All ActivityMost RecentMost LikesSolutionsRe: A/C amperage draw? We found that the soft start is wired wrong. Taking it back to dealer since it is under warranty. Re: A/C amperage draw? That’s what I have. A/C amperage draw? How many amps should a 15K a/c pull at startup? I have a new Cougar 5er and am going nuts getting a generator that will run my a/c on boondock trips. I had soft start installed when I bought it. So far I've tried a Generac 3300, a Champion 4650, now a Predator 5000 and all have overloaded at a/c startup! A friend came over and did a amp draw test and the rig pulled 42 amps at startup! Could I have a bad soft start? Was it wired wrong? Totally frustrated!!!