Is Sealant Required to Install the Advent Air Rooftop RV Air Conditioner

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Do I need to seal the roof of my traila or put some sealant in order to have no leaks before putting my AC?

asked by: Daniela M

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Helpful Expert Reply:

No, it is not necessary to use sealant when installing the Advent Air Rooftop RV Air Conditioner # ACM135C on your trailer. This unit is designed so that is not necessary because it has a thick gasket that prevents water from leaking in.

I have added a link to the written install instructions of this AC unit for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Hey Jen, thanks for reaching out! The AC world has been shifting a bit this past year because of a new regulation that says all ACs from here on out need to use R32 refrigerant. Because of this, a lot of the older AC units have become obsolete. The…

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Answer 2

While both the Duo-Therm 630515 and 630516 are low profile units the 630515 is a 13.5K and the 630516 is a 15k. Here is a list of the low profile units we have in both 13.5K and 15K. These are simply the rooftop units and will reuse your Dometic…

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Answer 3

The Advent Air Rooftop RV Air Conditioner #ACM135C does not require a mounting bracket to install, just a 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" opening and a framed with 3/4" lumber, as you can see by the accompanying cut out I added from the linked…

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Answer 4

The Advent Air RV AC unit part #ACDOM135 is actually very similar to the Dometic Duo Therm to the point many would say it's a little too close of a copy...that said it does work really well and would be a solid option to replace your Penguin…

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Answer 5

Hey Christian, thanks for reaching out! I have a wiring diagram for the Advent Air RV Air Conditioner #ACM150 (see attached), but I unfortunately don't have a photo of the back of the plug itself. You should still be able to follow the diagram…

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Answer 6

Angela, yes the Advent Air Low Profile RV Air Conditioner #ADV29FR you mention will work great as a replacement for your Dometic Duo Therm. This unit is compatible with your current air distribution box and thermostat so nothing else will be needed…

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Answer 7

The Furrion Chill HE RV Air Conditioner System part #FR55PV will work without a plenum box because it comes with an air distribution box. The air will dump from the air distribution box from the slotted registers in the front and back of the box.…

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Answer 8

If you're replacing just the rooftop unit of your Dometic system with the Advent Air #ACM135 then it's a super easy swap out. You'll just need to trace the wire harness of the old rooftop unit to the controller. It's going to have a…

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Answer 9

As you are adding the Advent Air Low Profile RV Air Conditioner #ADV89FR to an opening on your RV which did not already have an AC you will need to select from one of the 2 options. First is the manually controlled Air Distribution Box #ACDB. This…

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Answer 10

Hi Steven; it looks like your 2020 Grand Design Reflection 240RL came with a Coleman AC. The Advent Air Low Profile RV Air Conditioner #ADV89FR will be plug and play when used with the Adapter Wiring Kit for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners #ACCOLKIT.

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Answer 11

Hello Cori, It is possible you can use the Advent Air Low Profile RV Air Conditioner #ADV89FR on your RV, but we don't have any way of knowing what is on any specific RV to determine compatibility. First, if your current air conditioner has the…

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Answer 12

Hello Scott. Our best option for replacing the Duo-Therm is an Advent AC unit. The Advent AC units are made to be directly compatible with Dometic AC systems. Meaning the AC unit will plug in, and all of your ceiling registers and thermostat will…

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