Own an RV? This is worth saving up for! Active Controls Plug-N-Play Softstart for RV ACs!

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  • @Bobs-bd3yo
    @Bobs-bd3yo 7 месяцев назад +24

    The sewer guy was backed up?😅

    • @dbsmithy
      @dbsmithy 7 месяцев назад +6

      What a waste!

    • @BigTruckBigRV
      @BigTruckBigRV  7 месяцев назад +16

      Maybe because he knows I like Super Duty's.... :p

    • @davidmilledge221
      @davidmilledge221 7 месяцев назад

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @AKben1775
    @AKben1775 7 месяцев назад +5

    I have one for my 30A trailer. Love it and it also is a surge protector with bluetooth power monitor!

  • @dbsmithy
    @dbsmithy 7 месяцев назад +3

    I am looking forward to your testing. I don’t have an outdoor 50 amp power pedestal, yet.

  • @ianrickey208
    @ianrickey208 7 месяцев назад +1

    Dude - looks like you also built a rattlesnake condo close to your new dump pipe. Tall grass, rodents, and cover... Standard South Texas snake habitat. If I was you, and I'm not, I would definitely clear some of that up.

  • @edmundgraack122
    @edmundgraack122 7 месяцев назад +2

    Can't wait to see the results. Very interested

  • @TheDealHunter
    @TheDealHunter 7 месяцев назад +1

    At 1:49 "It's hard to get him out here cuz he's just backed up with septic work." I see what you did there! 😁

    • @jimjohnson3244
      @jimjohnson3244 7 месяцев назад

      Noticed that too! Was waiting for the pun intended. 🎉

  • @shawnlshs
    @shawnlshs 7 месяцев назад +2

    I am super excited to see if the Bluetti can run the AC with this.

  • @Gman-qm6bv
    @Gman-qm6bv 2 месяца назад

    I was just looking at the Active Start 30 amp version, found them cheapest at Walmart for $399, then I just saw your video. I will order one for sure now, I am 70 and climbing up and working on the roof is not something I want to do. Thanks, JD!

  • @user-pn1cd6dm1h
    @user-pn1cd6dm1h 7 месяцев назад +1

    I think the benefit would be portability to take to your next camper. Many of us will install upgrade projects but then a couple years later when it's time for a new camper, very few uninstall those upgrades to transfer them to the new camper.

  • @thechroniclesofmaintenance4192
    @thechroniclesofmaintenance4192 7 месяцев назад +1

    Interesting, I wonder how it would not temporarily “brown out” or reduce available current for devices already running when, let’s say, the second AC kicks on while the first one is already running? True soft start devices use thyristors that gate the incoming sine wave half cycles. Control of those thyristors is what ramps up the line voltage and available current from a reduced value to full line value for a specific time frame. Doing that to already running devices can be detrimental. Having installed and programmed hundreds of industrial soft starts which function exactly like the soft starts that wire directly to the AC units, I’m scratching my head just a bit. Looking forward to more content on these.

  • @corrinethomas6791
    @corrinethomas6791 2 месяца назад

    Did you do a follow up as I didn’t see anything other videos regarding the SOFTSTART. Would love an update.

  • @user-vs7ec1wz5d
    @user-vs7ec1wz5d 7 месяцев назад +1

    I sure wish you would put yourself in the videos. I like to look at the folks talking to me. Please consider this. Thanks!

  • @JohnSmith-lw2bm
    @JohnSmith-lw2bm 7 месяцев назад +2

    The 50 amp one is normally $1200.00 but on sale for $750.00 USD.
    I wonder how it plays with my current Hughes 50A autoformer and my Progressive Industries surge protector/ power analyzer.

    • @kennethdebbiedavis865
      @kennethdebbiedavis865 7 месяцев назад +4

      At that price, AND not replacing a good surge protector, getting on the roof to install the $300 unit suddenly seems more attractive.

  • @KnKs64
    @KnKs64 6 месяцев назад

    I would very much like to have one of the 50Amp with surge protection, however $750 is just too much for me to justify. We normally camp with 50Amp service, so I have not needed it, however we plan to start boon docking with Solar and generator, and will need this when running on the generator if we want to run the AC's. Will wait a bit to see if the price comes down.

  • @code4forlife
    @code4forlife 7 месяцев назад

    I hope you do a video on Ford’s 2kw Pro Power. I’m just wondering how much surge the inverter can handle. Will it be able to run A Coleman 11k BTU power saver Air conditioner? Love Your Videos Thank You For All Your Hard Work

  • @ColtonRMagby
    @ColtonRMagby 7 месяцев назад

    I think they would call that a bayonet coupler lid, but I'm not sure. That ActiveStart system seems like a product that can be installed on an RV and never need to be reinstalled with a brand-new A/C unit, but I'm mostly glad it's down lower where you can fix it on the go with little to no issues. I don't know if one installed up top needs reinstalled with a new A/C unit, but that might also vary from unit to unit.

  • @WTLowery82
    @WTLowery82 7 месяцев назад

    " Backed up with septic work " ......Lmao!

  • @maxum3300
    @maxum3300 Месяц назад

    How does this affect other high amp draw appliances such as a microwave or residential fridge?

  • @iangilbert8282
    @iangilbert8282 7 месяцев назад

    'Backed up with septic work'! 😅😅😅

  • @cpfpv6410
    @cpfpv6410 7 месяцев назад +1

    Soooooo many poop jokes that could have been made. Lol

  • @brianhinrichs3550
    @brianhinrichs3550 7 месяцев назад

    Wonder if this would still work with 50 amp power watch dog with EPO

  • @United_Kangaroo1992
    @United_Kangaroo1992 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very minor correction: you pronounce it Blue Yet, when there's no "Y" in the word

  • @marvs4321
    @marvs4321 7 месяцев назад

    How long will the buried rubber last before breaking down and leaking? Easy enough to repair but BOLO.

  • @Brigand231
    @Brigand231 7 месяцев назад +1

    (disclaimer: This is intended as a joke/tease. I know full well what's going on) Wait, isn't Blue Yeti a microphone? Are you plugging your Blue Yeti into your Bluetti?

  • @trentsdiyadventures
    @trentsdiyadventures 7 месяцев назад

    Looking forward to see if they work on a generator also to be able to run AC or microwave and not have to pack a 4000w+ generator. Or is this only for shore power hook up?

    • @gregoryalvarado9471
      @gregoryalvarado9471 6 месяцев назад

      I had another soft start that hardwired in and it worked great. I was able to run 1 ac with a 2500w and both with a 4000w. I believe this is using the same tech therefore I’m hoping it does. I also hoping they make one that can go between a factory installed generator.

  • @henryford2736
    @henryford2736 7 месяцев назад

    I'm plugged in at home to 110V. Think it's 15A. Waiting to see if this will start the AC. Looks like a good product.

    • @okieinalaska
      @okieinalaska Месяц назад

      @henryford2736 Did it work for you?

  • @talk2hubba
    @talk2hubba 7 месяцев назад

    closer pleases

  • @tedshantz6193
    @tedshantz6193 7 месяцев назад

    b interested 2 c a video i have seen sum where they did not work very well

  • @joeleonardo3742
    @joeleonardo3742 7 месяцев назад

    I was told that it’s not good for microwaves to get lower voltage. Does this have any protection for those types of appliances?

    • @United_Kangaroo1992
      @United_Kangaroo1992 7 месяцев назад

      I imagine you could temporarily turn it off with Bluetooth. Good point though

    • @jetdriver
      @jetdriver 7 месяцев назад

      No it only has surge protection in the most expensive unit and it’s not a full EMS that offers things like low voltage protection. That’s the deal killer for me.

  • @SlooDon
    @SlooDon 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks JD. I'm very curious about the 50 amp version. Will it allow me to run one 15,000 BTU AC from a 3200 Watt inverter generator. I have small 5th wheel with 50 amp service and would like to try some light boon-docking. I have two 100 Amp hour lithium batteries, 2000 watt inverter and 400 watts of solar panels. Looking to purchase a 3200 to 4000 watt generator to be able to run one AC a short while and as back up to charge the batteries. With this device do you think its possible?
    Once again thanks for your content!

    • @BigTruckBigRV
      @BigTruckBigRV  7 месяцев назад +1

      I think it should be able to. I'm gonna do a test with a generator as well.

    • @maxum3300
      @maxum3300 7 месяцев назад +1

      I have a Genmax 3300 watt suitcase style inverter generator. I am able to run my 15K BTU AC off the generator without an active start. I'm going to purchase the active start so I can hopefully run both AC's off the generator. My generator is 3000 continuous watts 3300 surge watts. I would imagine you would be able to do the same with a 3200 watt.

    • @SlooDon
      @SlooDon 7 месяцев назад

      @@maxum3300 How long have you had your Genmax? It’s on my list Has your experience been good?

    • @maxum3300
      @maxum3300 7 месяцев назад +1

      @SlooDon I've had it a year and a half. I don't have a lot of hours on it but it hasn't let me down yet.

  • @jabberjaw1067
    @jabberjaw1067 7 месяцев назад +1

    That doesnt do any good when youre running off your inverter and batteries. My Victron inverter is direct to lithium battery bank. No spot for that huge plug. Plus, if im on shore power, who cares?

    • @BigTruckBigRV
      @BigTruckBigRV  7 месяцев назад

      Brother, that's kind of like saying "I don't need a pickup truck because I have a semi truck".