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ktmrfs wrote:
For that reason RV's with Two AC units on a 30A system come from the factory with a switch allowing one or the other AC unit to operate, but not both.
โJul-20-2020 04:42 PM
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โJul-20-2020 04:05 PM
Strador wrote:If you're referring to a Micro-Air Easy Start (MAES), RV a/c manufacturers probably don't make them standard equipment because they cost $250-$300 each. As much as they would like to manufacture (and install) a MAES themselves (in-house), they cannot because the MAES is a patented device. However, some RV TT/camper manufacturers do offer it as an option.
. . . I guess my question is, why are RV AC manufactures not including easystart/software capabilities directly into the unit? Or, are there actually units out there that does this and I canโt find them? It would seem like this would be a no brainier especially with the RV power limitation?
โJul-20-2020 03:28 PM
Strador wrote:
Pardon my greenness. I am 100% a newbie when it comes to RVโing. I have a 33 ft class C, 30 amp, that has a single AC unit. The fan in the bedroom is pre-wired for a second unit, so it should be easy to install, I live in Arizona so the second unit would be nice to have.
Obviously, the issue is power, or more specifically startup power. I have been working with the math and 30amps is enough to run 2 AC units once you get past that huge initial startup draw. In doing some reading it would appear it should work just fine using products like easystart or softstart.
I guess my question is, why are RV AC manufactures not including easystart/software capabilities directly into the unit? Or, are there actually units out there that does this and I canโt find them? It would seem like this would be a no brainier especially with the RV power limitation?
โJul-20-2020 03:23 PM
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โJul-20-2020 01:03 PM
ktmrfs wrote:
Two typical Max draw for many AC units is 13.5A or more so running two violates that.
โJul-20-2020 12:40 PM
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โJul-20-2020 12:11 PM
Strador wrote:That's one of those 'looks good on paper' things, but in reality you're likely to burn up your plug.
I have been working with the math and 30amps is enough to run 2 AC units once you get past that huge initial startup draw.
โJul-20-2020 11:50 AM
Strador wrote:
Pardon my greenness. I am 100% a newbie when it comes to RVโing. I have a 33 ft class C, 30 amp, that has a single AC unit. The fan in the bedroom is pre-wired for a second unit, so it should be easy to install, I live in Arizona so the second unit would be nice to have.
Obviously, the issue is power, or more specifically startup power. I have been working with the math and 30amps is enough to run 2 AC units once you get past that huge initial startup draw. In doing some reading it would appear it should work just fine using products like easystart or softstart.
I guess my question is, why are RV AC manufactures not including easystart/software capabilities directly into the unit? Or, are there actually units out there that does this and I canโt find them? It would seem like this would be a no brainier especially with the RV power limitation?
โJul-20-2020 11:38 AM