Replacing A Dometic Duo-Therm RV AC System With The Furrion Chill RV Air Conditioner System

Updated 03/18/2024 | Published 10/28/2021

Question:

the units on my holiday rambler never ran . Im confused on the existing units they were dual therm does that mean they had a heat mode also. and you said that if I wanted to go with the second option they came with distribution boxes, so that means I wouldnt be able to use the existing ducting that is in the RV now.

asked by: Jose V

Expert Reply:

Dometic labels their AC units as "Duo Therm" but that is more just branding than meaning they would also have a heating function. Some models do have heat pumps or a heat strip though which I can determine for you if you send in a picture of the serial number sticker which you can find inside the rooftop unit.

The Furrion Chill HE RV Air Conditioner System - Mutli Zone - 15,000 Btu - LED - White # FR67FJ is compatible with ducted and ductless systems so it will work your 1999 Holiday Rambler's duct system. You may only have a plenum in place of a distribution box since your system is ducted but you can swap it out for the Furrion distribution box.

expert reply by: Kevin C

Clarissa

3/16/2024

Hello, I have a 2012 Palomino Puma with a Dometic Duo Therm AC System. I am wanting to replace this original piece of equipment for a Furrion® FACR15HESA-PS-AM, White Chill HE RV Roof Air Conditioner. Will this be okay?

Kevin C.

3/18/2024

@Clarissa If you're replacing just the rooftop unit then the Furrion # FR58PR you referenced would be work, you'll just need to check if your current system uses a 6-pin or 9-pin connector. The # FR58PR will work for a 6-pin and the # FR42PV will come with an adapter so that you can plug into a 9-pin system. If your unit has a heat pump then you will have a 9-pin connector.

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