Looking to buy a couple of Soft Starts and want advice….

[Ebkent62]

I have a 2021 Grand Design Imagine 2970RL and am looking at adding soft starts to the 2 AC units. The rv has a Coleman Mach 13.5k BTU(#48253C969) and a Coleman Mach 15k BTU (#48254c869) and I was hoping to get some feedback on folks experiences with various soft start units in terms of operation and ease of installation. From what I’ve read, I’m leaning towards the MicroAir Breeze with the installation kit. I’m betting this has already been covered in a post, but can’t seem to find anything. Anyone have any feedback/opinions from your experiences?

[howson]

I have a 2021 Grand Design Imagine 2970RL and am looking at adding soft starts to the 2 AC units. The rv has a Coleman Mach 13.5k BTU(#48253C969) and a Coleman Mach 15k BTU (#48254c869) and I was hoping to get some feedback on folks experiences with various soft start units in terms of operation and ease of installation. From what I’ve read, I’m leaning towards the MicroAir Breeze with the installation kit. I’m betting this has already been covered in a post, but can’t seem to find anything. Anyone have any feedback/opinions from your experiences?

I have two of the MicroAir units and yes, there is an installation thread. See https://gdrvowners.com/forum/operati...s-2019-315rlts

I'd definitely go with MicroAirs again.

Of course this is only the experience of one individual...but it's rare to find anyone disappointed with their product.

If you'd like to read more related threads, enter this search criteria in your browser's search bar (not this forum's search box): microair site:gdrvowners.com

[Country Campers]

I have been satisfied with the MicroAir that we have and would purchase again.

Brian

[hduring]

We have two SoftStart RV for our RV. Used both AC’s simultaneously last summer on 30 amp circuit, and the AC’s ran fine. No issues powering up each AC unit.

[Ebkent62]

Thanks to all for the feedback.

[Scott'n'Wendy]

I have a Micro-Air 364 on our 2021 Coleman 15k unit and I am happy with it. I installed it in 2021 and haven't looked at it since.

[Strider]

I have a SoftstartRV on my 2017 Imagine and the install was fairly simple.

[Ebkent62]

I ended up installing 2 Softstart RVs (by Network RV) purchased on Amazon I called Network RV to check on prices and they said they only run sales around the holidays. Took about an hour and a half to install the two including the run time for their initial setup. When I took the cover off the AC and removed the cover on the start and run capacitor compartment, I found that a mud dobber had decided to make a nest on the wiring the size of a softball. The plumbers putty around the wiring going into the compartment had vibrated off, so I bought some on Amazon and closed the wiring pass through opening. I had to chip away the nest and vacuum out the dirt and then figure out where the wires went that came off in the process.

Network RVhas terrific support and will even get on a FaceTime call with you for up to 30 minutes while you’re on the roof installing it as well as wiring diagrams for virtually every type of rv ac and a narrative for each describing the install. My Coleman Mach 13.5k and 15k will now run on my 3800 watt Champion Generator and it’s super quiet.

[rob9270]

I have been researching installing soft start capability for the two Coleman units on my 2024 Influence 2903RL. I noticed that Coleman has affordable soft-start kits that don't void the warranty. The Coleman video makes it look like it is very easy to install. Has anyone used these? (Here is the link: https://coleman-mach.com/products/cl...oft-start-kit/). Thank you!