Replacement AC for 1982 Camper

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Hello, My husband and I own a 1982 camper trailer in a Park in AZ. I would like to replace the AC Unit. On the title it says Make Sincerely, Barbara

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Hi Barbara! For your 1982 camper trailer I recommend the new Furrion Chill Cube AC. This unit has an incredibly low power draw, 18k Btu capacity, variable speed compressor, and is unbelievably quiet. The correct replacement will depend on your current setup. You can choose from the following based on ducted/ductless and color:

-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

-Furrion Chill Cube RV AC w/ ADB, Thermostat - Ducted - White # FR69TD (if you also have a furnace)

-Furrion Chill Cube RV AC w/ ADB, Thermostat - Ducted - Black # FR49TD (if you also have a furnace)

The models with a wall thermostat are designed so you can run your furnace as well. You can also run the furnace off of the existing thermostat and run the chill cube off of the remote and ADB controls. All of the systems come with a remote that also acts as the thermostat. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out in the comments below.

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Kyle

4/18/2025

I was wondering what the minimum wall thickness can be? I have an Airstream and roof thickness is about 2 inches. Would this unit work?

Robin H.

4/22/2025

@Kyle the roof thickness needs to be 3.5” (90mm) to 6” (152mm). All you need to do is add in some wood or other material to get that extra 1.5" around the opening. This is a common practice, especially when adding an AC to an Airstream or older trailers where the roof isn't as thick. It is definitely worth the extra work to install the Chill Cube.

Answer 1

Hey Josh, yeah the Furrion Chill Cubes are really nice and all of the feedback we have gotten on them is that they are worth the hype. They are very quiet, blow really cold, and also the ability for the remote to act as a thermostat is really nice as…

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Answer 2

Hello David. You will definitely want to go with the Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ductless - 18,000 Btu - White #FR59TD. My favorite feature about the new Furrion Chill Cube is the remote that comes with the air…

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Answer 3

Hello Bud, thanks for reaching out. At this time there is no heat strip available for the Furrion Chill Cube AC units. Furrion is working on making one, but they are not available yet. We hope to have them available later this year, but there is no…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

Hello Dave. I recommend the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE28YR. This uses a corrosion-resistant Maxx coat finish, which is similar to Dacromet or Zinc only better. So not as expensive as stainless, but still good rust resistance. These hubs have a 6 on…

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Answer 6

Hey Dusty! There is a lot of information out there right now about Chill Cube. Some of it is definitely confusing, especially when we have people trying to use parts that aren't designed for the new R32 systems. On top of that, the Chill Cube…

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Answer 7

Hey Mark, the oscillating vent of the Furrion Chill Cube #FR27TD points to the front. Is there anyway you could use it pointing forward?

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Answer 8

Hey Bryan, thanks for reaching out. You can upgrade the AC unit, but it will mean replacing your entire AC system - rooftop unit and controls/distribution box. Reason being the new Coleman units use a different refrigerant than the old units, and the…

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Answer 9

Hey Neil. The 18,000 Btu Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner item #LC34DX fits a 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" cutout which is pretty standard on RV's. If you meant to write Dometic instead of domestic then yes it'll fit in your existing…

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Answer 10

Hey Troy! The reason you aren't seeing a direct replacement is because they're no longer around. Everyone switched to the new R32 refrigerant in 2025 because of the EPA regulations so R410A units are no longer being produced. All of the old…

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Answer 11

Hi JD; the Furrion Chill Cube #FR49TD air distribution box has a vent on it you can open and close. See the picture attached below. When it is closed it forces more of the air through the ducted system. Assuming you have a ducted system you will need…

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Answer 12

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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