What Soft Start For Coleman Air Conditioner on Trailer

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Question:

I have a 2004 Lance 1071 with a Coleman 8000 series air conditioner. What soft start device will work with the AC?

asked by: Tony O

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Expert Reply:

Hey Tony,

A soft start device is a really good idea for your Coleman air conditioner, and there is a universal option that will work perfectly for you:

- SoftStartRV Soft Start for Single Zone Air Conditioner Setup # SSR54FR

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Jameson C.

12/22/2025

Hey Tony, how did the SoftStartRV soft start work out with your Coleman air conditioner on the Lance 1071? Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same setup.

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Answer 3

Hey Mike! The Soft Start Kit for Coleman-Mach RV Air Conditioners #CM56RR is designed to work with 45000, 47000, and 48000 air conditioners. Based on those numbers I'm assuming you those are 38000 series, but the model number doesn't always…

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Answer 4

Hey Bruce! The SoftStartRV Soft Start #SSR54FR is what you need for your 13K Btu Furrion Chill HE AC unit. This is a universal kit so while it won't be plug and play, it will still work with your Furrion. What's the driving force pushing you…

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Answer 5

Hello David, Thanks for reaching out. The Coleman-Mach under-bunk A/C and heat pump #CM62RR typically pulls about 8 amps during normal cooling and up to 9.8 amps at maximum load when it’s running. That translates to roughly 900–1,150 watts of…

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Answer 6

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…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

Hi Jimmy, happy to help you stay cool! I’d recommend taking a look at the Furrion Chill Cube setup, part #FR49TD. This comes as a complete system with the air distribution box and a new thermostat, so you’d be replacing your current controls rather…

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