Is Start Capacitor Needed For Furrion 15k Btu AC FACR15HESA-BL-AM

Updated 08/27/2025 | Published 05/20/2024

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Furrion Chill HE Replacement RV Air Conditioner Unit for Furrion Setup - 15,000 Btu - Black

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$1006.43

SoftStartRV Soft Start for Single Zone Air Conditioner Setup - Qty 1

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Question:

Can you install a soft start on the Furrion 15k AC unit (model - FACR15HESA-BL-AM)? Which soft start is recommended if so? Thanks

asked by: David

Expert Reply:

Hey David,

Yes, a soft start can be installed on the Furrion FACR15HESA-BL-AM - which on our site is the Furrion Chill HE # FR86PR.

The one we offer and customers have had great results with is the SoftStartRV Soft Start for Single Zone Air Conditioner Setup # SSR54FR.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Trey

8/26/2025

What start capacitor should I order for the FACR15HESA-BL Furrion unit?

Jameson C.

8/26/2025

@Trey I would go with the SoftStartRV part # SSR54FR which actually does more than just be a capacitor. It also strategically activates your RV AC unit so that not all of the current gets drawn on it at once which helps reduce amperage draw as well.

Trey

8/27/2025

@JamesonC Thanks for the quick reply. My furrion unit kept tripping the breaker on my 5000W generator. I bought that exact Softstart unit and hooked it up (correctly) and the problem continued. Was hoping to replace a capacitor and see if that helps before assuming I need a new unit. Any rec's on the exact start capacitor I need for this unit? thanks again.