Furrion Chill Cube Non Ducted AC with Oscillating Air Distribution Box for Improved RV Airflow
Updated 06/08/2026 | Published 05/26/2026 >
Question:
Are there alternative Air Distribution Boxes ADB that fit the Chill Cube and aid in blowing air towards the rear of the camper in a non-ducted setting? We have a 2025 Rpod 171 with the Furrion FACR15HESA-BL. It’s too loud. Last summer, I changed out the horizontal ADB to the lateral ADB to ensure air flows to both the front and rear of our camper. I like the quieter reviews of the new Chill Cube, but I am hesitant to go back to only having air flow blow towards the front of the camper vs in both directions. Thank you.
asked by: John N
Expert Reply:
John, that is a completely valid concern, especially since you already went through the trouble of switching from the horizontal air distribution box to the lateral version just to improve airflow throughout your R Pod. The last thing you want is to spend the money on a quieter AC and end up with a hot spot in the rear of the camper again.
The good news is, the non ducted Chill Cube system part # FR59TD that you are looking at uses a very different design than traditional front discharge air boxes. Furrion specifically designed it with an oscillating vent and multi directional airflow. According to Furrion, the vent projects air forward but oscillates to move air throughout the vehicle and across a wider area than standard air distribution boxes. The vent is also adjustable and designed to circulate air throughout the cabin rather than simply blasting it straight ahead.
I have also had several customers comment on how surprisingly quiet the Chill Cube is. At around 60 decibels during operation, it is roughly comparable to a normal conversation, which is a dramatic improvement over many traditional RV rooftop units. Combined with the variable speed compressor technology, it delivers a much smoother and quieter cooling experience than the FACR15HESA BL.
While I cannot guarantee it will duplicate the exact airflow pattern of your current lateral discharge setup, the oscillating vent was specifically designed to improve air circulation throughout smaller non ducted RVs like your R Pod. If noise reduction is your top priority, I think the Chill Cube is one of the best upgrades available today.
How much cooler did the rear of the R Pod get after you switched to the lateral ADB last summer?

Matthew R.
6/1/2026
@John N , the following portion of Heather A 's is the one to focus on "According to Furrion, the vent projects air ***forward*** but oscillates to move air throughout the vehicle and across a wider area than standard air distribution boxes.". When compared to an ADB that simply dumps straight down it does cover a wider area, bit if you're watching the fan louvers in a video of this unit, you'll see they essentially move from near closed to open at a 90 degree angle. So you'll get decent coverage directly under the unit, and the front of the camper from the point the A/C is installed, but not behind it. In your Rpod 171 , the A/C is sitting almost perfectly above the axle, so starting with the fridge and working through to the front of the RV where the dinette is, would get the air most directly from this unit. You could have a fan that you plug in to try and push that air towards the back, but otherwise you're relying on the air in the RV to eventually equalize for the rear to be as cool as the front.


Dan S.
6/1/2026
John, Not sure exactly what your question is about alternative Air Box, but the folks at eTrailer should be able to answer what products are available. I have a 35’ fifth wheel camper and replaced the noisy Dometic 13K BTU Ducted with the Chill Cube 18K BTU Ducted model. Also replaced an exhaust fan in front of the bedroom with an 18K Non ducted (Oscillating) air box. These are Awesome products, so quiet, and energy efficient. I can put both on at the same time in the Dehumidifier Mode in my driveway on a 15 amp circuit and it won’t trip the breaker. Usually do this prior to a camping trip while loading my stuff. There are also reduced power option settings for Boondoggle trips. I use the hand held remote s for the thermostat in the Follow Me setting. Highly recommended product!

John N.
6/8/2026
Thanks Heather, and thanks to the other owners who have replied as well. I had a chance to see / hear a Chill Cube in action this past weekend in a friend's class C. There is no doubt that it's a quieter and more power efficient unit than the Chill unit we currently have. But, I'm disappointed that Furrion doesn't have other ADB options available. As Matthew R. pointed out, our AC is centrally located, and the Chill cube would blow air towards the front half of the camper. But the bed in the back would require additional fans to help move air from the front of the camper to the back sleeping area at night. In hot southern summers, that's inconvenient. Considering our current AC is only 2 years old and functions as designed, it's challenging to spend so much money when we'll fix 1 problem (noise), but create a different problem (air flow direction). I'll keep an eye out to see if either Furrion designs an additional ADB option, or if another company's inverter AC will meet our needs better. Thanks again for the input!
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Reid F.
5/31/2026
I don't know of a different ADB, but I'd be interested. In my small Wildwood X-Lite the ChillCube does great at projecting forward and keeping me cool at night. The rear bathroom does get quite warm compared to my old Coleman that sent air both directions. I will say though that the unit is quiet!! I used to have to turn off the Coleman AC if I was on the phone. Not the case with the ChillCube.