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06-12-2017, 12:22 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2005 28' International CCD
Salem
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 58
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Soft Start - Easy Start - Smart Start..?
I have read all the forum posts on this subject. I'm trying to run my Dometic Penguin II 15,000 btu heat pump with a single Honda 2000is generator. In hopes of some real feedback, what did you go with and why?
-SUPCO SPP6 - $20
-Micro-Air Easy Start - $299
-Dometic Smart Start - $400
-Hyper Engineering
Any input would be appreciated
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06-12-2017, 01:31 PM
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Rivet Master 
2012 25' FB International
Trent Woods
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 3,120
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The Micro-Air site does some comparisons. I went with Micro-Air, good product, better support than you will find for most anything, anywhere.
Larry
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06-12-2017, 02:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,140
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MicroAir. You may still be able to use "AIRSTREAM" as a coupon code.
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06-12-2017, 03:08 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2007 27' Classic FB
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 300
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I just used AIRSTREAM as the coupon code at Micro Air and got a $40 discount.
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The Tex-i-can is Ready to Camp
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06-13-2017, 12:30 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2011 20' Flying Cloud
Lemont
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 114
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lsbrodsky
The Micro-Air site does some comparisons. I went with Micro-Air, good product, better support than you will find for most anything, anywhere.
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I agree 100% - I bought and installed the Micro-Air and I'm very happy with it. The install was a bit tougher than I expected, but I was installing in an aftermarket Atwood unit, and the colors of all the wires didn't match the Atwood's wiring diagram.
The support from Micro-Air is fantastic. Matteo spent all the time I needed on the phone to get things right.
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06-13-2017, 02:02 PM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
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Micro Air is very active on this forum and has been extremely supportive of this forum there for my money went to them!
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06-13-2017, 04:46 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Chelsea
, Maine
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 380
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Based on all the happy campers giving their glowing testimony about Micro-Air's Easy Start, I put one on my Dometic Penguin II.
I already own 2 Honda 2000s, and they did a fine job of running the AC in it's original configuration. The problem was when plugged in to the 20 amp house outlet the AC would eventually trip the breaker. Not a good thing at 1am.
Now the breaker doesn't trip, and the compressor doesn't bang to life when it starts up. You can hear it come on, but it seems smoother and happier to do so.
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06-13-2017, 11:31 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 23' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2017
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This is on my to-do list and Micro-Air will be my choice due to the consensus on this forum and I concur about them being active here and their exemplary support service.
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06-14-2017, 04:50 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,343
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I have one sitting on the workbench, waiting to bring our FC home next week to install it. I also think it will be a plus in those 20 amp campsites- kinder to the air conditioner.
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2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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06-14-2017, 05:10 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2015
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I put ES on a couple of months ago. AC runs beautifully with no loud noise when kicking in. I've run it with a single h2000 and plugged into a 20amp house breaker.
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06-14-2017, 06:51 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 31' Classic
Gulf Breeze
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glenn T
I agree 100% - I bought and installed the Micro-Air and I'm very happy with it. The install was a bit tougher than I expected, but I was installing in an aftermarket Atwood unit, and the colors of all the wires didn't match the Atwood's wiring diagram.
The support from Micro-Air is fantastic. Matteo spent all the time I needed on the phone to get things right.
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I had the Atwood in a prior trailer and loved it. So quiet compared to Dometic. Sadly the were bought by Dometic Las year.
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06-14-2017, 11:18 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2011 20' Flying Cloud
Lemont
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trumpetguy
I had the Atwood in a prior trailer and loved it. So quiet compared to Dometic. Sadly the were bought by Dometic Las year.
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Love the Atwood - it ran on one Honda EU2000i without the Easy Start, but only with the ECO switch off. Now with the Easy Start and the ECO switch on, the generator is quieter and goes much longer on a tank of fuel.
The Atwood AC is quieter than the Dometic and cools much faster. I also like the remote control so I can adjust the temp without getting out of bed.
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06-14-2017, 11:51 PM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 956
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Easy Start
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06-16-2017, 07:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 713
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[QUOTE=Glenn T;1963525 I also like the remote control so I can adjust the temp without getting out of bed.[/QUOTE]
A remote would be nice, seems like it wouldn't be hard for dometic to incorporate one
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01-20-2023, 04:44 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 25' Flying Cloud
1987 29' Sovereign
1978 31' Sovereign
Tampa Bay
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 412
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Active Start soft start reviews???
Anyone using the Active Start soft start either when plugged in at campground or home or while using a Honda generator?
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