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  1. Buly

    #1 AC died again.

    Thanks TJ. I will see tomorrow if I can find a mobile technician to take a look. If not, I will drag myself up there and take a look.
  2. VTPete

    EasyTouch RV 350 Wireless Thermostat

    Changing Lanes featured this recently. Has anyone installed this in their Newmar as a replacement for the Dometic 12-button Dual Zone controller? https://www.hutchmountain.com/collections/air-conditioner-soft-start/products/micro-air-easytouch-rv-thermostat?variant=37335045341333 The Mfg site...
  3. W

    New and interested in everything!

    ...all that good newbie information. we are starting on our adventures, and open to all suggestions and advice. My first two questions are: Soft start for A/C? Benefits and not..... Generator for a 5er? Or just a honking battery bank and a couple of panels? We are pulling a 32' with a ford...
  4. H

    Micro-air easy touch thermostat

    ...that currently uses Coleman AC control you owe it to yourself to invest in a Micro-Air thermostat controller. Additionally I have their soft start units attached to both of my air conditioners. They make a huge difference is energy draw at start up. Like their thermostats if you don’t have...
  5. Neal

    Properly turning off your Dometic RV Roof Air Conditioners

    I do as it helps in 30A scenarios. You won’t load shed. Very handy devices. I forgot about them and need to add a thread about it.
  7. T

    Lithium Battery Package

    Wow, all that info and no reply. I enjoyed reading it. Good stuff, thanks.
  8. Kevin D Pem

    New and interested in everything!

    question one. no idea, a motor can require as much as 10 times running name plate power to start. The soft start can help with that. question three. The time here is 7:40 the panel output is around 300w from 1000w of solar tilted at roughly 15 deg. Flat they would not be producing half what...
  9. Neal

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

    First step is soft start on AC units. Second step is a bit of a complex wiring change in the circuit breaker panel @Chuggs architected. Essentially we have a 3 way switch in that area now that tells AC1 to get power from either shore power or inverter. The 3 way switch essentially is a "shore...
  10. K

    Pricing? Is this a good deal? $5000 for a 21' Tail-Gator in good condition

    Is it reasonable to ask to test tow a trailer when buying from a private party? What about bringing a tank of propane to test appliances? I'm a first time buyer and don't know what is reasonable or what might be considered rude. I will be going to see it in person on Sunday. I know to check...
  11. Neal

    Fragile rv A/C’s

    ...is low voltage is the most harmful for your A/C. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXL9YJV/?tag=rvf01-20 2) I use Microair Easy Starts (soft start) which was put in for solar but some have mentioned there is an observation this is helping prolong the lifetime of RV air conditioners. (by carefuly...
  13. M

    Lithium Battery Package

    ...Looked it up and it appears you probably have: - 330 watt solar panel - 1200 Ah lithium battery storage (or 14,400 watts) - A/C has soft start installed - 13,500 btu A/C Who created the video that said you could get 3 days of A/C usage? Rough math: - 13,500 btu typically consumes around 12...
  14. Kevin D Pem

    New and interested in everything!

    speaking of compressors the new compressor sold by harbor freight is fast to pump up and is low on power requirements.
  15. J

    Generator

    Thanks, most importantly I want to make sure it will handle the 30a requirements. Noise, size and price are after. I'm sure I will hear more in the days ahead of my purchase. Thanks again for reaching out.
  16. GuyInSoCal

    Hey There!

    ...Wallpapered Walls throughout Full size hanging closet Under bed storage VEVOR 8KW Diesel Air Heater FOGATTI 13,500 BTU roof mounted AC AC Soft Start option added Wall mounted AC Thermostat Class A Customs 42 Gallon Fresh Water Holding Tank SEAFLO 33 Series Water Pump and Accumulator Tank...
  17. For sale 1999 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 31e

    For sale 1999 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 31e

    For Sale or trade for a Ford Truck of Equal value $16,500 Clear blue TX title 1999 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 31e sleeps 6 it has the Ford V10 with 48,712 Original miles new start battery runs great My last trip was to Indiana a little over a 2K mile month long trip everything worked as it should...
  19. S

    VERY DISCOURAGED. Travel Trailer vs Cargo Trailer Conversion?

    Indeed! I agree with thee! The thing is: I absolutely love model building and making things. But this may have to wait. What makes it difficult is that I am not getting any younger, and every time I have been ready to start my building, as in setting up a little spot, the rug gets pulled out...
  20. W

    New and interested in everything!

    1) Any idea on how much less amperage surge a Soft Start will require? 2) I agree that a generator is a good idea, just thought I might be able to find a way combining truck, solar and battery bank, eliminating one more expense. 3) Also agree on the solar sizing. That's a toughy. I am noodling...
  21. bpaikman

    Y-split adapter to get more power at a 30-amp site

    ...it would draw both, but I don't know. I had once heard to think of electricity like water, and if there's 'pressure' from both a 30 amp and 15 amp it seems both would 'pour out'. Yes? No? The splitter is cheaper than a $300+ soft start device, and takes no brains to install. but, yeah, well.
  22. V

    New travel trailer owners. Bought a used 2004 Palamino Thoroughbred. getting it roadworthy

    Hey all. New to travel trailers and we just bought our first. got it at a good deal because it needs some work. The previous owners had a leak in the sink and the whole floor pretty much got wet and is now soft and rotten. I will have to pretty much replace most of the interior floor as well...
  23. "EZ"

    Fragile rv A/C’s

    I second the Hughes Autoformer. I have the exact same one Neal does. When the voltage is low the Hughes Autoformer will boost the voltage up to 10% to keep it more stable. I have to think this will help my appliances last longer. I also have the plug-in digital voltage meter so I can watch...
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