Recommended Ductless Air Conditioner to Replace Fan

Question:

This unit will be too high for us to reach the dials as it will sit at the center of the fifth wheel. Does it come with a remote option. If not, is there a better recommendation. The capacitor is a huge plus. I was worried about the electrical draw with 2 AC running plus a third on a 50 amp

asked by: Tim D

Expert Reply:

We can get your Keystone Montana set up with an added air conditioner to replace your current fan. I really like the Furrion Chill systems as they tend to be quieter than others, and gives you really nice cooling via its air distribution box that has the controls directly on it.

For a smaller AC, like you mentioned, there is a 13,500 Btu unit that will be perfect, and is the following part number:

- Furrion Chill HE RV Air Conditioner System # FR52PR

expert reply by: Kyle S

Tim D.

8/31/2022

I have a single AC unit for the kitchen and living room in my Montana 5th Wheel. It can not handle the heat in Florida and Arizona when we make our trips. So I am looking to supplement. At the far end of main AC is a 12V MaxAir Vent. I have 3 question. 1 The wiring that runs my MaxAir Fan, will it run a 13,500 Ac. 2. What unit would you recommend for a 14.25 opening. 3. If the answer to #1 is no, then what size wire should I be running to my fuse box? Ty.

Kyle S.

8/31/2022

It's probably unlikely, though I don't know what wire size you have running to your MaxxAir. You will want a minimum of 12 gauge wire for the air conditioner, and while some of vents use this size, it's also common to have 14 or 16 gauge wire, so you'll have to double check. As for the AC that will fit a 14-1/4 inch opening, the Furrion Chill RV Air Conditioner and Air Distribution Box # FAC1411MA-W I mentioned previously will work, but it is 14,500 Btu so for a 13,500 Btu unit you can go with an option from Advent: - Advent Air RV Air Conditioner w/ Air Distribution Box and Start Capacitor # ACM135C The # ACM135C is a ductless system that uses an air distribution box that allows you to control the AC. The start capacitor that is included is going to be an important attribute as well since you are adding quite a bit of energy use replacing a vent with an AC, and this will allow it to store the power needed to start.

Tim D.

9/1/2022

Kyle S.

9/1/2022

We do have options that have wall mounted controls (none with a remote), but neither of the two units I presented above have that as they are controlled just via the distribution box. But what you can is use either of the following: - Furrion Chill Premium RV Air Conditioner System # F14PA12SASA-W or - Advent Air RV Air Conditioner w/ Air Distribution Box and Wall Thermostat # ADV94FR - Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners # ACMSCKIT The Furrion Chill comes with a built-in start capacitor, so you do not have to add one separately, and it also comes with a wall-mounted thermostat. This Advent unit also comes with a thermostat, but doesn't come with a capacitor included which is why you'd have to get it separately.