Availability of Heat Strip or Heat Pump for Furrion Chill Cube RV AC

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Question:

Do you have a heat strip I can make fit the 18k unit.Or when are you adding reverse valve so we have a heat pump also!

asked by: Jon E

Expert Reply:

Hey Jon; I was actually just talking to Furrion about heat options for the Chill Cube yesterday (1/21/2025). At this time, the only way to have heat with this unit is through a furnace on a ducted setup. The Furrion Chill Cube RV AC w/ Air Distribution Box, Thermostat # FR49TD (black) and # FR69TD (white) come with a wall mounted thermostat capable of running a furnace.

However, adding a furnace is pricey and since you asked about a heat strip I'm guessing you don't have one already. You could get a unit with a heat strip or heat pump like the # GE94RR. However, I think it is worth switching to the Chill Cube for all of the great features it has like the variable speed compressor, low power draw from eco and gear modes, remote, and high cooling power. It also uses the new R32 refrigerant which meets the 2025 EPA regulations.

According to Furrion, a heat strip is coming but we don't have an ETA on that. They do not have any information on a potential heat pump. If you want, you could get the AC and supplement something like a space heater for the time being until they release the heat strip. Depending on your setup and the color you want you will need one of the following:

-Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ductless - 18,000 Btu - Black # FR27TD

-Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ductless - 18,000 Btu - White # FR59TD

-Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ducted - 18,000 Btu - Black # FR39TD

-Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ducted - 18,000 Btu - White # FR99TD

All of these come with the air distribution box since a complete replacement is necessary. They also include the wireless remote which acts as the thermostat for the AC.

expert reply by: Robin H

Jon

1/23/2025

So is this an inverter style ac unit and are they coming out with a reversing valve kit for heat ? and does it come with all inside parts and wireless thermostat to just add 120v ac and run it .I bought a dometic and then it took me a month to get all the RIGHT parts from Dometic (3 times) to get to work. Please provide me with all the part #'s to run it as a ac unit. Thanks Jon

Robin H.

1/23/2025

@Jon it is a variable speed AC that dynamically adjusts just like an inverter style AC. It will take less power and have more consistent cooling. They have no plans to come out with a reverse valve kit for heat at this time. The four part numbers I listed out at the bottom of the answer above come with everything you need to run the AC. You will have to choose between ducted or ductless depending on your setup and then the color. I'll go ahead and list them here again to make sure it's clear. -Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ductless - 18,000 Btu - Black # FR27TD -Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ductless - 18,000 Btu - White # FR59TD -Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ducted - 18,000 Btu - Black # FR39TD -Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ducted - 18,000 Btu - White # FR99TD

Michael

5/2/2025

What if I have ducted setup with a furnace? Do I need a different system for that?

Robin H.

5/2/2025

@Michael if you want everything to work together the answer is yes. You will need one of the units that comes with the thermostat which are as follows: -Furrion Chill Cube RV AC w/ Air Distribution Box, Thermostat - Ducted - White # FR69TD -Furrion Chill Cube RV AC w/ Air Distribution Box, Thermostat - Ducted - Black # FR49TD You can also leave your existing thermostat to run on its own and have the AC run independently with the ADB and remote acting as the AC thermostat. If you decide to go this route the # FR39TD or # FR99TD listed in the original answer are what you need. Most people swap out the wall thermostat so it is all connected.

Steve S.

5/12/2025

@RobinH Just trying to be clear to be sure before I order. I have a 2003 Fleetwood Bounder 35R (Ford) and the replacement search says to order the 13.5k BTU unit FR82PV which comes with Coleman Mack wiring harness and spacers. I think it is better to upgrade to the Cube system for max cooling so I should order the unit FR99TD to replace both of my ducted units? Then my wall thermostat will still control the Furnace Only, and will one remote control both AC units or just the unit each remote shipped with? The reason no wiring harness is included is the Cube units are not connecting to the wall thermostat? What about the coleman spacers?

Robin H.

5/13/2025

@SteveS it doesn't include a wiring harness because it is a complete replacement. We actually don't recommend the adapters anymore since there are too many compatibility issues. They're going to be phased out soon as everything is getting replaced with R32 anyway. I also agree that the Chill Cube is a better upgrade/choice. The # FR99TD is the correct system for your ducted setup. Your existing thermostat will continue to run the furnace and then you can use one or both remotes. They aren't tied to a particular unit, it is more a matter of which one is in range since it uses IR. Even if the remote is out of range the ADB has its own controls and sensor to hold temp.