How Loud Is The 13,500 Btu Advent Air RV Air Conditioner ADV96SR?

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How many db does this unit run at ?

asked by: Sherrill R

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Hi Sherrill!

The Advent Air 13.5k RV Air Conditioner # ADV96SR have a decibel rating of 76, so roughly the sound of a fairly loud vacuum cleaner.

One thing to also be aware of, this is only the roof top unit and it does not include the other components to get it working. Unless your current AC system was made in 2025 or later, that is. Anything prior to 2025 used a different coolant (R410a) and those components will not work with the new stuff. So with that said, if you do have one of the older set ups. you will need a full replacement. I have two options for that below:

Advent Air RV Air Conditioner System - Single Zone - 13,500 Btu - White - R32 # ADV95SR
Advent Air RV Air Conditioner System - Manual - 13,500 Btu - White - R32 # ADV23SR

Both of these kits use the same # ADV96SR rooftop unit, but include the other parts to replace everything. The difference between them is the # ADV95SR has a wall mounted thermostat and the # ADV23SR has the controls on the air distribution box.

What are you wanting to add this on to? Are you getting ready for an upcoming trip?

expert reply by: Lazer S

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ADV95SR Controller
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ADV23SR Controls
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Sherrill R.

3/19/2026

I’m looking into replacing the whole unit maybe. Noise level is a big factor for me. It’s going on a small 17 foot travel trailer from the 70’s. Is there another inexpensive unit that is quieter?

Lazer S.

3/25/2026

@SherrillR Oh cool! If you are open to it, I would sure like to see a couple pictures of what you have. I very much prefer the old school stuff over this new overly technological stuff they are making these days. As to the quietest, that would be the Furrion Chill Cube Ductless # FR27TD or Ducted # FR49TD). These are full kits that are 18,000 btu rated and have a decibel rating of 47 to 57. They are super nice and efficient, but they are not what most people would call inexpensive. Still, I figured I would mention them. For the units that are actually inexpensive, the Advent options I mentioned above are the quietest. I did say a fairly loud vacuum cleaner, but it's really more what a typical residential one would sound like. And that would be standing directly underneath it when it's on the highest setting. If it's set to low, it will be a lot quieter (low 60 decibel range, or what a residential unit would sound like).

Answer 1

Hello Mike, Great question. The RV air conditioner went from the R410a to the R32 this year. The new R32 parts are not compatible with the old R410a parts. The R32 is more efficient making it a win-win for the environment and the consumer. The…

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Answer 2

Hey Lynn, thanks for reaching out. The Advent #ADV23SR you mentioned comes with a manual control distribution box and does not operate thru a wall thermostat. It also doesn't have any heat capability so while you technically could use it to…

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Answer 3

Hey Joy, great question but the difference between the two Advent air AC units you mentioned is that the part #ADV23SR is intended for a non-ducted application and has all of it's controls built into the air distribution box that will be on the…

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Answer 4

Hey Beth! Since that Penguin is an old R410A unit you will need to replace the entire system. Everything switched to R32 refrigerant last year, which operates at different pressures and temperatures so they aren't backwards compatible. For a…

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Answer 5

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 6

To replace just your rooftop condenser unit I recommend the Furrion Chill Replacement RV Air Conditioner #FR42PV. This unit is designed to work with ducted systems, like you currently have, and comes with wiring harness adapter that will make the…

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Answer 7

The Dometic model B59516 is showing up as a Brisk II 15K BTU unit so the only thing you'll need to check is what style connector your current unit has. If you remove the cover for the air distribution box inside the trailer you should see the…

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Answer 8

Hey Brian, We have found that RV AC units do not mix and match well with other brands, and we currently do not have a Dometic replacement for your unit. What I recommend is going with a new AC system from Advent, #ADV23SR. This is a similar 13,500…

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Answer 9

Hey Suzette! We no longer recommend swapping out an AC unit like the Advent Air for Dometic. The issue is most of the time they don't end up being compatible, even if the 6-pin connector matches. Even if you got another Dometic we can't…

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Answer 10

Hey Neil. The 18,000 Btu Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner item #LC34DX fits a 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" cutout which is pretty standard on RV's. If you meant to write Dometic instead of domestic then yes it'll fit in your existing…

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Answer 11

In my personal opinion Furrion is superior to Advent Air in both performance and customer service. I've also seen notes stating that Advent Air will not warranty any units installed on enclosed trailers since the intended purpose is on a camper…

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Answer 12

Hey Dan! Can you at least tell me who the manufacturer is? You can try to swap it out with #ACM135B which fits a 6-pin but I can't guarantee it will work. Due to compatibility issues we only recommend replacing the AC unit itself with the same…

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