Availability of Heat Strip or Heat Pump for Furrion Chill Cube RV AC

Question:

Do you have a heat strip I can make fit the 18k unit.Or when are you adding reverse valve so we have a heat pump also!

asked by: Jon E

Expert Reply:

Hey Jon; I was actually just talking to Furrion about heat options for the Chill Cube yesterday (1/21/2025). At this time, the only way to have heat with this unit is through a furnace on a ducted setup. The Furrion Chill Cube RV AC w/ Air Distribution Box, Thermostat # FR49TD (black) and # FR69TD (white) come with a wall mounted thermostat capable of running a furnace.

However, adding a furnace is pricey and since you asked about a heat strip I'm guessing you don't have one already. You could get a unit with a heat strip or heat pump like the # DMC48ZR. However, I think it is worth switching to the Chill Cube for all of the great features it has like the continuously running motor, low power draw from eco and gear modes, remote, and high cooling power. It also uses the new R32 refrigerant which meets the 2025 EPA regulations.

According to Furrion, a heat strip is coming but we don't have an ETA on that. They do not have any information on a potential heat pump. If you want, you could get the AC and supplement something like a space heater for the time being until they release the heat strip. Depending on your setup and the color you want you will need one of the following:

-Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ductless - 18,000 Btu - Black # FR27TD

-Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ductless - 18,000 Btu - White # FR59TD

-Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ducted - 18,000 Btu - Black # FR39TD

-Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ducted - 18,000 Btu - White # FR99TD

All of these come with the air distribution box since a complete replacement is necessary. They also include the wireless remote which acts as the thermostat for the AC.

expert reply by: Robin H

Jon

1/23/2025

So is this an inverter style ac unit and are they coming out with a reversing valve kit for heat ? and does it come with all inside parts and wireless thermostat to just add 120v ac and run it .I bought a dometic and then it took me a month to get all the RIGHT parts from Dometic (3 times) to get to work. Please provide me with all the part #'s to run it as a ac unit. Thanks Jon

Robin H.

1/23/2025

@Jon it is a variable speed AC that dynamically adjusts just like an inverter style AC. It will take less power and have more consistent cooling. They have no plans to come out with a reverse valve kit for heat at this time. The four part numbers I listed out at the bottom of the answer above come with everything you need to run the AC. You will have to choose between ducted or ductless depending on your setup and then the color. I'll go ahead and list them here again to make sure it's clear. -Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ductless - 18,000 Btu - Black # FR27TD -Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ductless - 18,000 Btu - White # FR59TD -Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ducted - 18,000 Btu - Black # FR39TD -Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner w Air Distribution Box - Ducted - 18,000 Btu - White # FR99TD