Hey Bob, yes the ActiveStart Plug-In Soft Start for Vans & Overlanding #AS37FR that you referenced will work great with an 8k BTU rated window AC unit. It will do a great job reducing that initial amperage draw on the power system when the unit…
Hey KP, welcome to the RV world! This is a great question but Active Controls ActiveStart Plug-In Soft Start for RVs #AS94FR is a simpler install compared to the SoftStart #SSR54FR but it also performs a little simpler as well. It will work to…
Hey Jerry, we have a version of the #AS44FR that does have surge protection built in with the part #AS94FR but the part #AS44FR that you referenced does not have surge protection built in. Do you have an AC unit that draws a lot of power on start…
Hey Anthony! For your application the best option would be the Active Controls ActiveStart Plug-In Soft Start for RVs - 30 Amp #AS44FR. This is specifically designed to reduce compressor startup amperage and works great with generators that struggle…
Hey J, yes the Active Controls ActiveStart Plug-In Soft Start for RVs #AS44FR will work great with your Dometic RV AC unit and your Honda Companion generator as long as you aren't running a bunch of other electronics at same time like you…
Hey Hayato, the SoftStart kit part #SSR54FR that you referenced would be what you are looking for. This is compatible with the Furrion AC unit you have now and will do a great job reducing amperage draw when firing up the AC unit! How do you like the…
Hey Chuck, that’s a really great question. For what you’re trying to do, keeping the kitchen area cooler, the Velit 2000R Mini AC #VE69QV is a solid option and a great fit for that space. As far as replacing your existing power vent, this unit is…
Hey Rodney, thanks for reaching out. Yes, we do have a soft start that can work with the Cool Cat under bench AC on your 2026 TAB400. The Active Controls ActiveStart soft starts are what I recommend since they are more universal and can be used with…
Hey Paul, yes the Active Controls ActiveStart Plug-In Soft Start #AS44FR will work just fine with an automatic transfer switch. You'd want to run it after the transfer switch.
Hey Ray, we have great options for Softstarts for your Dometic RV AC unit but the correct kit depends on the power supply you have for your RV. If you have a 30 amp setup you would want the part #AS57FR or if you have a 50 amp the part #AS84FR. Both…
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…
Hey Brian, we do have a 30 amp style Softstart with the part #AS44FR which would work great with your Dometic Evolution RV AC unit. How do you like the Evolution AC?
