Recommended Replacement For A Ducted Dometic RV Air Conditioner System

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I need to replace my air condition unit in my 5th wheel. My unit is ducted through vents inside my RV. Its mounted to the top of my RV. My A/C unit is not exposed inside the RV at all, it is controlled by a thermostat. What would be your recommendation for the type of A/C to replace this model #? My RV is located in a campground and uses shore power only, so a capacity probably would not be necessary. Would the Furion be the better choice?

asked by: THOMAS T

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To replace just your rooftop condenser unit I recommend the Furrion Chill Replacement RV Air Conditioner # FR42PV. This unit is designed to work with ducted systems, like you currently have, and comes with wiring harness adapter that will make the wiring a simple plug and play installation. This will also allow you to retain use of your current thermostat so that you don't have to run any wires or make any new holes in your trailer.

It does already have a start capacitor installed on it which will help your unit run smoother to increase its lifespan. Even though you're going to be on campground shore power there is still a chance the the power pedestal can face a surge if everyone in the campground has their AC's running. The capacitor is going to take the edge off and make it easier to run.

Of the current options on the market I do recommend the Furrion as it's quieter, runs more efficiently.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Kurt

5/27/2024

I'm can't find the controle board Ina demetis ac with jaycommand. The only number I got 8530A140. Where can I find this

Kevin C.

5/28/2024

@Kurt Dometic will some times hide the controller inside of the rooftop unit. In the attached video below you can see where I ran into this same issue and then removed and mounted it in the same place on the new unit I was installing. You'll most likely need to remove the plastic shroud and then the second metal cover on the unit to find it.

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Paula L.

10/25/2024

Will this Furion model, FR42PV, work with any thermostate? Our 5th wheel has the dometic CCII thermostates.

Kevin C.

10/25/2024

@PaulaL The Furrion Chill HE Replacement RV Air Conditioner # FR42PV would plug into the controller for the Dometic system which would be what communicates with the thermostat so you shouldn't have an issue. You will need to check that your controller is mounted with the air distribution box in the ceiling and not inside the rooftop unit though. If it is you'll need to see if you can relocate it in to the space where the air distribution box sits or replace the entire system.

Paula L.

10/26/2024

@KevinC Like Thomas T above, the A/C units in our 5th wheel are not exposed inside the RV at all, there is no distribution box, it is ducted only. I believe when we changed one of the units 5 years ago the controller was in the A/C unit, but we might be able to move it, we will have to check that.

Kevin C.

10/27/2024

@PaulaL

Dick

7/6/2025

I am looking to replace my 2017 Forest River Gray Wolf Ltd w a single dometic 13500 ducted with a more efficient ac that will be a non modification needed fit drop in w my thermostat and would you recommend any other adds

Robin H.

7/7/2025

@Dick everything is switching to the new R32 refrigerant and all of our old R410A stock for Dometic setups is gone. The new parts aren't backwards compatible so you will need a complete system. Even if this switch wasn't happening, we no longer recommend swapping the AC unit unless it is the exact same model due to compatibility issues. The most efficient replacement out there right now is the new Furrion Chill Cube. This uses a variable speed compressor so it is unmatched in efficiency, cooling power, and is incredibly quiet. Since you have a ducted setup you need the # FR99TD (White) or # FR39TD (Black). This comes with a new ADB and a remote which acts as the thermostat.

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Dick

7/7/2025

I looked at those initially and started a chat with your chat line ,my thermostat has the furnace with it so your chat recommended the following with a heat pump . I assume the control box mounts inside with the distribution box next to it? GE Appliances Deluxe Plus RV AC System w/ Heat Pump - Ducted - 15,000 Btu - White - Complete System

Jameson C.

7/7/2025

@Dick That GE solution would be a really solid option.

David

9/6/2025

I have a soft start installed in my dometic. Would i remove it and install in the furion to keep surge amps down?

Kate F.

9/8/2025

@David You can most definitely take the soft start # SSR54FR out of your Dometic to install in your new Furrion. What Furrion did you go with?

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Answer 1

Hey Mike! The Advent Air RV Air Conditioner #ADV74QR is only designed to work with an R32 setup. Your old unit is going to be R410A, so the old components won't be compatible. Since everything moved to R32 last year due to EPA regulations a…

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Hi Sherrill! The Advent Air 13.5k RV Air Conditioner #ADV96SR have a decibel rating of 76, so roughly the sound of a fairly loud vacuum cleaner. One thing to also be aware of, this is only the roof top unit and it does not include the other…

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Hi Jim; I'm sorry to say the GE Appliances Low-Profile RV AC #GE43ZR cannot be used to replace your Dometic Penguin II. I'm sure your existing AC is an old R410A unit. Everything switched to the new R32 refrigerant this year to follow the new…

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Hey Doug welcome back! To replace your Dometic Duo-Therm 57915.331, I recommend the Advent Air RV Air Conditioner System item #ADV92SR in white or item #ADV62SR in black. There's no way to just replace your AC unit, you'll need to replace all…

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Hey Hayato, the SoftStart kit part #SSR54FR that you referenced would be what you are looking for. This is compatible with the Furrion AC unit you have now and will do a great job reducing amperage draw when firing up the AC unit! How do you like the…

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Answer 6

Hello Chris, thanks for reaching out. Sadly, the ACM150B has been discontinued and is no longer available. With all of the new units going to the R32 refrigerant, the best option for replacing your Dometic 936000681 will be a full AC system…

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Hey Scott, it sounds like you are looking for an AC unit that also has a heat pump built into it that can also provide some heat. For that the GE Appliances Deluxe part #GE85ZR would be a great option as this is a 15k btu rated system that has a heat…

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We have recently learned that the 2012 Ford Fusion cannot be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. Front wheel drive models can be towed on a tow dolly, such as #RM-2050-1. But all wheel drive models cannot. They would have to be placed on a…

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Hey Cory! Advent has recently come out and stated that their AC units are not as compatible as they thought they were. Additionally, they have added that any the warranty of their components, like the item #ASA86YR, will be voided if connected to a…

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Hi Allen, welcome back! The Thermostat for Furrion Chill Cube Ducted RV Air Conditioners #LC74DX is compatible with the #FR97TQ. However, if you're planning on using it for your furnace we have run into a lot of compatibility issues. If you have…

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Hey Joe, thanks for reaching out. Yes, you can replace your front 13.5K AC only unit with a similar size heat pump model, but since you’re planning to update both units, moving to a fully matched system is the best way to ensure everything…

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Hey Bruce! The SoftStartRV Soft Start #SSR54FR is what you need for your 13K Btu Furrion Chill HE AC unit. This is a universal kit so while it won't be plug and play, it will still work with your Furrion. What's the driving force pushing you…

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