Name: Dometic Penguin II High Efficiency
Brand: Dometic
Price: 899.00 USD

2.8/5#4 of 4 in under 12,000 BTU RV air conditioners Discontinued
2.8

For a small trailer or van on limited power that wants a low profile at the lowest price, while stock lasts.

Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Newer model: the Dometic FreshJet 5 High Efficiency replaces this one (rated 2.8, #3 under 12,000 BTU). See every Dometic FreshJet 5 generation.

Discontinued: no longer sold new; the links below may show remaining or used stock.

Pros

Cheapest Dometic low-profile unit on Amazon
Draws less current than the 13,500 BTU models, easier on a 15 A circuit or small generator
Low 10.4 in profile

Cons

The Dometic Penguin II family

Every Dometic Penguin II model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

Model	Cooling	Rating	Price
Dometic Penguin II High Efficiency (this one) Discontinued	11,000 BTU	2.8/5	$899
Dometic Penguin II 13,500 BTU Discontinued	13,500 BTU	2.5/5	$1,323.14

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.

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