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  • Is The SoftStartRV Soft Start Compatible With Dometic RV AC Units
  • Yes, the SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units # SSR54FR is compatible with Dometic AC units. I've attached a video below where Shane will walk you through the installation of this part, as well as go over the benefits of adding a soft start kit to your RV's AC system.
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  • How Many Soft Starters Are Required For Two AC Units On RV?
  • One SoftStartRV Soft Start for each RV AC Units # SSR54FR is required regardless of the power supply. The SoftStartRV provides a reduction in STARTING AMPS not RUNNING AMPS. Typically starting amps can be as high as 50 to 70 amps. The SoftStartRV will cut the starting amps down to approx 25. You need one SoftStartRV for each A/C compressor. I attached a demonstration video which goes into more detail on this soft starter.
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  • SoftStartUp vs SoftStartRV Power and Operating Comparison
  • Right, the SoftStartRV Soft Start # SSR54FR is a standalone unit you install inline with the AC unit while the SoftStartUp installs inline for the entire RV. The specs are not the same for both, here are the specs SoftStartUp have with their comparison: SoftStartRV # SSR54FR Installs on rooftop One unit for each AC unit No surge protection SoftStartUp Installs into power pedestal Starts up 2 AC units and other appliances Built in surge protection So one installs with the AC units and...
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  • Does The SoftStartRV Soft Start Help Your AC Unit Start Easier And Quieter
  • The Advent Air RV Air Conditioner # ACM150CH does come with a start capacitor # ACMSCKIT which is designed to jumpstart your AC when the generator does not provide enough power. However. the SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units # SSR54FR you mention is virtually the same as a start capacitor mentioned earlier. This unit, however, will make the unit start easier as well as reduce the start up power demand of your AC by 70 percent. The SoftStartRV will also eliminate the sometimes shaky,...
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  • Can SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units # SSR54FR be Used on 2019 Keystone Montana
  • Yes, the SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units # SSR54FR will work on the AC unit you have installed on your 2019 Keystone Montana that also has a heat pump. This will lower the amount of power consumption your AC requires on startup which will allow you to get by with a lower amperage power source.
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  • Does the SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units Work with a Dometic B57915.711co
  • Yes, the SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units # SSR54FR is compatible with Dometic A/C units like your Dometic B57915.711co.
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  • Will SoftStart RV Fit Keystone RV AC Unit
  • Yes the SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units # SSR54FR would work with the AC unit of your Keystone Passport.
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  • Comparing SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units # SSR54FR Vs Advent Start Capacitor # ACMSCKIT
  • The SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units # SSR54FR is not just a larger capacitor like the Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners # ACMSCKIT. The SoftStartRV kit ties into both the run and start capacitors to allow the A/C to start up and run your 15,000 Btu AC on a 20-amp household hookup. It has an integrated bypass connector that prevents the unit from overheating and reduces the risk of the capacitor exploding and risk of fire. It is also IP65-rated against dust and water...
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  • Can SoftStartRV Soft Start for Single Zone Air Conditioner Setup # SSR54FR be Used with 8k BTU AC
  • Hey Jacob, the SoftStartRV Soft Start for Single Zone Air Conditioner Setup # SSR54FR will work just fine with 8k BTU AC units like you have. It would not cause any damage to any components. There isn't a minimum BTU unit that this needs to work with so you'd have no problems.
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  • Can the SoftStartRV Soft Start Be Used on a Furrion A/C
  • The SoftStartRV Soft Start # SSR54FR was designed and tested for all RVs and motorhomes. So you are correct that it can be used for a Furrion A/C as long as it is a single zone A/C. Some of the Furrion models already have a start capacitor. If you are unsure of your Furrion, you can provide me with the model number of your A/C and I would be happy to look into it for you.
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  • Soft Start Kit to Use on RV with 3 AC Units
  • Hey Joe, thanks for reaching out! The SoftStartUp Plug-In Soft Start for RVs # SSR64FR will work for 2 AC units, so if you only plan on booting up 2 of them then you'll be fine. If you're wanting to use all 3 ACs then I recommend installing the Soft Start for Single Zone Air Conditioner Setup # SSR54FR as well as the Kit # SSR44FR so you have a Soft Start for each AC unit. Since these are a permanent installation you won't have to remember to plug them up prior to starting up your AC kits.
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  • How To Install the SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units
  • The SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units part # SSR54FR is universal, meaning it will work with all RV air conditioners. There are specific wiring diagrams for each type of A/C unit. I have attached a sample install video for you but you may need to adjust a few steps for your specific model. See the manufacturer’s website support page for the specific schematic for your A/C type.
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  • Will SoftStartRV Soft Start SSR54FR Work On 2019 Rockwood Roo 23BDS
  • Hello Kevin, thanks for reaching out. I am not sure what kind of AC unit you have on your 2019 Rockwood Roo, but generally speaking the answer would be yes. The SoftStartRV Soft Start # SSR54FR can be used on virtually any single zone RV AC unit. I am only aware of one RV AC unit that would not work with this and it is the Furrion Chill Cube. So as long as you don't have that you can use a soft start and benefit from it. What kind of AC do you have?
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  • Soft Start For RV With Two Coleman-Mach Airxcel Model 48254C869 Air Conditioners
  • The SoftStartRV Soft Start for 2 Air Conditioner Setup # SSR44FR would be the system you are wanting since you have the 2 A/C's on your RV. The 1497-3601 part number that you were given from Airxcel is for their Coleman soft start kit that you would need to get from a Coleman-Mach A/C dealer.
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  • Does Furrion Chill RV Air Conditioner System Have a Soft Start Feature
  • The Furrion Chill HE RV Air Conditioner System - Dual Zone - 15,000 Btu - LED - White # FR67FJ comes with 2 start capacitors, one for each AC unit, which is the Furrion version of the SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units # SSR54FR you're looking at. According to the specs there is a heat mode for the Chill system that will work when your furnace is enabled. From what I was reading it looks like it more or less just uses the fans in this situation to promote air flow - I don't believe...
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  • Is the SoftStart for RV AC Units Compatible with Air Conditioner on 2015 Glacier Peak 5th Wheel
  • Yes. The SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units # SSR54FR is designed to be a universal fit for RV air conditioner units and will work just fine on the AC on your 2015 Glacier Peak 5th wheel trailer. You will need a SoftStart # SSR54FR for each AC unit on your coach. I've linked a review and installation video of this part for you to check out as well.
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  • Will Installing SSR54FR SoftStart For RV AC Units Have Any Warranty Implications
  • Your AC warranty is protected by the by the federal Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act. This act states, in part, that unless the installation and/or the part caused a problem then the warranty cannot be voided. In the real world though, it's certain that a manufacturer such as Dometic would have more than a few attorneys at their disposal that could make simply replacing an AC unit less expensive than fighting a warranty denial. All this being said, SoftStart RV states on their website, and...
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  • Availability of Soft Start RV Air Conditioner
  • There are some companies working on AC units that have this built in but they haven't been released at this time and I don't know when they will finish development. What you can do is add the SoftStartRV Soft Start for Single Zone Air Conditioner Setup # SSR54FR. This works with any AC unit and reduces the power needed to start so you can get by with something like a small generator.
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  • Soft Start for RV AC Units
  • I would be happy to help you. I recommend the SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units - Qty 1 item # SSR54FR. The built-in start capacitor controls torque to ensure smoother starts and stops. This unit will limit the stress put on the motor, compressor, and drive train to extend the life of your AC. I have linked a couple of installation video's so you can follow along with the process and understand the steps. There is no universal color code for AC wiring.
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  • Will The SoftStartRV Soft Start # SSR54FR Work on a Air Conditioner With a Factory Soft Start?
  • Yes, the SoftStartRV Soft Start # SSR54FR can be used on air conditioners which already have a start capacitor. So you will have no issues using it with the Furrion Chill HE # FR86PR.
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