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  1. D

    Can you run a onboard generator with an external generator!

    Thanks all for the good information. Not the answer I was looking for, but what I thought would be correct. I didn't think running both was an option, but had to ask. Anyway, ill look into the soft start and just run one at a time for now. Thanks again and happy Camping!!
  2. TJ&LadyDi

    #1 AC died again.

    We just had the compressor seize up on the center (kitchen AC). Replacement units (15M) run about $1,700…if you can find one. We are being quoted 6-8 weeks by both a local distributor and Dometic itself. Like everything else, the supply chain is all messed up. Our coach is exactly 3 years...
  3. M

    Huge decline in RV shipments

    The interest rates, coupled with the increase in campground fees and fuel costs will definitely continue to create a pinch on demand. On the other thread about campgrounds changing, once campgrounds start investing capital into the “needed” upgrades, assuming they use leverage, their fees will...
  4. J&JD

    Properly turning off your Dometic RV Roof Air Conditioners

    Thanks for the tip Neal. I would assume this would be good practice for the other modes as well. Can’t hurt! BTW, we seldom boondock and have no added solar. Do you feel that adding soft start to my units would be beneficial and/or worth the effort and expense?
  5. J&JD

    Question AC soft starts

    I’m also considering installing soft starts and would like to know the answer to @lostinfla ’s question. Is the mod really worth the money/effort?
  7. R

    Generator

    ...People are all over the place on generators; especially the more inexpensive ones. I'm sure the Westinghouse is fine, but it's not a Honda. If price is an issue, lots of people use those Horrible Freight gennies, and love them. The Honda starts our AC no problem, and we don't have a soft start.
  8. T

    FYI Solar 101 - A General Guide to Solar in your RV or Motorhome

    I need some help on one thing. I put soft start on my ac unit but when I try to power it off the batteries I get E7 on my ac control . It goes off real quick then the hour glass comes back on and when it is finished it timing the E7 comes back and so on.
  9. Wemustrv

    Tying invertor to AC circuit

    We run our generator to utilize the roof mount AC when needed. We close the doors between the front living area and the bathroom as well as the doors between the bathroom and the bedroom. We do this whenever we travel whether or not we are using the house AC. This is a huge help to control...
  10. TJ&LadyDi

    Properly turning off your Dometic RV Roof Air Conditioners

    To keep it in easy-to-understand language, soft-start eases your ACs (or other high-amperage equipment) into the starting cycle rather than having the full draw hit all at once. In a sense, you can think of it this way: if you want to pull something heavy with a pickup truck and a chain, you...
  11. 9

    Preferred generator set up for 5th wheels

    I’ve got a loud 3500 watt generator that has a 30 amp RV outlet. It won’t run both AC units without a soft start module installed on them, but it will run one of them. As far as the noise, I found you can divert the sound and make it substantially quieter. It won’t ever be as quiet as a Honda...
  13. R

    Easy start

    Ok... So for my first post I'm gonna just jump right In and show my naivety. What is a soft start and why is it necessary. I bought a Predator 3500 inverter sen specifically to run the AC) in addition to the lights and fridge) in the event it was needed if/when I ever boondock. Now I'm...
  14. T

    Generator

    ...directly to the generator without an adapter to step down to the 15 amp plug in. Starting the AC may overload the 15 amp connection. The Soft Start on the air conditioner may be the answer for being able to use a generator with a lower power output. My camper has a 13,500 BTU air...
  15. Neal

    Answered Electrical Readings while on Generator

    To discuss further please start a new thread on this topic.
  16. D

    Micro-air Easystart/Bluetooth

    Do you need the MicroAir thermostat to add their softstart circuitry? I assumed the softstart can be used with any thermostat? ie: call for Cool, triggers the softstart circuit that then fires up the compressor.... I haven't done too much research like I know you have on softstart....If you...
  17. Jim

    Can you run a onboard generator with an external generator!

    ...were the case, right? Let me ask, did you add the second air conditioner yourself? Also, there is a good possibility that putting a "soft start" device on the air conditioners will avoid the "surge" necessary to fire them both up. I've seen this work for lots of people who want to run two...
  19. TheLooks

    Winter RV projects?

    Micro-air soft start install on single AC. Continue to fix the underbelly as mine has just fabric not coroplast. Mount an old B&O Beowolf 2000 somewhere in the camper. Put in an upgraded toilet, taller with porcelain bowl. Mount a power jack a customer pooched and I managed to fix after they...
  20. Sand-dog

    Tying invertor to AC circuit

    Rich is correct a Mundo. You will need very large battery and solar capacity . I believe in your case no Bueno.You can’t run an AC unit on batteries and or solar. The elect kick over which require too much power so only the generator or shore power can handled that quick demand needed. . I’ve...
  21. R

    Easy start

    Thank you so much for such a detailed response. It is appreciated. There is just so much to learn, and while exciting I do find myself feeling overwhelmed at times. It's kind funny. Ive never RV'd and I've never had a Diesel engine to operate. So I do it all at once. Why not? haha Dom you feel...
  22. CaptainGizmo

    Pre-owned RV pricing (2025)

    Agree, Neal! I have some thoughts, too. I can't give much detail, but I recently had a call from a friend who was extremely upset after a "wholesaler" offered him 30% less than what he paid for his used coach, not even a year ago! There are a couple high volume dealerships that are commanding...
  23. redbaron

    Micro-air Easystart/Bluetooth

    I can't figure out what I would gain with BT... what do you see as useful?
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