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  1. 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...
  2. Neal

    FYI Victron's new Dynamic Current Limit setting in inverters

    ...vendors go to Victron as it's obviously on the leading edge but companies tend to buy cheap wholesale outdated tech vs. latest and greatest. Hope that changes. Anyways, back to the content...I believe this feature is what I would call a built in soft start within the inverter. From...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  7. A

    Question Ember brand travel trailers?

    ...With 2ea 31 group batteries the solar takes care of everything and we never had to worry about the fridg, never even got close to needing the generator for anything except microwave. AND, the 18000 but AC won't even make the little 2000 Honda come off eco mode with the soft start, amazing!
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. T

    Lithium Battery Package

    Wow, all that info and no reply. I enjoyed reading it. Good stuff, thanks.
  11. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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.
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. "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...
  21. bpaikman

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

    Yes we've come to the conclusion that, as Rich put it, we don't want to 'displease the electronics' on an expensive rv. We saw many thoughtful comments about safety, good explanations from knowledgeable folks. Thank you all - we've decided to bite the bullet and look into soft-start (on sale...
  22. G

    RV power consumption

    ...main generator. If I were to really think I was going to boondock enough to buy that little generator I would also invest in at least one soft start kit for one of the roof AC's too. Now that I've written that and sit here looking at it, I think I will do just that. Pretty sure I can come up...
  23. Old-RV'er

    Question AC soft starts

    Mike Sokol did an extensive review and test of the soft start system. You can find all the information on his website at link below. He has over 50 years experience. I wont use one, as I personally believe it places a fair amount of stress on an already stressed start/run capacitor system. I...
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