RV AC MicroAir Easy Start How To Install. 

Thanks for this. I just installed the microair today and ran it 5 times before using it on my genmax gm3200i. This thing made such a difference. I have a 13.5k btu AC and it pulled peak 11amps and ran around 1080-1110 watts. I can now run my AC and still have nearly 2000 watts of power left

Did the Micro-Air install this weekend. Jared's walk-through was extremely helpful. Really, it wasn't that complicated and the installation kit for my 15K Coleman Mach had everything needed. Worst part was getting up on the roof! My Honda EU2200i now easily starts the A/C (ECO off) and keeps it running (ECO on). I've had the A/C, a few lights and the TV on at the same time without any issues. Saved the cost of paralleling with another EU2200i!

Thanks, your video was exactly what I needed to ensure I did not screw it up. Got mine installed last night. 🙂One note for others with the same unit (Furrion) that was not obvious to me at first, is the splicing of the last blue wire. Once that is done, reconnect it to the other blue and put it back where it was. That connection can also be loose so be careful when putting things back in the box. It's a tight fit. I spent far more time taking things apart and putting them back than the actual wire installation part. That was the only challenging part.

Thank you for putting a Soft Start on a Furrion A/C!! We are debating installing one. New Furrion A/C as well.

Thank you so much for this video! I didn't realize I had the wrong wiring diagram until after I opened up the ac cover. Felt hopeless til I found your video! Thanks much for the great info as always.

This is one of the better install videos. I like the way it shows the wires on the compressor and OL.

I installed one a year ago & wow, was I impressed. Won’t have an rv without one. Perfect for boondocking/dry camping.

An upgrade on my bucket list to help our generator that "just" has enough power to fire up the AC. Great video Jared.

We added this to our RV last fall. It works great and our 2000 watt Honda generator will now run the AC when boondocking. Really nice addition.

Great explanation! Being an electrical engineer and electrician myself, I feel an everyday RV owner can install this with little or no trouble at all.

I installed the micro aire last spring on my camper and love it. We do a lot of NJ state parks (no hook ups) and boondocking. I run my 15,000btu ac unit off of my Honda 2200 generator. Easy install and worth every penny. Great video. Happy Camping.

I took my iPad up on the roof of my Airstream Sport-22FB and with your help installed my EasyStart. It works great! Thank you very much. We enjoy your RU-vid channel. Regards, Tom Moquin

Jared, my trusted friend, I finally gotr around to installing my EasyStart and your video was amazingly helpful. Thanks!!

I pick up my 2022 GD 2600RB monday and this soft starter is the first thing I'm putting on the unit when I get it home haha! I just printed out the schematic and made one off their instructions from another model, and then went... i bet there's a video. Yep. your diagram matches mine lol!

Great video Jared, thanks very much. I have an earlier version AC unit but everything was pretty much the same. I used the wagos that came with the install kit and taped the little levers closed with electrical tape. I have yet to do the 5 cycles as I only have a 3500 watt genny and no pedestal power. I called support and they said that the first learning cycle runs at 40% and then subsequent runs get more optimized at 60% and higher, and that if you do the first cycle on anything less than a 4K Genny it will not be programmed optimally. Oh and the really annoying thing was that every time my AC compressor kicked on before the install, the surge would reboot my starlink router lol. Was driving me nuts!Thanks again!!

Thank you for another helpful and informative video. I appreciate all that you do helping other RVers.

I just installed this on my Furrion unit. Your vid helped a lot. Thx!

As usual, great video! I've really been a fan of your channel lately. Thanks for all the good videos! I love all the electrical type stuff you include... and my wife likes the ones where you show things in your RV! I'm waiting to see if you do one on the Fridge Defend ARP though.... I just installed one of those in mine. It wasn't too bad, and I love the information I can glean from it now! (I installed it inside my unit so I could interact with it rather than behind the fridge.) It seems like it is right up your alley though. I just installed one of these MicroAir Easy Start 364 on my 13.5k but Dometic Brisk Air 2 about 2 months ago. I ordered it straight from MicroAir (due to fear of getting fake parts from Amazon) and they had a $30 off coupon, so that was nice. Install was pretty easy, the hardest part for me was figuring out where to mount it... I didn't really like where I ended up putting it but for my unit there weren't many "mounting" options. As far as the use, it looks like it has knocked my cranking amps down to around 17ish amps (that's the best reading I could get out of my amp meter) so I am very happy with that! I didn't really have issues starting it up with my Champion Duel Fuel generator even when running on propane, but I still believe it helps and I didn't want to go with one of the $10 dumb start capacitors! All in all, I love this thing! I'll also add that I found some of the WAGO lever nuts that come in different configurations (2,3,5, etc... wires) that make connecting multiple wires really easy and to me seems more secure and cleaner looking than crimping and using wire nuts. (Especially for the blue wire that had 3 wires combined... so much nicer!) I'll also add that when "testing" the MicroAir Easy Start following some of the information in the install guide it says this: "...if you turn off the compressor at the thermostat when it is running then turn it on right away, EasyStart will prevent the compressor from starting for five minutes. If the compressor starts sooner, you have a wiring problem." Mine was actually restarting back in 3 minutes, and even though everything was confirmed when hooking it up and everything seemed to be working as it should, this 5 minute rule still threw me, so I called them. They informed me that on the newer units that time is now 3 minutes... so I was happy to hear that! Anywho, thanks again for another great video. Looking forward to more!

I installed one of the Micro-Air on my 15K AC. Went from 46 AMP start to 19 Amps after the five training start. I have an older 3500 Honda generator running on propane. Before I installed the micro-air the Honda would really grunt getting the AC started. Now with the micro-air installed I always have to go and look at my amp meter to be able to tell if the compressor has kicked in or not, no more "GRUNT".

The Microair was the first upgrade we made to our trailer 2 years ago,30 amp service. I can run my A/C while pluged into my house or on my 3500 inverter generator.

Jared, you’re the best. Very useful info, I am looking in to buying the same AC from Furrion. Stay safe.

Just installed two last week on 15K & 13K units and can run both AC's at the same time off of 30 amp shore service and also from Firman 2900 generator. Love your vids.....

Excellent tutorial. I’m an electrician so I have all the tools but I work with high voltage. So this video definitely helps when I do mine 👍🏼

For me living in California, only hot places I would be staying at would have full hookups like Laughlin Nevada Koa at the Avi Casino. I’d never boondock in a desert. Most camping boondock spots for me is in the mountains or beach and in the summer they always cool down at night.

As usual, another very useful video! Thank you very much for sharing

One thing you didn’t mention is the relearn procedure. In rare cases you have to reset to default and have the easy start relearn the unit. I just ran into this problem where the AC wasn’t working properly, the AC compressor would not always kick on or would shutdown prematurely . I did the relearn and the unit is working fine for the last couple months. The installer/engineer from MicroAir told me about it and how to do it. It is also on their website.

great product! very worth the money. Works better than I had imagined!

Thanks this helped. Just installed mine today.

You rock Jared. Been wanting to install one of these for awhile now in case I need to bug out in the RV for a hurricane.

I really like your how to videos especially on wiring I know basics and you simplify it so much thank you so much because some of the tasks look way harder then thay really are and it's reassuring to those that have the capability but not the brains again thank you and keep up the good work

Thank you for the information. I also purchased a furrion 15.5 unit big difference putting the soft start in that unit thank you again. 👍

Thanks! This is awesome, could you do a quick video on using the volt meter. I know there are other vids on this but like how you explain things

Mine just came in. Installing it tomorrow barring to much rain.

Jared. Thanks for the awesome video. Made an intimidating install easy.

Excellent, so well presented. Thank you👍

As always, clear and concise directions. Thanks Jared!

Thanks Jared, Great Videos, You keep making 'em, I'll keep watching 'em.

HiJared, I enjoy your channel, your energy, and when you do Campendium videos also. I have been watching your videos for almost two years. Keep up the great work. I am glad it is start to opening up. I started on May 1 traveling. I may had been a little early. I just started this new RU-vid channel. I have just put up my first two RVing videos. I just wish I had your talent. Don

Thanks Jared, good video. Really liked your video on the Smart Transfer Switch. Will be implementing many of your ideas on my new 5th wheel this summer.😀

What's the difference between the SoftStartRV box and the Microair box ?Which one is better? Both are practically the exact same price of 300 bucks. Thanks 👍

Thanks! Just ordered mine!

Can you make a comparison video comparing the least expensive versions to the most expensive versions and explain why there's such a large price difference?

What is the difference between this micro air start and the soft start?

Always a wealth of information. Thank you

what is the difference between the MicroAir Easy Start and the SoftStartRV? Are they the same thing but different manufacturers?

Thanks Jared great video as always.

Need to do this update to my Coleman A/C. My A/C are very loud outside and inside when running, any suggestions on how to make them quieter? Thanks for the great video, keep them coming!!

Thanks for the demo Jared, I've been told that the best way to start the AC is to turn the fan on at the thermostat and let it run a couple minutes then switch to cool. Do you agree?

This system works by putting a time delay relay in the fan start circuit so that the fan and compressor aren't starting at the same time. Motor loads have something called in-rush current during start. Starting the fan a few seconds later than the compressor significantly reduces the total in-rush current which should avoid overloading the generator. Just thought explaining how it works would help people understand that it isn't a scam.

Congrats on the 100k subscribers! You're doing awesome! I would LOVE to see a video on upgrading to a tankless water heater. I realize this might be difficult if you already have or don't need one but it would be super helpful (apologies if you've done one that I missed). There are a few videos out there but you have a knack for making it easy to understand.

Thank you for great details verification of connection tips

Awesome video. Thank you.

Thank you Jared, always helpful...

I wish you'd come through NWPA, I have a solar system and 2 of the micro starts to install lol But seriously

My question is if you have TWO A/C units, do you need to install TWO of these units, or can one suffice on the main unit?

I have a Grand Design 367bhs with 2 Coleman Mach ac's. One is 15,000 btu and the other is 13,500. If I install the soft starts on each unit what size generator would you recommend to run both units? Thanks

Got thee of them to do. once I get the Victron back online it has to be done. I have the kits. Thanks

Heya, Love you videos! I'm just about to do this install on my Furrion.... My one question is when you discharged the capacitor where/how did you bridge the terminals? tia

Is the factory capacitor still required?

Hey Jared, we enjoy and appreciate all your videos! They are a huge help! Have you heard of the newer SoftstartRV which looks like a “plug and play” version of this? I’d be very interested in your opinion on those. Thanks!

If you have 2 AC units, I assume one on each? Front and rear? 2015 Newmar Canyon Star 3911 (Wheelchair model)

Jered: At 3:15 you mention that if there is a start capacities on the air condition it should be disabled or removed. Is there such a start capacitor on the Furrion? If so, the video doesn’t show how you removed or disabled it.

What's the difference between easy start and hard start and why couldn't you just buy a capacitor off of Amazon and put that on?

Tried to buy with your Amazon link but it is dead. Just a fyi. Trying to help for the vid. Good job on your vids!!

Curious if this only works on rv style air conditioners or could this be adapted to work with a window unit air conditioner. Planning on putting a small WU in a box truck conversion and I'm worried about the amp draw, especially the surge when the compressor kicks on. Havent seen much info on this idea. For reference im not trying to be able to run a unit solely off generator or shore power. Going for solar charged, deep cycle battery unit then into the AC but I have yet to see a window unit that doesn't surge past 40-50 amps.

Well done !

Great Video Jared, I wonder what the Inrush is before and after the Install. This Device Looks a lot like a Hard Start Kit with Variable Voltage (bath fan control/ Rheostat)? 👍

Why don't they just install these at the factory? Are there upgrade options to get it that way? Are there any manufacturers that just provide that as standard? What are the downsides??? (except maybe a small extra price hike on the end product)

It looks like this is two years old, would you still recommend easy start over soft start?

Great install video. But what does it do to the warranty of a/c?

Jared, Thanks for all your informative videos! I have 2 Coleman AC units on my 40'- 5th whl RV. Using solar with 1300wts / 400amh BB, should I put these on both units? Thoughts?!! Thanks Larry

What is the DC fuse for? I wouldn’t think the air conditioner would have a DC connection as well as AC. Thanks!

You can get the MicroAir starter here in Canada but you can't get the installation kit, so what do I need from the hardware store?

Thanks Jared. I have 2 AC units on my motor home. They are a bit noisy on start-up. Just to make sure...I would need a kit for EACH a/c unit ? J K

Good information

Good Morning. After you installed the Easy Start What would the Watts on your unit and what size of Inv Gen can you run your AC. Jack

Once again, another great video and another upgrade that I'm saving and planning to to do on the rig as well. I have read that this can allow the A/C to be used when plugged into a common 15 or 20 amp home outlet. Any thoughts on that? I'm wondering if there is still too much draw to support a 15 or 20 amp outlet and the fire risk too great to safely use?

As usual a great video. I have a harbor freight 2500Kw inverter generator. There is not a 30 amp outlet on the generator. Will that generator be sufficient to run the air with this device on the trailer a/c?

I have two air conditioners do I need two Easy start micro airs?

Hi Jared, what about the SoftStartRV? Seem really the same in size, wiring, and learning ability. Any thoughts? Thanks very much

How did that mounting location go for you? I installed one of these recently on my furion but I zip tied it to the vent opening near the electrical box, didn't think the double sided tape would old up.

Have u tested any air diverters fo inside the air conditioning unit?

What is the difference between a soft start and a hard start?

Have any voltage test before and after? Like how reduced the turn-on spike is now

what about boon docking and you turn off the generator. you will have to reprogram it everytime that the generator is turned off?

I thought the new Furion unit came with integrated soft start, so it didn’t need this

What if you have a heat pump a/c? And if I add another one. Two 15,000 btu heat pumps?

How has the easy start held up?

Does this make the unit a lot quieter?

You said in your other video that the Furion will have a heat pump in the future, do you know when? I'd like to replace one of mine with the Furion.

I have a heat pump under our fifth wheel, no AC on the roof, wondering if this will work on the heat pump?

You should Never short a capacitor. You should Always discharge it through a low ohm resistor. The law of physics is that you cannot instantaneously change the voltage across a capacitor. When you violate this law. Something has to give, and that something is internal damage. You can short out the capacitor internally by doing this.

Holy Crap Jared...

Would it be safe to assume this would also work with a boat AC unit?

Jarrod, would it be difficult to retrofit an Onan 4000w Generator to a travel trailer? My brother has one with only 16 hours on it and is offering to give it to me. I’d rather have one permanently mounted than carry portables. Thanks for any advice you can give me.

Does cooling capacity of your AC goes down after the install?

Is this easy start better than the soft start?

How many BTUs was your Furrion and what model no?

Have you ever used Wago connectors on wires?

Jared why this vs SoftstartRV