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  1. 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...
  2. Neal

    Micro-air Easystart/Bluetooth

    The Micro-Air soft start has no dependency on or connection to a thermostat. It is a capacitor replacement.
  3. 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.
  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. G

    An alternative to unobtainium vintage control boards?

    ...can use anywhere in sight of the display. I can now control the front AC while driving. Big plus! Probably can (and will) be able to add a soft start to it. Downsides. It never stops. Sort of. You can shut it down, of course. Or set it to "sleep" for five hours (actually handy). But when on...
  7. 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
  8. 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:
  9. 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...
  10. 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.
  11. 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...
  13. 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.
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. TJ&LadyDi

    Bought a 2005 flagstaff trailer. Nothing works haha

    ...generators are notorious for being over-rated. And, some ACs have been known to draw more than their rated power on startup. Using the soft start device will significantly reduce your startup (surge) current (Wattage). It does little to nothing to reduce running Wattage. If I was looking...
  19. "EZ"

    Generator/ AC power

    ...be able to get the second one started but most of the time you'll kick the breaker trying to start it. This is why some people buy the "soft start" kit for the A/C units. It keeps them from spiking the amps during the start so they can get by on 30 amps to run both A/C units. Without the...
  20. Buly

    2018-2022 Bay Star Power Cord Reel Install

    After all that happened, I installed Soft Start on two of the most used AC’s. Tightening the lugs in the transfer box should be done once in a while. Also the AC breakers panel. I neglected it, and melted part of the panel $$$
  21. 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...
  22. 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.
  23. JoeHogan

    Question AC keeps cutting generator off after 7 mins

    Unless you have a Soft Start on the A/C, on start up the A/C electrical draw is excessive. As the A/C motors spin up the draw is excessive, once running the draw declines to rated draw. On startup the draw may exceed generator capacity, especially if there are other items running, like fridge...
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