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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Neal

    Easy start

    Hello @oldguy49 - yes, several of us use the MicroAir easy start (also called soft start) as you can find in searching this forum site. They are great but be sure you use the correct one for your setup. I suggest visiting the web site below to research if needed. https://www.microair.net/
  5. G

    MOD Micro-Air EasyStart for RV air conditioners

    The previous owner had the soft start wired to the middle AC so it will run off the batteries. Last summer in the heat it was a very nice addition to keep the coach comfy when boondocking.
  7. NWIP

    A/C soft start units

    Good point @JoeHogan makes. Understand the benefit if coach has solar of having soft start. @TJ&LadyDi mentions he was told easier on compressor when installed at S&B. What other advantages are there?
  8. 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    ...vendors go to Victron as it's obviously on the leading edge but companies tend to buy cheap wholesale outdated tech vs. latest and greatest.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...
  9. TJ&LadyDi

    New and interested in everything!

    Welcome to RVF, @Williams&Williams; glad to have you here with us. Soft-start will reduce your AC starting amperage by about 70%. A single 15K BTU AC can draw up to about 50A on startup; with SS, that will be reduced to about 15A. The unit will draw 13-14A when running (after start). If you...
  10. 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...
  11. TJ&LadyDi

    Easy start

    When an electric motor (such as one driving an AC compressor) starts, it initially draws a heavy electrical current in order to get things moving. A "soft-start" circuit simply manages the initial starting current of the motor in a way that eliminates the initial high current load. We don't...
  13. 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!!
  14. W

    Roadtrek SS Agile 2021

    ...a 2021 Chassis SS-AGILE. We have used the 400 amp Lithium batteries in numerous environments. Our experience after a few modifications, soft start on AC, Victron to monitor usage and relay to autostart engine. AC in 80 degree weather low humidity, fridge, we lasted 3 hours, batteries at...
  15. 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?
  16. 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.
  17. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
  22. 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.
  23. 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...
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