Furrion Chill Cube Options for Travel Trailer
Updated 08/05/2026 | Published 07/23/2026
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Looking forward to installing a new ac unit in my travel trailer. . Then, looking at the furion systems?Yeah, I kind of have my heart set on that.Unless you can talk me out of it. . . Just trying to find out everything I need for the install.In any accessories, I may be interested in that.Im not seeing on your site. . .
asked by: Stephen H
Expert Reply:
Hey Stephen!
If you're replacing your existing RV air conditioner with a Furrion Chill Cube system, you'll need three main components: the rooftop AC, an air distribution box, and either a remote control or thermostat (depending on the system you choose). While you can reuse your trailer's existing wiring, the components from your current AC system won't be compatible with the new unit.
The easiest way to make sure you have everything you need is to purchase one of Furrion's complete Chill Cube kits. These include all of the necessary components for installation, making the swap as straightforward as possible.
I recommend the Furrion Chill Cube RV AC System # FR39TD as a great starting point. It's an 18,000 BTU ducted system that actually draws less power than many older 13.5K and 15K units while providing even more cooling capacity.
Furrion offers several configurations depending on your trailer. You can choose ducted or non-ducted, black or white, remote only or remote with thermostat, and with or without a heat pump. I've listed all of the options below so you can see all of the configurations and decide which is best for your travel trailer. The most standard option and the easiest install will be a unit with just a remote control like # FR39TD (ducted) or # FR27TD (non-ducted), but you really can't go wrong once you've narrowed down whether you have a ducted or non-ducted system.
Ducted Options:
# FR49TD (black with remote & thermostat)
# FR39TD (black with remote only)
# FR97TQ (black with heat pump & remote only)
# FR27TQ (black with heat pump, remote, and thermostat)
# FR69TD (white with remote & thermostat)
# FR99TD (white with remote only)
# FR67TQ (white with heat pump and remote only)
# FR59TQ (white with heat pump, remote, and thermostat)
Non-Ducted Options:
# FR27TD (black with remote only)
# FR87TQ (black with heat pump and remote only)
# FR59TD (white with remote only)
# FR77TQ (white with heat pump and remote only)
What year, make, and model is your travel trailer? Also, is your current AC ducted or non-ducted? I can narrow the list down to the best option for your camper and make sure you're getting exactly what you need.
Mike
7/30/2026
I had to build a custom air box for my trailer, I did this with a small sheet of 1" Styrofoam insulation and foil duct tape from the hardware store. The other issue is the thermostat was not directly compatible with my furnace, I installed a separate simple thermostat for the furnace but I think I could have used a relay but this was the simplest way to do it. Other than that I am very pleased with the chill cubes and was able to maintain a 72° temperature through a 112° heatwave.
Dennis G.
7/30/2026
The only thing I can say is if you are adding a second A/C that is not on the furnace control end of things hen all is great. If you need thermostat furnace control from the same place as the old A/C you are replacing, you are out of luck with the chill cube. You will have to purchase a simple furnace only thermostat ( Available lots of places for under $25 ) and wire it separate from the chill Cube. Do not try to use the Furrion thermostat that comes with the kit. It will wreak havoc on your A/C operation. Just use the remote for AlC and a simpler wall mount thermostat for furnace. The Cube is very good ay cooling, Or wait for the heat add on on the unit to come out.
Jerry B.
7/31/2026
Ken S.
7/31/2026
Stephen, I’ve installed the Furrion cube. Technically very easy. Take pictures of everything including wiring. Mark wiring with masking tape and sharpie. Be sure to read instructions carefully. Once the unit is sitting in place torque the 4 mounting screws according to instructions. Critical procedure. Also you’ll probably have a thermal switch on the old evaporator, the new does not have to replace . It is intended to stay where it is. Takes a bit of tinkering to understand the controls. Worked great for us for a month in 95 degree temps in central Texas. Works as described by the literature. Getting on the roof is challenging . I used a bobcat with forks. Couldn’t find a safer way.
Jerry B.
8/3/2026
Jerry B.
8/5/2026
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Furrion Chill Cube Variable Speed RV AC System w/ ADB & Thermostat - 18K Btu - Ducted - Black - R32
- RV Air Conditioners
- Complete AC System
- Cool Only
- 18000 Btu
- Standard Height
- Single Zone
- Rooftop
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- Black
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Ward F.
7/30/2026
You're most important thing is to verify if your ducted or non-ducted, if you would like you could wait a month or so and get the heat pump chill Cube, and the only other thing worth noting is if you have a Dometic or Coleman thermostat. The AC itself is a very straightforward and easy install. The only other thing to have a conversation about is your heating thermostat. There's a couple options in most cases though I add a separate heat only thermostat just for the operation of the furnace in place of the factory thermostat since you will now have a remote.