Does SoftStartRV Replace Start Capacitor of RV AC Units

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Hello, I have two of these Advent Ac units and would like to add SoftstartRV to each one. Do they replace the start capacitors? And are there instructions, if needed, when replacing a start capacitor with a SoftstartRV? Thanks!

asked by: Todd

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Expert Reply:

Hey Todd, the SoftStartRV part # SSR54FR does not replace the capacitors of your Advent Air AC units and instead works with them.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Soraya! Yes, the Advent Air #ADV76SR is a good replacement option for your 13,500 Btu Duo-Therm 600315.331. Since your current unit is also 13,500 Btu, this keeps you in the same cooling range instead of jumping up to a larger 15K unit. If your…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Answer 4

Hey Melanie. The reason you can't find a replacement for your GE ARC15AACBL2 15,000 btu air conditioner is because they phased them out. In 2025 all RV AC systems had to change over to a new coolant called R32. This was a EPA mandated decision.…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Hey Lars, welcome back! I can indeed confirm that the Furrion Variable Speed Chill Cube air conditioner with a heat pump is indeed really happening. They are currently available for order (02/04/26) and will be shipped out towards the middle of next…

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Answer 7

Hey Tim welcome back! Your ARH15AACBL2 GE AC unit has the old 410a refrigerant in it so the GE Appliances item #GE64FR you were looking at isn't going to work as a replacement. The EPA mandated R32 refrigerant has been used in all new AC's…

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Hi Collin, welcome back! The most economical replacement is going to be from Advent Air. You will need a complete system since everything moved to R32 refrigerant. If your upgraded thermostat is R32 compatible, or a smart thermostat that got a…

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Answer 9

Hi Nathaniel, Great choice on switching to the Furrion Chill 18,000 BTU! You're going to love the performance and efficiency it brings. One of the biggest advantages of the switch is that Furrion has upgraded their refrigerant from R410A to the…

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