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Recommended Furrion Chill Cube for a 2016 Airstream Interstate Motorhome  

Updated 07/19/2026 | Published 07/14/2026

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Is this compatible with Airstream Interstate?

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It sure is Maurice. The Furrion Variable Speed Chill Cube RV AC w/ Heat Pump & Ceiling Assembly item # FR77TQ will definitely work as a replacement on your 2016 Airstream Interstate motorhome. It requires a dedicated 20 amp breaker which is what your current AC system is powered by.

The Furrion item # FR77TQ includes an air distribution box for ductless setups. The included wireless remote will allow you to control the settings. This system fits the standard cutout size so it'll be a solid upgrade with no compatibility issues.

We also have the Furrion Variable Speed Chill Cube RV AC w/ Heat Pump & Ceiling Assembly item # FR87TQ, which is an identical system it just includes a black AC unit.

What kind of climate do you typically camp in and do you do any boondocking?

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G S.

7/17/2026

How thick is your ceiling? In my experience the Furrion chill cube was designed for ceilings 3 1/2 inches to 6 inches. My camper, the ceiling was only 2 inches, my trailer is aluminum. Yours could be similar. If your ceiling is under 3 1/2 inches, you will need to make an adapter/spacer between the air conditioner and the distribution box. I can tell you both eTrailer and Furrion were not able to offer any assistance (other than to tell me that I’ll need to build my own spacer. I built my own space or using inch and a half box tubing. It turned out super nice. If you ceiling is 3 1/2 inches or thicker, you are good to go. I am super happy with the air conditioner. It runs on a 2500 W generator with no issue and is ridiculously quiet.

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Maurice

7/19/2026

@GS Do you have sprinter van?
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Maurice

7/19/2026

Would I need a special size gasket for the roof mount?

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Jerred H.

7/19/2026

@Maurice No, you will not. The Furrion Variable Speed Chill Cube item # FR77TQ comes with a gasket. If your roof's thinner than 3.5" you can either trim the internal Styrofoam components or fabricate a spacer. If you decide to trim the Styrofoam you'll need to use shorter mounting bolts. We've had quite a few people build there own spacers out of wood. You just frame out the inside of the opening with plywood to increase the roof thickness above the AC cutout.

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