure that you have the appropriate air distribution box.
I wanted to show you the wiring harness here that'll plug into the air distribution box. This will just be pulled through the opening of your roof, and so as you know, whether the air gets distributed through the vents, that's gonna be your ducted system or just plunges straight down, that'll be your non-ducted system, you'll need to pair this with a compatible Coleman Mach air distribution box and thermostat if your system needs a thermostat to complete that cooling setup. Now, this is not going to be backwards compatible with any system or component air conditioner system or component from 2024 or earlier because this uses the new R32 refrigerant that meets the 2025 EPA regulations. So if you don't have a compatible air distribution box or thermostat, we do carry kits with this unit and with the appropriate air distribution box for your ducted or ductless systems and thermostats. So be aware of the fact that this is just gonna be for the AC unit only, but we do have kits if you need the complete kit.
But primarily, I just wanted you to know that this is not gonna work with any component that's not gonna be compliant with that R32 refrigerant. Now, I know that's a lot of information, can be confusing. If you do need any more assistance or help, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We ultimately wanna make sure that you're getting exactly what you want and need. Well, that's gonna wrap up our look today. I do hope that it was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy, thank you for joining me.
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