What Are the Starting Watts for the Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner for Dometic

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What is the wattage energy surge needed to start the A/C unit

asked by: Edward A

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The Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner part # ACDOM135 will require 3,000 watts for start-up or surge power. If you are looking for a generator to run the air conditioner, the Champion 4,500-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator # CH44FR would be a great option for this and even leaves you with extra power for other accessories.

Please note, the included start capacitor is what brings the starting watts down so low whereas other air conditioners this size usually require around 5,000 watts for start-up.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

We've checked with Advent in the past and to run the Advent Air AC unit part #ACM150 you'd need a generator with at least 3,000 watts. If you installed this on your trailer where there wasn't a unit there prior and it's working fine I…

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Answer 2

The Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu - White #ACM135 has a power draw of 40 amps at startup and 12.5 amps roughly running. The 15,000 Btu #ACM150 has a power draw of 45 amps at startup and 15 amps running. The Start Capacitor for Advent Air…

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Answer 3

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Hey Melanie. The reason you can't find a replacement for your GE ARC15AACBL2 15,000 btu air conditioner is because they phased them out. In 2025 all RV AC systems had to change over to a new coolant called R32. This was a EPA mandated decision.…

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Answer 5

Hey Tim welcome back! Your ARH15AACBL2 GE AC unit has the old 410a refrigerant in it so the GE Appliances item #GE64FR you were looking at isn't going to work as a replacement. The EPA mandated R32 refrigerant has been used in all new AC's…

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Answer 6

Hey Lars, welcome back! I can indeed confirm that the Furrion Variable Speed Chill Cube air conditioner with a heat pump is indeed really happening. They are currently available for order (02/04/26) and will be shipped out towards the middle of next…

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Answer 7

This all makes perfect sense Clinton, and you gave really good detail. Here's the good news, you can absolutely upgrade from your 13k BTU unit to a 15k BTU unit with no issues. Both sizes use the same standard roof opening, so it’s a…

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Answer 8

Hey David, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, there isn't an adapter that will allow the Advent Air AC #ADV84QR to communicate with a Coleman-Mach distribution box. Since your Advent unit uses a different connector and control system,…

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