The Dometic FreshJet 5 line spans 2 generations and 6 models, from the Dometic Penguin II High Efficiency and Dometic Penguin II 13,500 BTU to the Dometic FreshJet 5 High Efficiency, Dometic FreshJet 5 13,500 BTU and Dometic FreshJet 5 15,000 BTU. Ratings run from 2.5/5 to 2.8/5. 4 of them are still sold.
Each column is one generation, oldest on the left; each row follows one model into the model that replaced it. Ratings are out of 5 and compare each model against its own size.
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Generation by generation
Penguin II High Efficiency to FreshJet 5 High Efficiency
The Dometic FreshJet 5 High Efficiency replaced the Dometic Penguin II High Efficiency. Both rate 2.8/5.
| Spec | Penguin II High Efficiency | FreshJet 5 High Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Running current | 14.1 A | 10.8 A |
| Starting current | 53 A | 55 A |
| Heat | No | Heat strip |
Full Penguin II High Efficiency vs FreshJet 5 High Efficiency comparison
Penguin II 13,500 BTU to FreshJet 5 13,500 BTU
The Dometic FreshJet 5 13,500 BTU replaced the Dometic Penguin II 13,500 BTU. It rates higher, 2.6/5 against 2.5/5.
| Spec | Penguin II 13,500 BTU | FreshJet 5 13,500 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Running current | 15.3 A | 15.6 A |
| Starting current | 52 A | 57 A |
| Heat | No | Heat strip |
Full Penguin II 13,500 BTU vs FreshJet 5 13,500 BTU comparison