How to Install an RV Rooftop AC with NO Experience

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We needed to replace our front bedroom RV AC, so we purchased a 13500 BTU Advent Air Conditioner, but kept our Dometic distribution panel. We had no idea where to start, but we watched a few videos and take you along to show you how we installed our new Advent RV air conditioner!
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@2gj906 Год назад

I love how inexperienced you guys are! Reminds of me when I first started tinkering in my first camper van.. **tears up**

@kenm6049 11 месяцев назад

Not sure why everyone keeps asking about the electrical, you just unplug the old unit from the bottom assembly and plug in the new one. Very simple. A child could do it!

@gabandbren 10 месяцев назад

You bet!!

@Skwerm87 2 года назад

The part I wanted to see yall skipped.... the hooking up the electric to it.

@gabandbren 2 года назад

Hey Jimmy - good news is that the electric for us was probably the easiest part! It was a lug and play harness, so we just disconnected the old ac and plugged in the new one and that was it!

@brucedecker5398 2 года назад

Hey guys great video just a few suggestions first you should caulk o top around your unit second you should take the inside cover back off and spray foam any holes and cover the inside lip around with metal duck tape. It really will help.

@gabandbren 2 года назад

Great suggestion! We did caulk around the outside a BUNCH to prevent any leaks. Thanks for the tip :)

@jondickson75 3 месяца назад

Thank you. This helps.

@gabandbren 27 дней назад

Glad it helped!

@TyHudson42 2 года назад

Very helpful video😎🖖 THANKS!!!

@gabandbren 2 года назад

No problem, glad it was helpful!

@MrRentgould 3 года назад

Good video , thanks

@gabandbren 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@rcmodificados2658 Год назад

Thanks 👍

@Oblivionsurveyor Год назад

I am doing something similar, My Dometic A/C unit is fine actually. I am so sick of the fan never shutting off I purchased a Coleman Mach bluetooth assembly. I also purchased a Advent wire harness adapter that adapts to the Coleman Air box assembly I know works based off Advents compatibility with Dometic. It requires me to install a new metal frame but the Coleman Airbox comes with that and a new control box too. I will be able to conrtol my A/C via bluetooth app with smart functionality. I have a Nice battery setup and that fan never shutting off is a deal breaker. The install seems straight forward and will conduct it soon.

@thetruththewholetruth6197 Год назад

Noticed the Michigan sign...Go Blue!

@andresdominguez2520 2 года назад

Lol that's cute 80 degrees ... PHX AZ !!

@gabandbren 2 года назад

Hahaha but you guys have dryyyyyyy heat! Nah jk, you win this one ;)

@gerrardromero7012 Год назад

Nice view

@mandom1349 2 месяца назад

Great video! Loved the butt shot! 👍🏻🤣

@wg7644 Год назад

oscillating multi tool to cut those bolts through

@gabandbren Год назад

Good point!

@bobabooie6389 Год назад

Wow that old AC unit was toast

@soundmindraw9935 Месяц назад

What did you use to convert 3 power wires to unit harness

@gabandbren 27 дней назад

We had a plug and play system so it was the same wire harness!

@billray6557 8 месяцев назад

Multi tool or sawzall you would of had those rusted bolts off in less than 5 minutes, good job

@gabandbren 27 дней назад

We learn as we go!

@randystauffer9091 2 года назад

Did you caulk around the new unit when installed?

@gabandbren 2 года назад

Yes, this is definitely needed!! We used a roofing waterproof sealant.

@sammyreyes63 Год назад

Skipped the electrical part that I was hoping to see.

@nickfaulkner4808 11 месяцев назад

Same that’s all I wanted to see

@gabandbren 10 месяцев назад

It was just a plug and play system! So disconnected the old wiring harness and attached the new one!

@bassoneman 3 месяца назад

Tractor man that’s cheating. Hahahaha

@gabandbren 27 дней назад

Hahaha I could agree , too good to pass up!

@blondydaniel0723 Год назад

How did you connect the wires? After watching your video which saves me $800 cause it helps me install the roof unit. But now I’m trying to wire the thermostat from analog to digital. And i have no clue. I’m replacing the Coleman with advent.

@gabandbren Год назад

We didn’t change our thermostat, just the AC unit which was plug and play through the wiring harness.

@LONESTARPIONEERING 10 месяцев назад

But y'all didn't have a wire harness on the RV only the AC

@kenm6049 11 месяцев назад

What about the seal between the a/c unit and the roof?

@gabandbren 10 месяцев назад

Hey! We just used an all weather silicone

@dennybassett5561 11 месяцев назад

Wanted to see you wire it up

@gabandbren 10 месяцев назад

Ahh we should’ve recorded it but it was just a plug and play system! So disconnected the old wiring harness and attached the new one!

@hptbest2055 10 месяцев назад

Can I re wire the end of the ac plug to a normal outlet plug????

@gabandbren 27 дней назад

I am unsure, but I would be cautious of the powerdraw the AC has

@cornpop7805 Год назад

I like her.

@lyndacipriani2874 Год назад

Do you have more than one unit on such a big rv?

@gabandbren Год назад

Yes we had 2!

@cornpop7805 Год назад

Gab is a minx!

@freshappliancerepairs7213 8 месяцев назад

Poor Brendon forever in friend zone

@gabandbren 27 дней назад

Haha we're married!

@hptbest2055 10 месяцев назад

Does the ac plug need a breaker?

@gabandbren 27 дней назад

Yes but the wireharness was already connected to a breaker for us

@toupsclassroomtoupsclassro9557 Год назад

are you still happy with the ac unit? is it real cold? ty

@gabandbren Год назад

Hey! So we have sold this RV at this point in time but the previous owners updated us a few months ago that it's still working like a charm!

@toupsclassroomtoupsclassro9557 Год назад

@@gabandbren Thanks so much :)

@danthel 2 года назад

Caravan roof aircon are designed to rot your van. The water Go all over the roof and runs down the side of your van. And if U have a pop up. The water will leak into your roof

@gabandbren 2 года назад

Yes must be careful here for sure!

@Kjellmclean Год назад

Well, at least we got a nice "butt shot"! 😏

@juansaid3100 2 года назад

is it still running cold?

@gabandbren 2 года назад

Hey Juan! Great question, the answer is YES!! Blows incredibly cold and runs all day long no problem :)

@juansaid3100 2 года назад

Thanks so much ....

@normstaley9799 Год назад

instead of turning off the breakers how about don't plug the camper in

@Veliaria Год назад

Because FL and not AC at all is no fun…

@normstaley9799 Год назад

@@Veliaria you didn't have AC anyway it was broken that's why I suggested it

@LONESTARPIONEERING 10 месяцев назад

No seal? I was hoping by watching this video I would be able to do it my self but didn't show putting on a seal so water doesn't leak inside or the wiring so I totally give this video 10 👎

@gabandbren 27 дней назад

We did use silicone to seal it! Never leaked!

@henrydennis7062 3 года назад

It wasn't blowing cold air because you ran out of refrigerant. and you kept running the unit till it blew the Pistons in the compressor. when it starts blowing warm air usually it's running out of its refrigerant most of the units are charged with 410A.

@gabandbren 3 года назад

Hi Henry! We thought about trying to refill the refrigerant, however RV units are not designed to be serviced, only replaced. So there is no service valves available and the unit was incredibly rusted so even if we were able to pull off putting in refrigerant the unit really had only about another year of life left at max. It's that Florida salt and sun! Appreciate the feedback!

@kenm6049 11 месяцев назад

Yep, there is no valve to add refrigerant to the system.