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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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.
  7. 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...
  8. Neal

    Answered Electrical Readings while on Generator

    To discuss further please start a new thread on this topic.
  9. Jim

    Can you run a onboard generator with an external generator!

    ...were the case, right? Let me ask, did you add the second air conditioner yourself? Also, there is a good possibility that putting a "soft start" device on the air conditioners will avoid the "surge" necessary to fire them both up. I've seen this work for lots of people who want to run two...
  10. L

    2018-2022 Bay Star Power Cord Reel Install

    ...to know if all your ACs are on that one line that has the most arc corrosion, or if you have "AC Soft-Start" installed. We did not have Soft Start on our last motorhome, but after seeing that much arc corrosion on your power reel, I'm seriously thinking it might help. I cannot think of other...
  11. 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...
  13. TJ&LadyDi

    Properly turning off your Dometic RV Roof Air Conditioners

    To keep it in easy-to-understand language, soft-start eases your ACs (or other high-amperage equipment) into the starting cycle rather than having the full draw hit all at once. In a sense, you can think of it this way: if you want to pull something heavy with a pickup truck and a chain, you...
  14. 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...
  15. C

    MOD Micro-Air EasyStart for RV air conditioners

    I'm interested...I realize temperature, sun exposure, and battery capacity all factor in...but how long could you run the A/C without hitting 50% SOC?
  16. 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.
  17. 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...
  19. AbdRahim

    New and interested in everything!

    ...worry about running your batteries down, using the normal stuff. You can also carry a small compressor and use the genrator to air up tires, supply power tools, etc. That was one of the first things I bought when I had a trailer. Soft start has always been on my to do list, but I never got to it.
  20. Joe Hogan

    Question Lithium ion batteries

    We did add 1300 watts of solar and a 3000 watt Hybrid inverter along with the 600 amps of LiFepo4 batteries. We have all the electrical power we want for our purposes, and then some. The front A/C we added a Soft Start so we can run that unit on batteries only for a considerable time if needed.
  21. P

    Question Tiffin Shower drain leak

    My 2011 Tiffin Allegro Open Road 35QBH must have a shower drain leak as the floors around entrance to master suite (next to and behind stall) are very soft and registering high moisture reading with my moisture sensor. I have never seen water, but we bought it used. We cannot see any access...
  22. 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...
  23. R

    Easy start

    Thank you so much for such a detailed response. It is appreciated. There is just so much to learn, and while exciting I do find myself feeling overwhelmed at times. It's kind funny. Ive never RV'd and I've never had a Diesel engine to operate. So I do it all at once. Why not? haha Dom you feel...
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