{"title":"Mabru","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mabru-rv-12000-12-volt-dc-air-conditioner","title":"Mabru RV 12000 -12 Volt DC Air Conditioner (12,000 BTU)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCheck out this energy efficient 12-volt air conditioner that is perfect for a camper van. It installs onto your van’s roof just like traditional RV air conditioners but is \u003cem\u003evastly\u003c\/em\u003e more energy efficient. Most rooftop air conditioners require 120 volt AC power to operate. Normally this is provided by shore power or a generator. In some cases you can run a standard unit from an inverter but inverters often struggle “starting” the compressor. In contrast, this Mabru unit runs directly from your 12 volt DC battery bank.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMabru RV air conditioners are \u003cem\u003eextremely\u003c\/em\u003e energy efficient\u003c\/strong\u003e - even when compared to other 12 volt rooftop units. If you take a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1e5_yLnvY6JCDXlWpsNaCZNf7202F82PEMYVzM1GTaCA\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecomparison spreadsheet\u003c\/a\u003e, you'll see that the Mabru uses about the same amount of power as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vanlifeoutfitters.com\/store\/dometic-coolair-2000-rtx-12-volt-air-conditioner\/\"\u003eDometic 2000 RTX\u003c\/a\u003e while producing nearly \u003cem\u003etwice\u003c\/em\u003e the cooling capacity! The reason is that Alain Mabru has leveraged his decades of marine cooling experience to engineer an innovative \"inverter\" system for the compressor. This design provides \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u9TQttujUZc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esubstantial improvements in energy efficiency\u003c\/a\u003e, quieter operation and longer longevity than traditional compressors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, while Mabru is relatively new to the RV\/van market, they are well known and respected in the marine world and have been in business for 38 years providing products for high end private yachts and military vessels. ​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth of the owners of Vanlife Outfitters have the Mabru AC on their personal vans.\u003c\/strong\u003e But don't just take \"our\" word for it. As we update this product page in September of 2023, there have been hundreds of happy customers and you can check out some of the following forum posts where people are discussing the Mabru unit. There are, of course, many others but these threads can get very long and these are \"relatively\" short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/sprinter-source.com\/forums\/index.php?threads\/124066\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sprinter-source.com\/forums\/index.php?threads\/124066\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promasterforum.com\/threads\/minirant-about-12v-air-conditioners-nomadic-cooling.102006\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.promasterforum.com\/threads\/minirant-about-12v-air-conditioners-nomadic-cooling.102006\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/sprinter-source.com\/forums\/index.php?threads\/119671\/page-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sprinter-source.com\/forums\/index.php?threads\/119671\/page-4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend using lithium deep cycle batteries with this unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which unit is best for your rig? \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1e5_yLnvY6JCDXlWpsNaCZNf7202F82PEMYVzM1GTaCA\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecomparison spreadsheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to see many of the most important data points across the various units at a glance. We'll be continually adding to this reference over time and expanding it with as much \"real world\" testing as we can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling Capacity: \u003c\/strong\u003e12,000 BTU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e rated at 33 dBa. \u003cem\u003eOur tests with a phone sound meter show anywhere between 45 and 55 dBa with the phone at waist height in one hand and the other hand touching the unit. You can \u003ca class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EgjzhTcR4pM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esee a video of this test here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption - Amps at 12 Volt DC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFan Low\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFan Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFan High\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLow (Eco)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e22.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e25.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e34.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e40.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e46.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e48.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e51.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e54.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e:  AC unit itself without brackets\/packaging, etc. is 68 lbs. Net weight in box is approximately 76 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\nRooftop unit: 33.8 \" long x 38.2\" wide x 6.5\" tall\u003cbr\u003e\nInterior unit with vents and controls: 18.1\" wide x 11.4\" long x 2.8\" tall\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOptional outer trim panel (with integrated LED lights): 36.9\" wide x 21.5\" long.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoof hole\/cut out size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14.62\" long x  20.125\" wide, plus 4x drilled holes for the mounting bolts. The unit ships with a roof cutting template (\u003ca class=\"hoverZoomLink\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vanlifeoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mabru-ac-roof-opening-template.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eexample photo\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou’ll also need a roof penetration for the wiring that is adjacent to the rooftop unit itself.\u003c\/em\u003e We recommend using something like this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ihlczR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esolar entry gland\u003c\/a\u003e for running the wires through the roof to the location where you’ll connect them to the unit’s 12 volt DC supply from your electrical system. If you use the solar entry gland that you'll need to remove the grey connectors on the wiring harness that comes out of the unit itself and the extra length of harness that is included in the box because the entry gland is designed to have an opening (gland) for both the DC positive (red wire) and DC negative (black wire) to pass through rather than one, much larger connection. You can use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37hIVKV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethese \"splice kits\"\u003c\/a\u003e to connect the wires if you do remove the grey connectors. Regardless of how you route the wires through your roof, we recommend making trying to make this connection accessible for any future maintenance or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unit can also be installed into a \"standard\" 14\" x 14\" roof opening.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eThis requires some basic disassembly and reassembly. Please see the manual (link below) for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: since 2022, the temperature units are shown Farenheit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Are These Units So Much More Efficient Than The Competition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Warning: Nerdy Technical Jargon Below! However, if you geek out on amps, BTUs and decibels please do proceed...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInverter technology on the Mabru high efficiency systems works on a similar principal as the blowers on the units. When a lot of cooling is needed, you want the most cooling out of the system so the compressor is running at full speed. As you get closer to your set temp, the unit will automatically ramp itself back. We have had variable speed blowers for as long as I can remember and we now have the ability to do the same thing with compressors. It is obviously not as simple as just reducing the voltage to the compressor as is done to slow down fans typically but that is the simple way to explain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the benefits of inverter technology?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1.) These compressors do not use capacitors and are not on\/off which allows us to start them slowly, eliminating the wasteful compressor start up amps.\u003cbr\u003e\n2.) The compressors are generally not running at full power all of the time so compressor are not being worked as hard and last longer.\u003cbr\u003e\n3.) As the compressor is slowing down based on demand, the compressor in many cases will not cycle off but rather draw a consistent low amperage. Since the compressor is always running, it does a much better job of keeping the desired temperature without variances in temperature. This also helps with reducing humidity because the evaporator is always cold and removing the moisture from the air. When a standard unit cycles, the evaporator will warm up and will stop drying the air that is passing through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vanlifeoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mabru-RV-Installation-Manual-08-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDF Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca id=\"f5a563ce-e183-4f4e-bb79-a7131afd07d4\" title=\"View this pdf file\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/viewer?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanlifeoutfitters.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2FMabru-RV-Installation-Manual-08-2023.pdf\u0026amp;embedded=true\u0026amp;chrome=false\u0026amp;dov=1\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: 3px; width: 16px; height: 16px;\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/gmpljdlgcdkljlppaekciacdmdlhfeon\/images\/beside-link-icon.svg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cvc_row_inner gap=\"30\"\u003e\u003cvc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"\u003e\u003cvc_single_image image=\"69892\" img_size=\"large\"\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMabru AC on a black Promaster van with the factory, white cover\/shroud.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/vc_single_image\u003e\u003c\/vc_column_inner\u003e\u003cvc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"\u003e\u003cvc_single_image image=\"25885\" img_size=\"large\"\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMabru AC on a black Promaster van with the cover\/shroud spray-painted black.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/vc_single_image\u003e\u003c\/vc_column_inner\u003e\u003c\/vc_row_inner\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cvc_video link=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Xst1ugqDAd4\" title=\"Installation Video\"\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vanlifeoutfitters.com\/installing-the-mabru-12-volt-rooftop-air-conditioner-in-your-camper-van\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCheck out our super-detailed, step-by-step Mabru AC installation blog post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003cvc_empty_space\u003e\u003cvc_single_image image=\"18845\" img_size=\"full\"\u003e\u003cvc_empty_space\u003e\u003cvc_single_image image=\"25292\" img_size=\"full\"\u003e\u003cvc_empty_space\u003e\u003cvc_single_image image=\"27289\" img_size=\"full\"\u003e\u003cvc_empty_space\u003e\u003cvc_single_image image=\"74799\" img_size=\"full\" onclick=\"link_image\" href=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/iondesignvan\/``\" target=\"``_blank``\"\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe photo above shows the Mabru unit installed into \u003ca class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vanlifeoutfitters.com\/our-vans\/boondocker-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJosh's Boondocker 3.0 van\u003c\/a\u003e with a CNC-cut, black acrylic interior panel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003cvc_empty_space\u003e\u003cvc_single_image image=\"27213\" img_size=\"full\" onclick=\"link_image\" href=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/iondesignvan\/``\" target=\"``_blank``\"\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe photo above shows the Mabru unit installed into our customer van (@\u003ca class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/iondesignvan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eiondesignvan\u003c\/a\u003e) with a beautiful custom interior panel to match their van ceiling!\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003cvc_empty_space\u003e\u003cvc_single_image image=\"61237\" img_size=\"full\" onclick=\"link_image\" href=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/iondesignvan\/``\" target=\"``_blank``\"\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe photo above shows the Mabru unit installed into another customer van with a beautiful ceiling trim\/treatment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003cvc_single_image image=\"69612\" img_size=\"full\" onclick=\"link_image\" href=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/iondesignvan\/``\" target=\"``_blank``\"\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe photo above shows another creative customer, professional van builder, \u003ca class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.boujeebuilds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBoujee Builds\u003c\/a\u003e who crafted their own Mabru interior panel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003cvc_empty_space\u003e\u003cvc_single_image image=\"114272\" img_size=\"full\" onclick=\"link_image\" href=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/iondesignvan\/``\" target=\"``_blank``\"\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe photo above shows a black version installed into Sprinter van with the optional trim piece used that includes the LED lights.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003cvc_empty_space\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/vc_empty_space\u003e\u003c\/vc_single_image\u003e\u003c\/vc_empty_space\u003e\u003c\/vc_single_image\u003e\u003c\/vc_single_image\u003e\u003c\/vc_empty_space\u003e\u003c\/vc_single_image\u003e\u003c\/vc_empty_space\u003e\u003c\/vc_single_image\u003e\u003c\/vc_empty_space\u003e\u003c\/vc_single_image\u003e\u003c\/vc_empty_space\u003e\u003c\/vc_single_image\u003e\u003c\/vc_empty_space\u003e\u003c\/vc_single_image\u003e\u003c\/vc_empty_space\u003e\u003c\/vc_video\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvc_single_image image=\"18928\" img_size=\"full\" onclick=\"link_image\"\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/vc_single_image\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMabru 12,000 BTU rooftop AC with approximately 11' wiring harness connected to the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional 11' wiring harness with integrated 80 amp fuse and ring terminals (6 AWG wire).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional, outer trim panel with LED lights. If you choose to make your own trim around the vents\/controls it must also serve as the return air inlet and must provide adequate air flow. \u003ca class=\"hoverZoomLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vanlifeoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mabru-ac-unit-with-custom-trim.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHere is an example photo\u003c\/a\u003e with air flow between the ceiling boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam gasket (1-1\/4\" wide) (green outline).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting brackets (yellow outline).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting bracket extensions (blue outline).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED light wiring (light blue outline).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire ties, mounting hardware, etc. (purple outline).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control (white outline).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic angle brackets - \u003cem\u003enot used\u003c\/em\u003e (red outline).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber spacers - \u003cem\u003enot used\u003c\/em\u003e (pink outline).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional 1\/2\" condensation hose (yellow outline)\u003cem\u003e (no longer included)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof cutting template (not shown). \u003ca class=\"hoverZoomLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vanlifeoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/RV-plane.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExample PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvc_video link=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3kvylxyeWro\"\u003e\u003cvc_empty_space\u003e\u003cvc_single_image image=\"90041\" img_size=\"full\" onclick=\"link_image\" href=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/iondesignvan\/``\" target=\"``_blank``\" title=\"Remote Control Functions\"\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote that a newer version of the remote control was introduced in July 2022. The illustration above shows this new version.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/vc_single_image\u003e\u003c\/vc_empty_space\u003e\u003c\/vc_video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mabru","offers":[{"title":"White Exterior\/White Interior","offer_id":45420075712702,"sku":"MabruRV12000-WW","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Exterior\/Black Interior","offer_id":45420075745470,"sku":"MabruRV12000-BB","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Exterior\/White Interior","offer_id":45420075778238,"sku":"MabruRV12000-BW","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Exterior\/Black Interior","offer_id":45420075811006,"sku":"MabruRV12000-WB","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/6359\/2382\/files\/MABRU_RV_White_Top_View.png?v=1776111613"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/6359\/2382\/collections\/mabru-12000-btu-rooftop-air-conditioner-12-volt-2_412de2e9-672d-4209-b0ca-5c814dbb295c.jpg?v=1764775569","url":"https:\/\/www.vanlifeoutfitters.com\/collections\/mabru.oembed","provider":"Vanlife Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}