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 Жыл бұрын

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

@kenm6049 Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

You bet!!

@Skwerm87 2 жыл бұрын

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

@gabandbren 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@jondickson75 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. This helps.

@gabandbren Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@TyHudson42 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video😎🖖 THANKS!!!

@gabandbren 2 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad it was helpful!

@MrRentgould 3 жыл бұрын

Good video , thanks

@gabandbren 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@mandom1349 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Loved the butt shot! 👍🏻🤣

@rcmodificados2658 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Oblivionsurveyor Жыл бұрын

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.

@andresdominguez2520 2 жыл бұрын

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

@gabandbren 2 жыл бұрын

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

@thetruththewholetruth6197 Жыл бұрын

Noticed the Michigan sign...Go Blue!

@gerrardromero7012 Жыл бұрын

Nice view

@wg7644 Жыл бұрын

oscillating multi tool to cut those bolts through

@gabandbren Жыл бұрын

Good point!

@bobabooie6389 Жыл бұрын

Wow that old AC unit was toast

@randystauffer9091 2 жыл бұрын

Did you caulk around the new unit when installed?

@gabandbren 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bassoneman 3 ай бұрын

Tractor man that’s cheating. Hahahaha

@gabandbren Ай бұрын

Hahaha I could agree , too good to pass up!

@soundmindraw9935 2 ай бұрын

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

@gabandbren Ай бұрын

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

@blondydaniel0723 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@LONESTARPIONEERING 10 ай бұрын

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

@kenm6049 Жыл бұрын

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

@gabandbren 11 ай бұрын

Hey! We just used an all weather silicone

@hptbest2055 10 ай бұрын

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

@gabandbren Ай бұрын

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

@billray6557 9 ай бұрын

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

@gabandbren Ай бұрын

We learn as we go!

@lyndacipriani2874 Жыл бұрын

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

@gabandbren Жыл бұрын

Yes we had 2!

@toupsclassroomtoupsclassro9557 Жыл бұрын

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

@gabandbren Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@gabandbren Thanks so much :)

@hptbest2055 10 ай бұрын

Does the ac plug need a breaker?

@gabandbren Ай бұрын

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

@cornpop7805 Жыл бұрын

I like her.

@sammyreyes63 Жыл бұрын

Skipped the electrical part that I was hoping to see.

@nickfaulkner4808 Жыл бұрын

Same that’s all I wanted to see

@gabandbren 11 ай бұрын

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

@juansaid3100 2 жыл бұрын

is it still running cold?

@gabandbren 2 жыл бұрын

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

@juansaid3100 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ....

@dennybassett5561 Жыл бұрын

Wanted to see you wire it up

@gabandbren 11 ай бұрын

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!

@freshappliancerepairs7213 9 ай бұрын

Poor Brendon forever in friend zone

@gabandbren Ай бұрын

Haha we're married!

@cornpop7805 Жыл бұрын

Gab is a minx!

@Kjellmclean Жыл бұрын

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

@danthel 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Yes must be careful here for sure!

@henrydennis7062 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@normstaley9799 Жыл бұрын

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

@Veliaria Жыл бұрын

Because FL and not AC at all is no fun…

@normstaley9799 Жыл бұрын

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

@LONESTARPIONEERING 10 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

We did use silicone to seal it! Never leaked!