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Inverter Drive Rooftop AC in the Future?

I asked:
Application: RV
Subject: Other
Message: Does Dometic have any plans to introduce a 120VAC inverter drive rooftop A/C unit to the U.S. market, similar to the Harrier?

Dometics answer:
Not currently. We are not yet integrating any new ACs over to the states and the information is limited to if we are.
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: Inverter Drive Rooftop AC in the Future?

Reply #1 –
Dometic seems to have little interest in advancing the technological level of RV rooftop units available in the USA.  As soon as they took over the Atwood brand they killed off the Air Command 15k heat pump model.  It was one of the highest rated "dual motor" units available, RIP.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Inverter Drive Rooftop AC in the Future?

Reply #2 –
I love inverter mini-splits and sure wish there was an motor home model. Would be able to avoid those big holes in the roof and run much, much quieter, be more energy efficient and would be more comfortable since they vary the compressor speed to run constantly.  Would be awesome if they made retrofit units in fit in the Dometic/Atwood hole and a slim ceiling mount for new install.  Possibly a multiple head unit for front/rear coach comfort.

We installed an off brand mini-split in our upstairs room a couple years ago.  Keeps it very comfortable and did not notice any utility bill increase....lets us run the main unit less.  If I recall correctly, it was around $700 delivered for a 9,000 BTU heat and A/C unit with remote control.  Heat elements for extreme cold use were available, but did not order that option.  I did order the USB which allows monitoring/controlling the unit from a iphone app.
40ft 1997 U320
 

Re: Inverter Drive Rooftop AC in the Future?

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
Dometic seems to have little interest in advancing the technological level of RV rooftop units available in the USA.  As soon as they took over the Atwood brand they killed off the Air Command 15k heat pump model.  It was one of the highest rated "dual motor" units available, RIP.

I have ran into this with other companies that get bought out and the new owner kills products and/or upgrade development.  I am guessing that Dometic does not feel the cost of producing this product for the US would increase profits. Or it could be that an American law is keeping it from happening without a lot of hoop jumping.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago