Dometic RTX 1000 12v AC unit

[GinoandLinda]

We were watching a series on Discovery+ called Van Go, about a group of guys that build out custom camping vans. They use the Dometic RTX 1000 12v AC quite a bit and sometimes, when they have enough battery, the Dometic RTX 2000.

The RTX1000 claims 1200watts, 4100BTU, 12hours run time(not sure how many batteries though). Interesting little rooftop unit.

[MyronL]

I see two problems: no word listing the db's -how loud is it, and,
roof opening don't match up with Escape standard 14x14" opening.

[rubicon327]

Neat units but they are really truck cab coolers. Look to be pretty loud in standard Dometic fashion. Might be a little short on BTU’s for all but the smallest Escapes. I can say that our 9,000 BTU mini-split is perfect for the 19 and 21. I also don’t see an advantage to 12V DC power wiring when you can run a small efficient AC off an inverter and also have the 120V AC for other uses. Yeah there are some inverter losses but not that much.

[GinoandLinda]

Originally Posted by MyronL

I see two problems: no word listing the db's -how loud is it, and,
roof opening don't match up with Escape standard 14x14" opening.

Borrowing from Johnny Cash's song, One Piece at a Time, maybe we could get it to work with the help of an A-daptor kit.