Harvest Host at Pine Drive Farm VA

[Headhunter]

Well we put on 350 miles today then it’s Miller Time. And it is hot, found out 30 amp service will not power both my ACs.

Still have 400 miles to go to hit Deer Springs. Only have one bar. I don’t think pic will send.

 

[Wemustrv]

Nice Rig! How was the Harvest Host? On 30 amps my rig won't run both ACs either.

 

[Headhunter]

Nice Rig! How was the Harvest Host? On 30 amps my rig won't run both ACs either.

I ran the coach on 30 amp when we were out west,, but it was for heat not AC. I have twp propane furnaces so it was fine. So I shut off the rear AC and let the front one run overnight. But first I brought down the temperature running both ACs with my generator for a couple of hrs.

Pine Drive Farm Harvest host was nice. They had a freezer full of frozen hamburger, Sausage, and bacon to purchase if you wanted some, farm groan, really good. They even had a little room with two lounger chairs a TV & AC if you wanted to spend some time inside.

HH

 

[redbaron]

If you find yourself in a position of frequent 30amps like I do, then adding a easy start to the air units will let you run 2 on 30amp.

 

[Chargerman]

Just finished installing soft starts in my units earlier today. Looking forward to being able to run both on 30A in the future

 

[Headhunter]

If you find yourself in a position of frequent 30amps like I do, then adding a easy start to the air units will let you run 2 on 30amp.

Ok I never heard of this before. What is involved in installing easy start to your AC units? How much does it cost?

HH

 

[Chargerman]

It is installed within the enclosure on the roof. Install varies a bit based on the manufacturer of your units. I have Dometic A/C’s. Installation involved adding 3 wires in the electrical enclosure and removing a couple wires and adding 2 wires to the compressor. Overall a rather easy installation if you have some mechanical skills. Cost varies from $90-$300 per unit based on where you buy it from

 

[redbaron]

Don’t buy anything other than Micro Air Easy Start. They make a version with Bluetooth and one without. BT is not needed and is extra money.

You do not need to buy their install kit, just get an assortment of Wago with 2,3,5 connectors. You’ll use these in plenty of other places in your RV.

Installation is well documented and easily done by cutting some existing wires and joining to the easy start and moving connections around.

The hardest part is getting comfortable with discharging the capacitor. I use a long handled screw driver with a rubber handle and short it out to drain. No sparks, and very quick. First time I did it I thought nothing happened.

Overall first one will take you 2x as long as the next one.

 

[Headhunter]

Thanks @redbaron & @Chargerman for the info, I never knew this option existed. But this was the only time, besides out west once or twice I ran into just a 30 amp hookup. So I think I will hold on the conversion. Besides I don't have the gumption to climb up on my roof and try it. LOL

HH