Run RV A/C on household current | Two ACs on 30 amp | RV A/C with a small generator | SoftStart RV
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Liz and Paul talk about SoftStartRV, a game-changing product that will allow you to run your RV A/C on household current, and run two A/Cs on 30amp!
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The ending was hilarious!
Thank you! We had fun!
We installed our soft start 3 years ago thanks to David of Fate Unbound. It's awesome not lugging our 3500 watt inverter generator, but using the 2100. It really is a game changer.
Yay! Glad to hear this, Scott! Got to keep cool - especially if you're in Nevada!
When I replaced my air conditioner, Coleman had a soft start option so I got that as well, and it has worked very well. I have a 13,500 BTU Mach 3, and I see about 13A starting, and 11A steady state current. You could easily have two of these on a 30A circuit. Two 15,000 BTU air conditioners might be iffy, you would have to start one and make sure it was running OK, then start the second. If both compressors kicked on simultaneously (17A each * 2 = 34A) it would probably trip the circuit breaker.
Hello Liz and Paul. This video was the courage boost we needed. My husband and I installed SoftStartRVs on two of our three AC units today. Thanks for your tips in the video.
Yay, so glad to hear this Andrea! Such an easy install, isn't it? Enjoy your soft starts!!!
That is a true game changer for anyone using a man A/C unit on a lower amped circuit. Reeeeally glad you touched on the fact that this isn’t a magic wand and that one should still understand how much they are drawing on a circuit.
But that ending tho!!! 🤪😂🤣
LOL! Glad you stuck around for that. I definitely surprised Paul!
Talking about being aware of your loads reminded me of Green Acres.
I used to watch that show!
You two are just too fun! Since our class b is older the roof and sides are rounded. Because of this it's tough to do anything on the roof and the ac could use some tlc. I'm pretty handy but Paul makes it look so easy. You could easily pick up side jobs doing rv and bike repairs with a line of people waiting their turn.
Oh yeah, Paul could get a job just about anywhere! He's very handy to have around!! Thanks for checking in!
Love the ending. I really enjoy watching yall.
Thank you! We love having you on our team!
Love the ending! I just laughed out loud!!!
Yay! We are having fun, and glad to have you with us.
Fun ending you two, awesome! :-)
Thank you! We are so glad to have you with us.
We had two soft starts installed in our Mobile Suites. They have been great!
So glad to hear. We love ours!!!
This seems like a game changer guys, thank for sharing your thoughts on the Soft Start!! Hope it’s not to much longer on the RV repairs🤗
It really is. For many, just being able to run an A/C in the driveway using household current is a big deal! And we are still waiting....
Your videos have definitely answered a lot of questions since my wife and I started down this path a couple months ago! You two rock! Thankyou!
Thank you so much! We are so glad to have you on our team.
I own a 28' travel trailer with a single 13,500 A/C that will run on 30 amp service. State Parks in Fl. are in the process of charging $7.00 per day electric charge due to high electric costs. I have been charged $11.00 a day at a COE park. I do not have 2 or 3 A/C units or washer/dryers or an electric fireplace. The big rigs require much more electric capacity than trailers my size, so why not make it mandatory that RV manufacturers must provide soft start for more than a single A/C unit, or, if you require 50 amp, pay a premium.
I know lots of parks do charge more for 50 amp service. I am sure soft start would love to be installed in the manufacturing process. They may even have something like that in the works!
Great ending!
Thank you! We had fun! Or at least I did, Paul had no idea what I was going to do or when.
I don't even own a camper but I just like watching you guys and your adventures lol.
You are not alone! We have lots of viewers who just like watching our many adventures! See you in the next video.
It is important to understand that there is a much bigger difference then what you are explaining between 30 and 50 amp. The 30 amp is at 120 volts. The 50 amp is at either 240 volts or TWO 120 volt legs. This means in a camper plugged into 50 amp and wired for 120 volts you could conceivably pull a total of 100 amps (Two 50 amp 120 volt legs). So the actual available amperage is 70 amps more when plugged into a 50 amp outlet. This is why the breaker is a double 50 amp breaker. It would only be 50 amps at 240 volts but could also be two 50 amp legs of 120 volts.
Yes. We brush on that topic later in the video.
Thanks Liz and Paul. Paul, you always make things so easy to understand and follow even if you are not an electrician or RV Repair Tech. Keep up the great work and as always....I love your channel. bill in Florida
Hi Bill! Yep, that is definitely Paul's strong point. He is great at breaking down the complicated so we all can understand. See you in the next video!
hahaha great vid !! love the ending! you guys are funny x
Thanks Emily! Glad you stayed to the end. See you in the next one!
The other way, to wake up Paul, was the right one! :))
It sure was!!!! Thanks for watching!
Excellent product for low amp hookups or boondocking on solar/batteries. Hope the repairs to your unit is going well.
Thanks Jim. Fingers crossed the parts come in soon!
Honda 2000 runs the air with soft start. RVAirflow has improved the flow. Warm windows has helped keep out the heat and the cool in.
It sure does! Yay!
Hi Liz and Paul, I just ordered one soft start unit from your link. Wanted to say how much I appreciate your vids/channel. You guys are an inspiration. Hope your rig and bike are all better? Have a wonderful weekend and thank you again for the two ac on 30 vid. Cheers, gary
Hi Gary, wow that is so great! We had been meaning to get Soft Start for a long time. We really wish we got them sooner! Let us know how you like it. The bike is repaired and we are still waiting on parts for the camper. We will keep you updated. See you in the next video!
Great video. 2 way refrigerator needs to be on gas . That'll save10 to12 amps power consumption.
Yep, whenever we're without shore power, or trying to reduce the overall load the fridge and water heater are on propane.
I have been looking at the soft start for quite a while my trailer is 30 amp it is a game changer for people who have small generators especially when your boon docking great video I hope your trailer is all well now see you soon 😀
Yes they really are the best! We are still waiting for parts on our trailer, but we feel so fortunate overall. We really love our soft start, let us know how you like yours!
@@LizAmazing I will thanks 😊
Wow 👏 What a interesting video. I was a AC technician and never heard of the soft start kit. Thank-you. Always enjoy you both. Love really seems to be working in you guy's life. 💓 🥰 🇺🇲 So great to see !!!!
Thank you so much Terry! So glad you watched and commented. Hugs to you!
Hi guys...we have total electric coach...the only thing gas is the water and furnace if need be...they are electric to....we installed soft start 2 years ago...work's great 👍...however you are correct...can only run 1 if you want anything else to work...or...you can run 2 and refgartior with TV ...thanks for the video....how is your coach coming...stay safe...J&A
Hi you two! Thanks so much for the testimonial. It's great to hear from so many people who love soft start. We are still waiting for parts but overall feel quite fortunate. We will keep you updated!
@@LizAmazing oh you two are fortunate to have each other...love and faith has a way of getting people through hard times...we are planning on going to the national hdt rally in Kansas in sep-oct...really hope you guys will be there 😀...stay safe..take care..J&A
Y’all are troopers. Love watching your videos. Full time RVing is not for us though. We’ll spend a week or 2 in the Florida panhandle in our RV & then we are ready to get back home.
Thanks so much, Mike! We love having you with us. And, yep, so many ways to do the RV life. Glad you are getting out there on your terms.
Enjoy your travels y’all, great ending😝.
Thanks Lizzette. Waiting on parts but can't wait to get back on the road!!
GREAT ADVISE !!!!!!!!
Thank you so much James!
great episode I have wanted to install a soft start I'm a pretty good hand at most projects I guess I have to push past fear and go for it 🙏🏻❤️🤙🏻
Yes! As long as you're comfortable with stripping and connecting wires, you will be just fine. The first step will be to take off the air conditioner cover and find the exact model of your AC. For ours, the ID plate was on the side panel that we had to unscrew. Then on soft starts website you will find specific instructions. Let us know how it goes!
Look for a digital amp metre that you can hook on your breaker Box on the outgoing lines that makes it more easier to keep up with your amp draw inside your camper
Oh, that's a great idea, thanks!
Good information!!
Thanks! Very handy if you are moochdocking in someone's driveway-- you can run one AC on household current!!
When do you anticipate your replacement parts to start arriving?
Still waiting…
You guys are the cutest !!!♥️♥️
Patricia
Thanks you for the video. That sounds like a good idea. I'm going to order me 1. Since I primitive camp more than anything else that should make it more Easier to run my AC on my camper
Yes, it sure will! And super easy to install, too!
Fantastic information you guys! Thank you 😊
Thank you Jennifer! Enjoy your weekend. See you in the next video!
what a funny ending!
Thanks so much. Glad you stuck around for that. See you in the next video!
I would love to visit you guys while you're Here.
Hi Connie! Feel free to email us liz@lizamazing.com
We’re in menifee right now and having this issue. Going to look into doing this cause we are stuck with 30 amp right now
We know Menifee very well. Can't say enough good things about SoftStart. Please use our link to get the best prices, and to help support our channel: www.softstartrv.com/liz/
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A Hybrid 3k inverter with load sharing and lithium batteries work too but the soft start/easy start is a must. I am shacked that the RV parks don't push the RV manufacturing companies to add soft starts to all there units to save on electricity the way electricity is these days
Yes, we need to get the word out. I bet RV manufacturers will start adding this someday.
i have used the ac many times while on a 15 amp service, but i don't know how many btus it is. it draws 12 amps while running iirc. of course we can't run any other high current devices unless i turn off the ac.
That is such great info. I am a brand new fifth wheel owner and I actually bought the same unit you two have. I have a question for you about AC,s if you have a moment. How long should it take for the AC unit in the main living area to cool down the rig when it's about a 95 outside/ inside? I am new to all of this so I want to make sure I'm not doing something wrong. It was well over an hour and I only dropped six degrees!!!!
That’s about right. It’s much easier for them to keep it cool than get it cool. We notice the same thing on travel days when it’s hot. Enjoy your 310GK- we love the floorplan!
When Liz Attacks. Ha ha ha
That's right, he had no idea!
Love it thx for this
Do i need 1 soft start per ac ?
Or just one for the 2nd ac ?
You only need to buy one Plug and Play. the Classic you need one per AC. Thanks for your question and happy travels.
I recently watched a vid about why fans first setting is high then low. Check it out. Afterwards I wonder if the soft start might hurt your fan.
Not that we have heard. I would call soft start if you have any concerns though
Interesting! I've passed the link to your video to a relative who also might find this useful.
Thank you very much for doing that. We love our soft start and have met many people who are very pleased.
THANKS FOR INF0 ON SOFTSTART.
You are so welcome! I think anybody camping in a driveway would love to have one.
When you know the product b/f they mention it, and have never RV's in your life, you know you're watching a lot of these, LOL.
LOL! Indeed.
Love ❤️ your videos! Thank you
Thank you, Gary! We love having you with us!!!
LOL FUNNY A/C With your Fireplace running behind you. 🥶🥵
Umm, our GDRV A/C works very well and we haven't needed to use more than 1 at a time. We have 3 in our Momentum.
Yeah, we are in the mountains with cold mornings and warm days! We start off bundled up and then remove layers and then have to start putting layers back on again, LOL!
That was good.
Thank you Rick!
Have not installed one yet heard a lot about them but I just bought the truck and camper ha ha moneys tight
Congratulations Howard on your new truck and camper! Yes, the first several months you will be getting all the gadgets and gear. Enjoy this part of the journey, so fun! Oh the places you will go!!
@@LizAmazing Hopefully I got a lot of learning you guys know how to drive one I got a fifth wheel and I don’t know the first thing about it I am nervous
@@howardkepple5623 Definitely take it slow at first. Take it to a big empty parking lot so you can learn how it handles in tight spots and reversing. Bring traffic cones to practice and a friend to help you spot. A back-up camera is a HUGE help!
Seems like this would prolong the life of the air conditioner too. Good idea
It really is a wonderful gadget. Super easy to install and I had no idea it could make the RV so much quieter!
Thank you for the info
Thank you for watching! We are always discovering cool new gadgets to make RV life easier. See you in the next video!
We just added a soft start to our Class C, 30 amp, one A/C. Our volts went down from 120.5 to 106.5. My neighbor thinks this isn’t a good thing. Did you notice a big change in volts?
I don't know anything about this type of soft start but typically per Ohms law if voltage goes down the amps go up. What kind of sorcery is this? 🤔
Paul says if current goes down voltage will go down with it. It's all about Ohms law.
Pretty sure youtube would ban the soft start way…lol
Loved the video as well as the relationship you both have together. On separate topic what is your opinion on the Alliance Paradigm 310RL? We are looking at one for our second and last trailer. Thoughts? Keep up the great information.
Hi Steven, around the time we bought our Solitude 310GK we reached out to Alliance and NEVER got a call back, which fits what we've heard since, that they have poor customer service. Keep in mind that any trailer you'll get is going to have problems - sad but true - and you're going to want a company who is responsive to their customers.
Just food for thought, good luck with whatever you decide and thanks for watching! P.
I have 2 13500 dometic with soft starts. What size generator should I buy
Surprisingly, it depends on the generator. We've found the Predators not to be as robust as the Hondas. They actually can overheat and shut off. I would do the research as we are hesitant to give you a gen size and then be wrong.
You two are so crazy and fun! Did you get the outside repairs done?
💋🧚🏻♀️❤️🇺🇸
Not yet on the repairs-- waiting....! Thanks for watching, so glad to have you with us!
Cute!
Thank you! Soft Start really is a game changer, especially if you just want to run your air conditioner using household current in a driveway.
What do you do when you have a 30amp camper?
Your 30amp will have just one A/C I am guessing. With that a soft start will allow you to run it just using a heavy duty electrical cord. This could be handy when parked in a driveway. Of course, you will not be able to also run your microwave or your electric hot water. Just be sure to buy the heavy duty power cord.
No, it has two of them, but I can only run one at a time. I’m looking for a way around that.
I am thinking of rerouting a second line that will operate independently of my 30amp system I can run an appliance grade extension cord out to the pedestal and plug into the 50 amp with a 30 amp adapter.
How come the manufacturers don't install in the new ones?
They really should! Maybe someday!
What was your link?
It's in the description, I'll put it here for your convenience: ⚡️ Run AC w/Low Power Soft Start: www.softstartrv.com/liz/
What is the link? I can't find it
Here you go, and thanks for watching!
www.softstartrv.com/liz/
So it converts 30 amp to 50 amp??
It smooths out the initial draw on the AC, so that one AC will work on 20 amp and two will work on 30 amp. Test it, your mileage may vary.
My Jayco Class C 2019 came with two ACs and is just 30amp. I've been wondering if the SoftStart would let me run one of my ACs on solar? Nice to know it is easy to install.
If you have a 3000 W inverter and enough batteries, Paul says probably yes.
@@LizAmazing how do I know the w of y inverter?
@@damselflymoldavite8145 It should say it in your paper work or right on the Inverter itself. If you belong to the Facebook page of your floorplan, someone in that group will know.
Please go to the 7:48 mark in this video. The title of this video should be changed to: "CALM, SWEET, BEAUTIFUL WIFE LADY TURNS INTO RAGING COUGAR-WOMAN AND TRIES TO RIP SLEEPING HUSBAND TO PIECES"! It's a miracle he survived.
Thanks for the laugh!
I have an older Class A (1993) that has 2 AC's and 30 AMP service. It has an Onan Marquis 7000 Generator. There is a switch in the cabinet behind the driver which allows me to select the rear AC or the Front AC when hooked up to shore power. With the generator, it doesn't matter as it will run both simultaneously regardless of the position of the switch due to a dedicated 20A breaker on the generator. So, how can I run both AC's at a park, if I can only switch between the front or back? I guess this system isn't designed for my configuration.
Hi David, I'm not sure if there's a workaround for your shore power set-up or not. I would suggest calling Soft Start's help desk and asking them as I suspect you're not the first person with that set-up.
kinda like a dimmer light switch...
Yes, similar in some ways.
Soft start on electric motors that are not designed to be run with it can be harmful to the lifespan of the motor.
We have heard that soft start is actually helpful for motors. Several people said they actually extend the life of motors. Let us know if you have heard anything differently.
LOL
Oh, you must've made it to the ending! Thanks!
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We love that we can run our RV A/C on household current and TWO RV A/Cs on 30 amp!