Replacement AC for 1998 Fleetwood Bounder

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I have a 1998 32 Fleetwood Bounder motorhome. The motorhome has ducted AC. The rear AC has stopped working. What unit is recommended, and do I need to update the thermostat?

asked by: W.F. W

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Hey W.F.! If you're looking for a 13.5k Btu unit like the Advent Air # ADV96SR that is a good option but you're going to have to replace the entire system. Everything moved to the new R32 refrigerant in 2025 due to EPA regulations, and these AC units aren't backwards compatible with the old R410A setups.

Since you have a ducted setup you need the Advent Air RV Air Conditioner System # ADV95SR. This comes with the AC system, thermostat, start capacitor, and air distribution box. A 15k Btu unit # ADV92SR is also available. A heat strip # ADV34QR is also available separately.

Where are you headed once you get your AC replaced?

expert reply by: Robin H

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Rick K.

3/22/2026

I bought the kit unit with the thermostat works perfect definitely get the one with the thermostat you will have to change it out

Answer 1

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 2

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 3

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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Answer 4

Hey David, it sounds like you know what you're doing but I've also gone ahead and found the wiring diagram for the Replacement Single Zone Thermostat for Dometic RV Air Conditioners #DMC79FR for you to check out so you can use it as a cross…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

The best replacement option we offer for a Atwood GC10A-4E Water Heater is tankless, the Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater part #FR68SR. It won't be a direct replacement but still pretty easy nonetheless as they are very similar. That said, you…

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Answer 7

This all makes perfect sense Clinton, and you gave really good detail. Here's the good news, you can absolutely upgrade from your 13k BTU unit to a 15k BTU unit with no issues. Both sizes use the same standard roof opening, so it’s a…

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Answer 8

Hi Leah; you won't have to run new wiring but it isn't as simple as plug and play. The thermostat and air distribution box will have to be changed for both of your existing AC units. All of the old systems are set up for R410A refrigerant so…

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