RecPro 13.5K Low Profile Heat Pump
A low-profile 13,500 BTU heat pump for rigs where roof height matters, with the ceiling assembly included.
Amazon $1,349.95$1,349.95
2.6/5
For owners replacing a Penguin II or anyone who needs a low roof profile; it is the current R-32 low-profile 13,500 BTU unit from Dometic.
- 13,500 BTUCooling
- 15.6 ARunning current
- 57 AStarting current
- Heat stripHeat
Check price at Amazon$1,234.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Older model: this replaces the Dometic Penguin II 13,500 BTU (rated 2.5). See every Dometic FreshJet 5 generation.
Pros
- Fits a 10.5 in profile under low bridges and garage doors, the same footprint as a Penguin II
- Built-in hard start helps it start when other loads are running
- Quieter than the Penguin II it replaces, by up to 9 dB on low
Cons
- Needs a separately bought ceiling assembly or controls
- About 30 lb heavier than standard-profile FreshJet 3 units
- One-year limited warranty in the current manual
The Dometic FreshJet 5 family
Every Dometic FreshJet 5 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Cooling | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dometic FreshJet 5 High Efficiency | 11,000 BTU | 2.8/5 | $1,294.99 |
| Dometic FreshJet 5 13,500 BTU (this one) | 13,500 BTU | 2.6/5 | $1,234.99 |
| Dometic FreshJet 5 15,000 BTU | 15,000 BTU | 2.6/5 | $1,329.99 |
| Dometic FreshJet 5 15K Heat Pump | 15,000 BTU | 2.5/5 | $1,614.19 |
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 | FJX5457M |
|---|---|
| Cooling and power | |
| Cooling capacity | 13,500 BTU |
| Heat | Heat strip |
| Running current | 15.6 A |
| Starting current | 57 A |
| Soft start built in | No |
| Inverter compressor | No |
| Install | |
| Ceiling setup | Ducted or non-ducted |
| Ceiling assembly included | No |
| Height above roof | 10.5 in |
| Weight | 93 lb |
| App or remote monitoring | No |
| Noise and warranty | |
| Noise | 59 dBA |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2025 |
Alternatives in this size
Dometic FreshJet 3 13,500 BTU
A light, inexpensive replacement for a Brisk II or another standard-profile 13,500 BTU unit when roof height is not a concern.
Amazon $867.80$867.80
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
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