I was watching a video you did about replacing an rv roof ac with this new brand .The name started with an H, but you also said RecPro sold it too,but under their name, I'm looking to replace our domestic Pengiun . With a quieter and more efficient
I use my power vent fan on one end of my camper and open the bathroom vent on the other end. The power vent pulls air in, and it exhaust out the other. Really nice on cool days and evenings…..and a heck of a lot quieter 😂
Thanks Todd for what you are doing. You have been a great help with my RV journey. Perfect timing with this video. I was wondering about soft start and micro air. Thanks again. I’m excited for your next video.
Todd really enjoy learning more about my rv. You are the guy with the answers. My question is I have a 2016 Jayco Jayflight 265 BHSW. We took it out this spring and the water pump would not pump water. We took it off the wall and unhooked the lines and blowed really hard and heard a pop and the valve unstuck and pumped like it should the rest of the trip. We took it out 2 months later and again would not pump so we primed with the winterized hose and it started working. Finally my question is “Is there something we could put through the water to lubricant the valves in the water pump” ? We are not full time campers. Setting on the edge of my chair waiting patiently for your words of wisdom. Thank you. You are the Man. 😀
Thanks Todd!!! I appreciate the answer. I wish Coleman or one of the other RV AC companies would make one that brings in fresh air vice only recirculating. Like you mentioned all car AC's do it. I guess when boondocking at night running 12-volt fan and leaving your ac fan off makes more sense. I came up with the question because we were camping at the beach with full hookups, and it was nice and cool at night and the AC wasn't needed, however we had some noisy neighbors. We shut the windows and turned on the fan to cover up the noise, but it didn't take long to start warming up and we had to kick on the AC's. I had to ask Todd what exactly is our fan mode providing. I'm sure everyone is dying to know; our bedroom does have a return vent!
We run our A/C around the clock, we just set the thermostat for the most comfortable temp and let it run al=fter all the electricity is included in the park fee.
Great Class, Todd! (and videos) I’m grateful to have attended the owner’s class last year. Loved the program, staff, facilities and more. Six months ago you did a video on DC to DC converters that focused on trailers. Can you please do something similar for RVs? We have a Newmar DP and I’m in the process of converting to lithium. My Magnum converter and remote will work ok, and I’m adding a Victron bluetooth shunt. What concerns or considerations should I have in mind regarding pulling too much current from the alternator, use of the battery boost function, and anything else you think important in these circumstances. Thanks!
I have been running the Softstart up on my RV all summer and loving it. Where I live in Canada most campgrounds are 30Amp only. it will run both AC units at the same time and I am not getting brownouts when they start up. I am a Power Engineer so I know just a little bit of electrical theory lol, you are bang on with the inrush slowly degrading the coils. With that being said I do have a 12v fridge as my trailer is a 2024 Cougar. The only time i had an issue was when there was a power outage at the campground and I tripped the breaker when the trailer was re energized and everything wanted to start at the same time. PS keep up the great work, I am seriously thinking about going done to take your course in house. its just finding time right now.
Thx Todd for an informative and entertaining video. I agree with you on MiroAire have had excellent results with 2 on my 40' Fuzion for 5 yrs on Mach 8s even able to run both off 30a shore power in South West desert.
Todd do any AC units 1:27 come with soft start from factory ? 2024 Dynaquest XL 34KD ACs are GE Auto manufacturing tried to void warranty if you used aftermarket parts instead of there’s like oil and filters etc it was ruled illegal by courts as long as aftermarket parts met specifications
Todd, I know what your instructions are on traveling with the propone on. My question is on hot days is it ok to run a onan 5500 propane generator and one ac? You opinion is appreciated.
Hey Todd, Just had a Micro Air Easy Start installed on our Dometic 15K air conditioner. It. Is. Fantastic. Tested it out at a Texas State Park a couple of weekends ago. The compressor does take a bit more time to kick on, but you do not hear that jolt from the power inrush. Works with our 2500 watt (peak) generator, and the greatest thing is on 115 volt house current. It's nice to pull our trailer home the day before we leave for a trip, & clean and pack with the AC running. Another little tip to pass on to viewers. Replace your 4" fart fans with the Heng's Vortex II fans. Easy install, plus they are reversible, so you can set one to blow, and one to suck....😊
What do you mean by “ok”? Do you mean _legal?_ For example, in some municipalities, having an RV plugged in means that it is classified as “additional” or “alternative” housing, and thus would need zoning approval and a permit, so leaving it plugged in without proper zoning approval could lead to fines. HOA rules can also come into play. If your question is simply asking about safety, then it doesn’t matter, when the RV is plugged in it is no less safe when unoccupied than when occupied.
Todd, thanks for the great videos. You may want to remind viewers to check their subscription status. RU-vid unsubscribed me twice in the last six months from your channel. This seems to happen on a lot of channels. Just a heads up. Thanks.
The soft start only affects AC power not DC power, your 12V system is completely independent from the AC system (yes, there may be a converter (aka rectifier) that charges the batteries for the 12V but the soft start doesn’t affect that). Yet another reason to use 12V compressor refrigerators instead of residential.
