Updating RV Air Conditioner - Which Rooftop Unit And Interior Pieces To Converter From R410A To R32?

Published 05/13/2026

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GE Appliances HE RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu - Ducted or Non-Ducted - R32 - White - AC Unit Only

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$729.14

Ducted Install Kit for GE Appliances RV ACs - Air Distribution, Thermostat, Controls - Black - R32

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$201.96

Question:

My RV has a ducted ceiling setup, and I want to switch to a newer GE 13.5K high-efficiency unit. What else do I need besides the rooftop AC? Will it work with old stuff?

asked by: Micah

Expert Reply:

Hey Micah! The GE Appliances HE # GE44FR is the rooftop AC unit only, so for your ducted setup that has ceiling vents throughout the RV for AC airflow, you’ll want to add the GE ducted install kit # GE56FR. That kit gives you the air distribution box, thermostat, and controls needed to complete the system.

That matching kit is important because the newer R32 AC units are not made to reuse older pre-2025 ceiling assemblies or control parts. So instead of trying to match up outdated components, # GE44FR with # GE56FR gives you the correct GE setup for a ducted RV.

The # GE44FR is the 13,500 Btu high-efficiency model and is rated for a 15-amp circuit breaker, which makes it a nice choice when you do not need a larger 15K unit. What was the model of your old AC system, Micah?