Coleman-Mach 3 Plus 13,500 BTU
A low cost 13,500 BTU replacement for a travel trailer or one zone of a larger RV, from the brand with the widest service network.
Amazon $852.29$852.29
The Coleman-Mach 3 Plus 13,500 BTU rates 3.7 among 12,000 to 14,000 BTU RV air conditioners; the RecPro 9.5K Low Profile RP-AC2801 rates 3.0 among under 12,000 BTU ones. The Coleman-Mach 3 Plus 13,500 BTU costs $307.66 less ($852.29 vs $1,159.95).
RecPro 9.5K Low Profile RP-AC2801
A small, light low-profile unit for teardrops, vans and small trailers where weight and height matter more than cost.
Amazon $1,159.95$1,159.95
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (12,000 to 14,000 BTU and under 12,000 BTU), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Coleman-Mach 3 Plus 13,500 BTU | RecPro 9.5K Low Profile RP-AC2801 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $63.13 per 1,000 BTU ($852.29, 13,500 BTU) | 40 $122.10 per 1,000 BTU ($1,159.95, 9,500 BTU) |
| Efficiency 20% | 55 12.8 A running, 0.9 A per 1,000 BTU | 0 12.6 A running, 1.3 A per 1,000 BTU |
| Starting current 15% | 50 starting current not published (neutral score used) | 50 starting current not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise rating not published (neutral score used) | 100 54.7 dBA rated inside |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Coleman-Mach 3 Plus 13,500 BTU | RecPro 9.5K Low Profile RP-AC2801 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling and power | ||
| Cooling capacity | 13,500 BTU | 9,500 BTU |
| Heat | Heat strip | No |
| Running current | 12.8 A | 12.6 A |
| Soft start built in | No | No |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Install | ||
| Ceiling setup | Ducted or non-ducted | Non-ducted |
| Ceiling assembly included | No | Yes |
| Height above roof | 13.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Weight | 79.5 lb | 62 lb |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Noise and warranty | ||
| Noise | - | 54.7 dBA |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |