13,500 BTU is the standard size for travel trailers and the second zone of a larger RV. It cools a trailer up to about 30 ft in most weather and runs on a 30 A hookup with room for other loads; with a soft start, many run on a 3,000 W generator.
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.
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- RecPro 13.5K RP-AC3501#1 of 10Full review
A low-cost, complete 13,500 BTU cool-only unit for travel trailers that run on hookups.
Amazon $959.95$959.9513,500 BTU12 A59.7 dBA - Coleman-Mach 3 Plus 13,500 BTU#2 of 10Full review
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.
Amazon $852.29$852.2913,500 BTU12.8 A- - Furrion Chill HE Low Profile 13.5K#3 of 10Full review
A low profile heat pump unit for rigs that need roof height clearance and some electric heat, at a sale price under $1,000.
Nomadic Supply $997.95 Camping World $1,319$997.9513,500 BTU11.5 A- - Furrion Chill HE 13,500 BTU#4 of 10Full review
A standard 13,500 BTU rooftop unit for travel trailers that need a Furrion-compatible replacement, with modest running current.
Amazon $1,089$1,08913,500 BTU11.2 A- - TURBRO Greenland 13.5K Inverter#5 of 10Full review
An inverter heat pump for generator and inverter users who want a gentle start and quiet low-speed running in a slim shell.
Amazon $1,099$1,09913,500 BTU-45 dBA - RecPro 13.5K Low Profile Heat Pump#6 of 10Full review
A low-profile 13,500 BTU heat pump for rigs where roof height matters, with the ceiling assembly included.
Amazon $1,349.95$1,349.9513,500 BTU14 A56 dBA - Dometic FreshJet 3 13,500 BTU#7 of 10Full review
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$867.8013,500 BTU16.2 A- - Dometic FreshJet 5 13,500 BTU#8 of 10Full review
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.
Amazon $1,234.99$1,234.9913,500 BTU15.6 A59 dBA - Dometic Brisk II 13,500 BTU#9 of 10Full review
For an owner who wants an identical Brisk II swap; most buyers will do better with the cheaper, lighter FreshJet 3.
Amazon $1,697$1,69713,500 BTU14.9 A- - Dometic Penguin II 13,500 BTU Discontinued#10 of 10Full review
Only for owners who want an exact Penguin II match; the FreshJet 5 13,500 BTU is Dometic’s direct replacement and costs less.
Amazon $1,323.14$1,323.1413,500 BTU15.3 A-
