Airxcel-9630-725 ADB Manual Bluetooth Heat Pump- White

Works great on my RV. Easy to use and easy installation.

This is a great upgrade to the manual controls for my Coleman-Mach RV air conditioner. This product allows the a/c to be controlled via thermostat so the a/c turns off when the desired temp is reached and then turns back on again to maintain the desired temp. The digital readout on the panel is easy to read and its easy to set. The two vents on the panel work great to point cooled air in specific directions (e.g. into the bunk area in our travel trailer).I did the install myself in about 2 hours. It's not difficult if you're somewhat handy and only requires readily available hand tools. The wiring part might seem daunting but its super simple and the kit includes all of the connectors (I used the existing ones). The instructions are more complex than need be. Do a search on YouTube and you'll find several excellent videos that give step by step instructions.We tested it this weekend in 92F weather in the Socal desert. I set the thermostat to 75F and let it run. The a/c turned off automatically at 75F and then the a/c would cycle on/off as needed to maintain the 75F temp. This was so much more convenient than manually turning the a/c on/off!I did not use the app/Bluetooth control since I was happy with just setting the temp on the panel.Overall, the control panel worked exactly as described and was a great upgrade.

Reviewers saying this is hard to install are incorrect, or just aren't even a little handy. I installed this along with an Rv Airflow module (check them out, expensive but worth it!) in a ducted system. I blocked the air out vent, in the inside piece where the screw in duct piece would get taped) with a cut piece of plastic I had laying around. I just threw the screw up duct piece that came with it away. Connecting the app was a little temperamental at first. I have an android and it crashed a few times when I tried to start it, but I kept trying and it just started working. Got it connected following the instructing and it's all working great. It's nice having the fan kick off when the system isn't cooling. I installed a heating element also and this assy controls it too. The camper is near coastal SC, so the heat strip should be perfect for it! If you have a ducted camper and are thinking about converting your manual ceiling assy over to a wall thermostat like I was, you can easily use this instead to accomplish the same goal. Especially with the RV Airflow module for your camper. That way the existing foam insert used in your ducted system can be tossed and you'll get a lot more airflow through your vents as a bonus!

Not too difficult to install except the flexible plastic duct is hard to secure once the product is in place. The function is great except I can’t get blue tooth to connect at all. The install directions are not great. A YouTube video is much better for installing this product.

The compressor relay overheated and caused its power wire to burn through it's insulation and short off of a neutral inside the control box. Airxcel warranty for aftermarket parts is 1 year. The technical advisor was helpful with information, but he could not warranty the part. It's a shame because it is expensive, and they don't sell just the control box to the public, so they know they have you over a barrel. I found the part locally at State Trailer in Mesa AZ for 50 bucks cheaper than Amazon and I'm stock. When the condenser dies on this unit, we won't buy another Coleman Mach product again.

UPDATE - After several trips and some really hot weather, I'm still very happy with this unit. I may still move the thermostat outside the housing, but it is working fairly well with it in the intended location. My only (small) complaint is that it waits longer than I think it should to turn the AC back on so it gets a little warmer than I'd like right before it kicks on. It not a big deal though.As several people have reported, it does occasionally lose the bluetooth connection, but I have found a simple phone restart fixes that. Not a big deal in exchange for the convenience of being able to control the AC from my phone!Original Review -I had intended to have my RV Service place add a controller and wall thermostat, but after waiting several months for the parts to come in I canceled the order and got this from Amazon in a few days. Due to work I only had a short time to work on it each day, but over the course of 3 days I probably spent 3 hours total. Most of the work I did by myself (60+F), but I did need some help holding a light to get the controller box up inside and also to hold the inside cover up while I made the final connections and got the screws started. You could probably do it yourself if you had to. Nothing complicated, just look it up on YouTube and watch all of the videos since each one shows you some different angles and situations (like what to do if your main wire is too short).Connected right up to my phone and is working great so far. It hasn't been really hot yet, so not sure if I will have to move the thermostat sensor ot not. I installed it as shown for now and will see if I need to move it or not.The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the Freeze Sensor was missing from the box. I contacted Amazon as suggested and they had no idea what I was talking about, so I contacted the Manufacturer who overnighted it to me immediately. Great service, but I feel like this could be a huge problem for someone not experienced with RV AC units especially since the instructions do not have an illustration of the parts in the box (just a list) the diagrams that are in the instructions are pretty much useless.