Parts Needed To Add A Heat Strip To A Furrion AC Unit Wired To A Dometic AC System

Question:

I have a new furrion model FR86PR does it have a soft start already installed and do I need the furrion control box to put a heat on this model it is currently plugged into a dometic control box and dometic t-stat and is working fine

asked by: Will S

Expert Reply:

Furrion units, like the # FR86PR, all have built-in start capacitors to store energy and help start up the unit each time. The heat strips Furrion offers would require a Furrion controller, air distribution box, and wall thermostat (non-manual models) to install. If you have a single zone unit you would need the following components:

Furrion Heat Strip Add-On for Furrion Air Conditioner - Manual # FR35SR
Replacement Air Distribution Box for Furrion Chill HE RV Air Conditioners - Manual Control - White # FR28PR.

For systems with electric control (wall thermostat) you would need the following components:

Furrion Heat Strip Add-On for Furrion Air Conditioner - Electric # FR27PR
Replacement Air Distribution Box for Furrion Chill RV Air Conditioners - Electric Control - White # FR57PR

You'll also need a wall thermostat and will need to choose between a single zone or multi zone depending on your trailer's setup:

Replacement Premium Wall Thermostat for Furrion Chill HE RV Air Conditioner - Multi Zone - Black # FR93PR
Replacement Premium Wall Thermostat for Furrion Chill HE RV Air Conditioner - Single Zone - Black # FR33PR