Replacement Heat Pump For a Dometic Penguin II RV Roof Top AC
Updated 01/19/2026 | Published 12/23/2025
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Question:
Hello, I have a Dometic heat pump 936002698 on a 2020 Newmar rv. Do you have a replacement that would plug into the existing wiring and still be able to use the thermostat so I can retain the backup gas fired heater? Thank you, Court Sku 9600003814 MFG 651816H751J0-01 SN 90822745
asked by: Court T
Expert Reply:
Hey, Court.
I double checked and it doesn't look like we carry the replacement heat pump for the Dometic Penguin II AC units. It may be hard to find replacement parts as all RV ACs are not using the R32 refrigerant. Because of this, heat pumps for the newer models wont work on the older ones.
If Dometic doesn't have any replacements, you will have to replace the whole system. Based off your SKU number it's a 13.5k BTU. Bellow are some recommendations that are 13.5 in both ducted and ductless.
GE Appliances HE RV AC System With Heat Pump in White - Ductless - Part # GE54RR
GE Appliances HE RV AC System With Heat Pump in White - Ducted - Part # GE65ZR
GE Appliances HE RV AC System With Heat Pump in Black - Ductless - Part # GE22ZR
GE Appliances HE RV AC System With Heat Pump in Black - Ducted - Part # GE45ZR
Gwendolyn Y.
1/19/2026
Hey Court, what did you end up doing about the heat pump for your Newmar RV? Knowing whether one of the GE systems worked out could help others trying to replace their older Dometic units. Your update could make it easier for the next person facing the same issue.