All though I don't have a nova kool yet I have checked them out thoroughly. I plan to put one in my TC also. They must be thinking of us truck camper guys with their awesome sizes. I myself would get the AC option, unless you don't do hardly any shore power camping. That way if you have depleted battery's your converter can concentrate on them instead of running the fridge on a hot day. They also have spec sheets on how much ventilation you need at their website. I believe another gentleman here installed one and left the original venting and has had no problems. You probably know they also sell a unit that needs no venting but it may not fit in your rig. JMHO