Soft Start RV & Boondocking Battery Challenges

[@jmuckable]

Hi Mike and Jennifer, You guys do such a good job on your You Tube Channel. I am learning so much from your interviews. You can really tell that you are an experienced interviewer. Thanks for doing this!!!!

[@mattbellifemine]

When running your AC off the onboard generator , what type of summer fuel consumption are you averaging?

[@dontwantnospam]

what about a comparison between a Micro-Air and SoftStart. From what I've read, SoftStart uses the same technology as Micro-Air. I know SoftStart has been putting a lot of money into promotion, but does really make it an improvement over Micro-Air?

[@stevechubb4431]

Mike, Quick question. Reading some recent reviews from people purchasing on Amazon several state they are/have had problems getting tech support from Soft Start for installation. For me support is critical if I purchase. What are you hearing? Product sounds great.

[@matthewmiller6749]

All your videos are so informative and entertaining!!! And I don't even have an RV.. hopefully some day!

[@cynthiasnedeker2981]

Thank you for this podcast. Electricity is always scary to me

[@sandraleblanc6662]

If I am moochdocking and have a SoftStart what type of extension cord will I need. 10 Gauge? Does it need to be a 20 amp and not a 15 amp? I have a 30 amp Wonder. Please advise.

[@GeorgeMulak]

With this technology could I run the air conditioner off of a solar panel? How can I add more batteries to my RV or an "boat A/B" switch to run longer? Who can I trust to provide honest answers?

[@mountainman53]

Why don’t all air conditioners have soft start technology built in already?

[@georgehuerta1990]

Cost too much this unit is $300 and the air-conditioning companies are fighting against each other to sell their units in the ad that $300 plus their installation fees they would lose money in the long run so they leave it to you

[@Pistolmike59]

Why don’t the RV manufacturer’s offer soft start as a factory option? I’d much rather pay the cost as part of the upfront cost.

[@baitguru9197]

I have a Dometic Penguin with a Heat pump (don't know about a relay) model number 651816HXX1C0-01. I was interested in getting a SoftstartRv to allow me to use my Atima 2000Y (2000 Watt Generator). I was just on the phone with Andrea at Dometic to confirm this is safe for my new A/C (installed in July of 2021). Andrea started "DO NOT install this on your A/C as it will Void my 2 year warranty). I was surprised, as I was very interested in being able to run the A/C on my motorhome off a more quiet (compared to the 4000watt Onan Generator in my motorhome) and more fuel efficient Yamaha 2000Watt generator.

[@mattbellifemine]

Why are you selling your Leisure Travel Van?

[@rvlife289]

This is great! Does Mike have a website or KZbin Channel. He is very good at explaining very complicated things. Very good!

[@chrystalspencer4697]

Not sure why but this always loses me , amps, volts, Watts?

[@joeyfmd]

Amps x volts= watts

[@stevejohnson1167]

Once again. Mike Sokol, you do not have permission to use the copyrighted photo of my workbench for your background.