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jjj
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Jul 21, 2022

Easy startup for A.C.

I was recently scrolling you tube for info on A.C. easy starts and
came across easy startup plug in version. It was pretty interesting
that it is a plug in at the post and is blue tooth so you can
watch what is going on and is also a surge protector and will
monitor you voltage spikes. A little pricey but if you sell your
trailer you can take it with you. I was just wondering
if anyone has bought one yet and your thoughts.
  • OK I've been interested in this since I saw Mike Sokol's video Not sure if it's the same brand but here is the link to it:
    Softstartup RV

    I cannot find it on Amazon the price is probably somewhere on that website. Yup $600, I'll do the wiring I already have a Progressive surge protector
  • jjj wrote:
    A little pricey but if you sell your trailer you can take it with you.


    https://softstartup.com/products/

    At $600, it's twice as expensive as a Micro-Air EasyStart 364.

    If I sell my trailer, I'm either taking the EasyStart with me, or rolling it into the trailer's selling price - Buyer's choice.

    The fact that the Softstartup subjects every 120 volt device inside your RV to a waveform which has been modified to reduce the startup surge of the air conditioner is a deal-breaker for me.

    There are sound technical reasons why the Micro-Air connects at specific points inside the A/C unit itself, rather than simply at its AC power wires.

    The way Micro-Air does it makes the installation process a little more involved - but is probably worth it, IMO.

    theoldwizard1 wrote:
    In theory, a easy start could be wired as a dog bone between the post an the RV power cord.


    No, it connects to several specific points inside the A/C, including the compressor run capacitor.

    Coleman Mach connection:

  • In theory, a easy start could be wired as a dog bone between the post an the RV power cord.
  • A link to the item you are describing would help us find out what you are talking about.

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