Dometic FreshJet 5 High Efficiency
For small trailers and vans on 15 A or generator power that want a low profile; it trades capacity for a lower current draw.
Camping World $1,294.99$1,294.99
The Dometic FreshJet 5 High Efficiency rates 2.8 among under 12,000 BTU RV air conditioners; the Dometic Brisk II 13,500 BTU rates 2.1 among 12,000 to 14,000 BTU ones. The Dometic FreshJet 5 High Efficiency costs $402.01 less ($1,294.99 vs $1,697).
Dometic Brisk II 13,500 BTU
For an owner who wants an identical Brisk II swap; most buyers will do better with the cheaper, lighter FreshJet 3.
Amazon $1,697$1,697
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 (under 12,000 BTU and 12,000 to 14,000 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 | Dometic FreshJet 5 High Efficiency | Dometic Brisk II 13,500 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 45 $117.73 per 1,000 BTU ($1,294.99, 11,000 BTU) | 13 $125.70 per 1,000 BTU ($1,697, 13,500 BTU) |
| Efficiency 20% | 49 10.8 A running, 1 A per 1,000 BTU | 27 14.9 A running, 1.1 A per 1,000 BTU |
| Starting current 15% | 36 55 A to start | 13 68 A to start |
| Noise 10% | 80 59 dBA rated inside | 50 noise rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Dometic FreshJet 5 High Efficiency | Dometic Brisk II 13,500 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling and power | ||
| Cooling capacity | 11,000 BTU | 13,500 BTU |
| Heat | Heat strip | Heat strip |
| Running current | 10.8 A | 14.9 A |
| Starting current | 55 A | 68 A |
| Soft start built in | No | - |
| Inverter compressor | No | - |
| Install | ||
| Ceiling setup | Ducted or non-ducted | Ducted or non-ducted |
| Ceiling assembly included | No | No |
| Height above roof | 10.5 in | 13.7 in |
| Weight | 93 lb | - |
| App or remote monitoring | No | - |
| Noise and warranty | ||
| Noise | 59 dBA | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2025 | - |