Product Description
EASY TO INSTALL! You can even have a install phone calls to walk you through the install process in real time!
Now you can run your RV air conditioner(s) with minimal start-up power, even 2 units on a 30 amp pedestal! SoftStart RV is designed to connect directly to the compressor motor and reduce the power surge that occurs on startup. SoftStartRV™ gradually increases this power until the compressor is running, creating a very smooth start that reduces the peak current by 50 to 70% or more. An RV rooftop 16000 BTU, 120-volt compressor can now start with under 20 amps of current.
With SoftStart RV you can:
- Run two air conditioners on a 30 amp hookup
- Run one air conditioner using only a small portable generator
- Run one air conditioner on a 20 amp household hookup
- Run one or two air conditioners using your onboard inverter system
SoftStartRV is specially designed, engineered and tested for all RVs: Motorhomes, Fifth wheels, campers, travel trailers, toy haulers, truck campers, vans, and tiny trailers.
Other benefits include:
- No more “thumps” and “trailer shaking” in the quiet of the night as the compressor kicks in.
- Reduces and eliminates that clunking compressor start-up noise… Everyone sleeps cool, quiet and restful.
- Reduces startup power demand by an amazing 70%. It’s that good!
- Small at just 4.5”x3”x2.5” and weighs just under 2 pounds.
SoftStartRV 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty Details
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Technical Specifications for SoftStartRVâ„¢
Model: #SSRV3T
Nominal Working Voltage: 110Vac (90~135Vac) / 220Vac (187~266Vac), single phase
Power consumption: less than 3W
Protection restart time interval: 3 minutes
Maximum continuous working voltage: 135VAC/266VAC
Maximum continuous working current: 18A
Over Current limit: 30A/1 minute
Maximum non-repetitive inrush current: 170A (<20ms)
Maximum surge current: 120A (<350 ms)
Soft start-up time: 1±0.5s
Current consumption: 48mA (Capacitive 110VAC, 220VAC)
Operation hours: better than 45,000 hours (rated working temperature)
Effective soft start on/off service: >100,000 times (soft-start interval not less than 3 minutes)
Insulation resistance between housing and chassis: > 300 MΩ
Withstand voltage between housing and chassis: >3000 VAC in 1 minute
Shock resistance: better than 200m/s2 and 11ms
Anti-vibration: 10～55mm(double amplitude, 1.5mm)
Protection restart time interval: 3 minutes
Working temperature: -40 to 85 ℃ (-40F to 185 F)
Working Humidity: 0~95% RH (<40 ℃)
Dimensions: 6.2 x 3.5 x 2.5 in. (158 mm × 90 mm × 66 mm.)
Weight: 1 lb.15 oz (0.88 kg.)
Suitable for single-phase 110V 1HP-1.5HP / 220V 1HP-3HP
Fully weatherproof& non-flammable plastic, reliable IP65 housing & factory sealed by resin
Supports 115V/50-60Hz motors, almost all A/C owners’ benefit
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No more compressor engage noise
We only run the bedroom A/C when overnighting/ boondocking and the compressor engagement would create a jolt or at least change the sound, which would disrupt our sleep sometimes.
Now the A/C runs seamlessly and very little drawdown on the generator.
It does seem a little pricey and don’t know if there will be a return on the investment but it sure does make things sound and better. -
Awesome Product
We ordered 2 SoftStart units for our travel trailer. Last weekend I installed them. It ws VERY easy and took about 20 minutes per unit. I was amazed when I started up the AC units on how quiet the startup was. Plus no amperage surge. I was able to easily run both units on a 30amp circuit. I even ran 1 AC unit on our 2000 watt inverter with 3 lith/ion batteries. Great for cooling down the RV for a lunch or nap break. I am very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend them.
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Great product, and great customer service
Despite ordering on a weekend, TechnoRV shipped my Soft Start within 24 hours. Their YouTube video on the install made the process as simple and painless as possible. Very happy with both the product and with TechnoRV. Thank you!
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Works as advertised!
This product does what it says it will do. I can now run off of one 2500watt inverter and can use my 110. My install was super easy.
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SoftstartRV
SoftstartRV was a nice improvement. Prior peak amps we ver 30A. Now 12A. Also much quieter compressor start noise. SoftstartRV tech support was very helpful sorting out my Coleman that was wired wrong at factory.
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SOFTsTARTrV
Unit works great.
I found SoftStart's customer support to be awesome. I was installing on a Saturday afternoon and after I got it installed the Ac would not work properly, so I placed a call to their customer support line expecting a call back the following Monday. About an hour later I get a call from John bowman a SoftStarRv tech. First of all I could not I believe I would actually get a call back on a Saturday afternoon. John patiently review my wiring procedures and pointed out how I had hooked up one of the wires incorrectly.
Now I can hardly hear the compressor come on and look forward to a long lasting AC unit. Thank you John for all your help. -
SoftStart RV AC Unit
This was very easy to install and works as advertised. Between Eric’s video and SoftStart’s wiring diagram, I was very confident in tackling the installation. Thank you for all your assistance!
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TechnoRV Review and Response
TechnoRV Review and Response -
Customer Review:
Although free shipping is promised to Canada they neglect to mention the $125 fee to have it delivered. Would have been cheaper to either go through Amazon, the RV dealerships or get their competition. Not recommended.
TechnoRV Response:
We apologize for any misunderstanding on our Canadian shipping terms. TechnoRV does not provide free shipping to Canada as posted on our website. Here is the info on shipping from our website:
If your order is over $150 and you are in the continental United States, you can select FREE ECONOMY SHIPPING, or you have the option to ship it faster for a fee.
Canada Shipments: Any item mailed to Canada may or may not be subject to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and/or duty. Our shipping fee includes the shipping cost, but is considered "Delivery Duty Unpaid" (DDU). Please refer to your local province guidelines for more information.
As always, we value all reviews.
TechnoRV
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Works better than you can expect
Just installed on our trailer we are running ac on a 15 amp gfci plug, ac running and not tripping it , and very easy to install
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So easy to install...
I was concerned about installing this as I have minimal knowledge on electrical components. My 2 air conditioners are different as well, so the wiring was different. What's a run capacitor? What's a start capacitor? In summary, lots of worrying for nothing. I couldn't find the instructions for one of my AC's. I sent SoftStartRV a pic of the AC wiring schematic and they sent me customized directions within days. Also, watch Eric's video on installing one of these devices and it's just that easy. I had to be up there anyway to clean the AC unit. I spent more time on cleaning than I did installing this device.