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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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…

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I do not recommend using the soft start from a Coleman air conditioner on your Dometic Brisk Air II. You want to use a product which has be test to function properly on your AC like the SoftStartRV Soft Start #SSR54FR or a Dometic Soft Start. I have…

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Answer 6

No it will not, because the starting capacitor and the SoftStartRV Soft Start for Single Zone Air Conditioner Setup #SSR54FR are the same thing.

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Answer 7

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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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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Hey Shawn, Furrion AC units already have a proprietary start capacitor that varies based on model and BTU rating. Since you're looking at the SoftStartRV Soft Start #SSR54FR I'm assuming you're having issues with your current start…

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Answer 10

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…

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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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Answer 12

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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