Atwood Air Command AC-1501 RV A/C Unit - New

When we first did the conversion on the Good News Bus we ordered a used Carrier A/C unit from ebay.  If I remember right we paid around $350 for it.  Yesterday we woke up to a warm bus.  At first I thought maybe the unit had just froze up in the night but after some trouble shooting and smelling a slight burning smell we came to the conclusion that our old unit had died.  It probably got more use in the last 6 years then most RV A/C units get in a lifetime.  The bus quickly became hot.  The heat index yesterday for our location was 108 F.

We did some calling and found the Atwood Air Command A/C unit at a Carpenter's Campers located in Pensacola, Florida.  Larry Overman, the parts manager, was very helpful.  

Installing it was a bit tricky, not because of the unit itself but because of the location where the unit goes.  We had to modify the install bracket so that it offsets the roof unit by 2".  We did all this in probably 120 F.  

After installing it we kicked it on and the bus cooled off very quickly.  So far we are very happy with the unit.  It keeps the entire bus nice and cool even in the Florida heat!

Here are the specs on the unit:

Air Command is the QUIETEST, MOST EFFICIENT air conditioner in its class,  with 18K BTU equivalent performance... THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY using the LEAST AMOUNT OF ENERGY. 

Air Command was designed, tested, and proven in the Australian "Outback" to withstand rigors of the harshest elements. This model features 18K BTU equivalent* performance, superior V-FLOW™ air distribution, a digital thermostat with remote control, and an independent dual motor design... even heat pumps come standard in 18K models! Air Command's durability, function, and features are unlike anything else on the market today. 

Ultra Light Weight
Lightest in class with an aerodynamic front profile.

Electronic Thermostat w/ Remote Control
Precise temperature control from anywhere in the coach.