Replacement for 13.5K Btu Dometic Penguin II Low Profile RV Air Conditioner

Updated 10/28/2025 | Published 10/19/2025

Question:

Looking for three Dometic Penguin II Low Profile RV Air Conditioners - 13,500 Btu - Black - Single zone with heat pumps

asked by: Jason

Expert Reply:

Hey Jason, thanks for reaching out!

The Dometic Penguin line of ACs has been discontinued, so we'll need to get you set up with a different AC unit. Are you looking at the Dometic as an exact replacement, or because of the performance?

We don't have any other Dometic ACs that will work, but we do have the Furrion Chill HE Low-Profile # FR76AD. This is a great alternative that has a heat pump and a single zone thermostat layout like what you're looking for, but since this is a different brand, you'll need to use all the new parts like the thermostat.

What do you think of this AC unit?

expert reply by: Jon G

Jason

10/21/2025

All three A/C's need to interface with SilverLeaf. I'll get back to you.

Jon G.

10/21/2025

@Jason All of our AC systems are only compatible with the same-brand of thermostat, but I'd be interested to hear what brand AC you're replacing.

Jason

10/28/2025

@JonG The only A/C for Newmar's luxury line, for my age group and most likely all new coaches, is Dometic’s FreshJet 5. Apparently the voltage or something on the RVC network is not compatable. SilverLeaf was testing new boards last week. Silverleaf is the thermostat and controller for all A/C's.

Jon G.

10/28/2025

@Jason That makes sense - thanks for sharing!