RecPro 13.5K RP-AC3501
A low-cost, complete 13,500 BTU cool-only unit for travel trailers that run on hookups.
Amazon $959.95$959.95
3.7/5
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.
- 13,500 BTUCooling
- 12.8 ARunning current
- Heat stripHeat
Check price at Amazon$852.29
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Lowest price per BTU in the Coleman-Mach line
- Works with ducted or non-ducted ceiling assemblies
- A 5,600 BTU heat strip can be added for cool mornings
Cons
- Ceiling assembly costs extra
- Stands almost 14 in above the roof, so it adds to clearance height
- No soft start, so a small generator may struggle to start it
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 38203-066 |
|---|---|
| Cooling and power | |
| Cooling capacity | 13,500 BTU |
| Heat | Heat strip |
| Running current | 12.8 A |
| Soft start built in | No |
| Inverter compressor | No |
| Install | |
| Ceiling setup | Ducted or non-ducted |
| Ceiling assembly included | No |
| Height above roof | 13.8 in |
| Weight | 79.5 lb |
| App or remote monitoring | No |
| Noise and warranty | |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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Furrion Chill HE 13,500 BTU
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