Could 2,200 Watt Generator Power Advent Air AC Unit

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I have a generac 2200 watt generator will it be enough power to run the 13.5k btu unit and do you think I would need a soft start?

asked by: Terry B

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The Advent Air RV Air Conditioner with Ceiling Vent and Start Capacitor part # ADV94FR requires 3,000 watts for starting and 1,000 watts while running so to power it with a 2,200 watt generator you would also need the SoftStart # SSR54FR.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Chad, You'll need an air distribution box to go with your rooftop unit #ADV79FR to get the other half of the system. You could go with the #ACDB if you want the controls built into the air distribution box or the #ACRG15 if you'd prefer a…

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Hey Roland, what we have found is that none of the RV AC units can be mixed and matched with other brand lower vent assemblies although at this time it does look like some are advertised that way including the #ACDOM135. Sometimes it works,…

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I cannot speak for all non-ducted rooftop air conditioner but I do know the Atwood Air Command Rooftop RV Air Conditioner has the low-speed continuous fan setting you are referring to and I also know some do not. The reason for this Atwood continuous…

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There is no difference between a soft start and start capacitor, they are referring to the same thing which is to help cut down power demands while starting an air conditioner using a generator. If you can let me know which exact unit you have I can…

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Yes, the SoftStartRV for AC Units part #SSR54FR that you referenced does work with your Dometic RV AC unit. We've had customers with Dometic units just like yours come back and tell us it installed and worked great.

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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…

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Hi Joshua, Since the part is not available for your Carrier Air V, you will need to replace the entire unit. And while there isn't an option for one with a remote control, what you can do is get one with a standalone, wall-mounted thermostat that…

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Hey Jeff, There are Advent Air kits with just the rooftop unit or the whole setup with the air distribution box included. We've recently run into some compatibility issues with certain Dometic models so I do not recommend using any Advent Air…

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Hey Timothy, yes the SoftStartRV part #SSR54FR is the correct start capacity you can use on the AC unit of your 2016 Forest River Cherokee Greywolf 26DBH. This will take out 70 percent of the power demand when the AC unit is firing up as well as will…

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Answer 10

Yes, a Soft Start like part #SSR54FR will help to lower the amount of power consumption your Furrion AC requires on startup which will allow you to get by with a lower amperage power source like a Honda 2,200 watt generator.

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Answer 11

The Advent Air AC Unit part #ADV94FR comes with a vent setup that is designed to be controlled with a wall thermostat but we do have the #ACM135BC that comes with a lower vent assembly with controls built into it. I attached an install video and set…

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Answer 12

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…

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