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  1. R

    Generator for travel trailer

    ...I guess the microwave is the only other major draw. Fridge and hot water heater propane capable. So I'm reading about start up amps and soft start devices. I've read some people using a 2000W generator and some saying it's not enough. My choices would be governed by the weight, the ones...
  2. JoeHogan

    13.5 A/C

    Running draw for a new 13.5 btu a/c is 12-13 amps in a ‘spec world’. However you will need a “soft start“ device as most motors pull significantly more at start up without some type of modification.
  3. redbaron

    Micro-air Easystart/Bluetooth

    I didn't buy BT. No need. I just want the soft start.
  4. H

    Resolved 2017 Endeavor 38K, 8 new batteries installed Sept 15, 25. Today Jan 9th everything dead.

    More than likely when both banks are completely flat the onboard smart charger cannot see the batteries, it thinks there's nothing there and remains in standby. You may need to put an external charger on the house batteries for awhile, but check the following first. #1 - is your salesman...
  5. S

    Dometic A/C problems

    Yes, it has always been new units. That is a good suggestion. If it is the unit, which I suspect it is, I will add a soft start. Thank you.
  7. Rich W.

    How do you moochdock without 30 amp hookup?

    ...get an adapter (below) to run all the small stuff, but you wont be able to run an AC. You might be able to run an AC if you install a “soft start” kit (second pic) on it. I don't have any experience with these but others here seem to have had good results. I’d post another question such as...
  8. Neal

    Micro-air Easystart/Bluetooth

    The Micro-Air soft start has no dependency on or connection to a thermostat. It is a capacitor replacement.
  9. TheLooks

    Generator advice

    Your AC might require less to start, might be smaller unit, or could have a soft start processor already in it, and might be newer then mine. Glad yours works, 3000 is your running watts most likely, not your surge watts.
  10. H

    50amp splitter Y cable

    ...usage and unless there is a pms involved there's no chance of running two rooftop units on 30 amp, ordinarily (unless the rooftop has a soft start capacitor) a 30 amp won't support a running 15k btu unit and microwave simultaneously. I suspect running a 50 amp trailer through a 30 amp dogbone...
  11. TJ&LadyDi

    New and interested in everything!

    Those numbers were general, but were referencing this soft-start unit; https://www.softstartusa.com/?utm_source=2 TJ
  13. Jabber Jaw

    Properly turning off your Dometic RV Roof Air Conditioners

    Education needed! What does "soft start" mean & what does it actually do? Maybe gradually increase the current flow at start up? What are the benefits, other than what TJ just mentioned?:unsure:
  14. F

    Tying invertor to AC circuit

    Just ask this question with no details. 2014 Dynamax Dynastar 32XL. Installed lithium batteries and solar. Soft start on AC units. Would like to run unit while traveling from invertor. How is the best way to put AC Units on invertor circuit. They are only on shore and generator power currently.
  15. JoeHogan

    A/C soft start units

    We have a soft start installed on the front Ac/HP so we can run that one on the inverter when on battery power.
  16. bpaikman

    UNBELIEVABLE - please tell us we're right

    ...already getting a bit warm. 30 amp only. We couldn't run both air conditioners. Kept flipping. Barely could run one. We considered the soft start, but talked to some someone who told us not a good idea. Can't recall why. We decided it was just easier to stick to 50 amp campgrounds. This...
  17. MarkMaxPayne

    Micro-air Easystart/Bluetooth

    By replacing your startup capacitor with its much smarter electronics it lowers the amount of AC current required to start your air conditioner or heatpump by up to 60% to even 75%. So, let's say you are plugged into a 15 or 20 Amp circuit while moochdocking, you might be able to run one of...
  19. TJ&LadyDi

    A/C soft start units

    ...and it made a huge difference. Before the soft-start, our house lights would dim noticeably for an instant (kind of a blink). After the install, I never know when it starts. And, our heat pump service tech swears that using a soft start significantly improves the life of the compressor...
  20. TJ&LadyDi

    Properly turning off your Dometic RV Roof Air Conditioners

    Adding "soft start" to virtually any high-draw equipment is beneficial. We've had a large heat pump unit at the sticks-and-bricks for several years. Every time the unit started, the house lights would blink/dim momentarily. A couple years ago, the tech who does our annual service on the unit...
  21. Scotttkd2

    FYI Have to be careful with electric loads

    ...an option for an overnight stay while on the road. As mentioned previously the start up of the AC is where you are probably getting overloaded. Last time I looked Soft start makes a dogbone version of their otherwise "installed at each AC" device, might be worth a look for use while traveling.
  22. C

    Dead batteries

    You may need a full blown vehicle charger... sone "trickle chargers" wouldn't pump out much. I haven't tried this... butbif you can start your coach, or start your coach with a jump. Let it run...and check the voktage on the chassis on your digi-level display. When it gets up around 13+...
  23. NGC 613

    Any experience with suspension enhancement systems?

    I start thinking if you feel it is soft on the ride a sway bar is in order. Soft meaning you feel the back end is kind of mushy and pronounced more so in curves. A nice big old sway bar from Helwig would be the key. Any soft ride (especially in corners ) would benefit most greatly from a good...
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