SoftStart RV unboxing with Dometic Brisk A/C Installation

[@RangerStranger5]

You reduced the stress in installing this thing, big time! Thanks!

[@jonbidwell3413]

Very helpful. AC is on and this instruction video is the best on KZbin for clarity, accuracy and professionalism. Thank you!

[@clayhughes3263]

Thank you! I’m really glad it was helpful! Happy camping! 😁

[@guzinta00]

Thanks for this video.. I have the exact a/c unit and a Briidea soft start that is exactly like the soft start rv right down to the instructions and wire colors. I will be installing tomorrow and using you video as my guide. Great video, Thanks!

[@johncohenjr]

Thanks for the video, helped me be much more prepared and confident on my installation.

[@GimpyCamper]

Getting ready to do this install on a similar unit. Thanks for the tips

[@1jamieburgett]

You were a huge help to me. I installed two on our camper and it would have been confusing without your video. Thank you.

[@dabrte]

Thanks for this video. I ordered my Briidea softstart yesterday and I have the Dometic AC also. Thanks for the info!

[@nickmascari2917]

Thanks Clay, your video was dead on! Made my installation much easier than it would have been just following the vague instructions from the manufacturer. We ever meet up at a campground, I owe you a beer!!

[@clayhughes3263]

Awesome! I’m glad I could help! 😁

[@sn75674]

This was great. Saved me a lot on the learning curve. I got some heat shrink and F connectors to avoid the issues you brought up. Thanks! One recommendation for anyone truing to work on an RV roof: put a door mat or similar item on the roof to protect your work area so you don't accidently damage the roof by stepping on a tool or screw.

[@dabrte]

Good idea!

[@sampatinha7558]

Awesome, Clay you out did yourself. Thanks for the instructional video 👍

[@clayhughes3263]

Thanks! I’m glad I could help!

[@yogibeer9319]

Great video! I am waiting on mine now. I ordered a SoftStart RV off of an Amazon 2nd party reseller last week and got the unit without the connectors and no box just thrown into an old FedEx bag. I returned the unit back to Amazon and ordered another on directly from SoftStart. Your video is a lot of help. Buyer beware when ordering from stuff like this from Amazon. Some of their sellers are not a contentious as others. Love the dog by the way!

[@DonaldShade]

I'm about to gather all the tools acording to your suggested list and climb up on the roof of my our Lazy Daze to give this installation a shot but on a much older (1994) model Dometic.... fingers crossed but your video makes me feel much more confident about tackling this task. Thanks for the post!

[@westonlee9778]

As a follow up I had to contact soft start because my 1985 Dometic AC wiring wasn’t listed on the web site. Soft start replied the same day I submitted a troubled ticket with a super professional and highly experienced tech. He not only helped me over the phone at 8 PM but also drew up the wiring diagram for my records. I was done wiring in 10 minutes with the techs help. It finished the job after about 45 minutes because I wanted the wires tucked and protected and mounted the Softstart . Anyway the system works perfect. Thanks for your great video and thanks to Softstart for awesome support. Have a good one

[@clayhughes3263]

They do have great support! I’m glad you were able to get it all working between the two of us!

[@edip818]

My husband and I used your video today to get our same model installed! We had zero problems and it was a breeze thanks to your detailed video. Thank you and happy travels!

[@stevebeaulieu2617]

Hi Clay ! Well I got the job done today wile watching your video, thanks men ! I can confirme something about generator. I got a Firman inverter gas generator 3650W at start and 3300W wile running and I got 2 ac Dometic 15000 BTU, so I turn everyrhing off in my fifth wheel and turn both ac on one at low fan and one at high fan. I came with a draw of 27 amp with the generator, fantastic I can run both ac with my generator.

[@dragonsuicida1]

Got a 5000 btu window ac working with similar soft start using this video. Thanks for helping out.

[@davidspaur3375]

A big thanks for your video! Completed my Soft Start install yesterday on same model AC. Did a few suggested changes, soldered and heat shrink on all connections and eliminated the pigtail at the compressor. Thanks again, this video and the schematics, got it done! Now I can run two 15k ACs on 30amp service!

[@clayhughes3263]

Great! Thanks for watching and I’m glad I was able to help!

[@buffalobrown106]

Thank you, your detailed instructions help me with my installation. 😅

[@DavidShaffer-g6h]

Great video, thanks for the tips. I have the same model and the installation was easy.

[@shaiziv4717]

Thanks a lot! Great walk through! You saved me a good $500 😊 RV repair shop was asking for $750 to install the easy start, parts and labor. Took me an hour to install, works like like a charm!

[@justtravelthings129]

Thanks so much BIG help with the Dometic Air with the SoftStart install !!!!

[@clayhughes3263]

I’m glad it helped!

[@kevinmartin4787]

Thank you so much!!!! I believe I have the same kind of air conditioner and your video has helped me out tremendously.

[@scottsbr8076]

Clay, great video, I have this exact model A/C and I'm more of a visual guy then trying to read instructions then implement them. Your step by step and going slow and explaining what you did was perfect. I will be installing my SoftStartRV this coming week and have confidence that I can do it without screwing it up. Thanks

[@clayhughes3263]

Glad I could help!

[@scottsbr8076]

@@clayhughes3263 Installed, works greats, thanks again!!

[@markc6381]

Nice clean install.

[@mootinator]

I have this exact model of A/C and received my SSRV today so thanks for finding/filming the installation oddities in advance for me!

[@clayhughes3263]

Awesome, glad to help! Good luck on your install!

[@pfrench42]

Thank you!!!!! This installation video got me over the hump and my install is working perfectly. Please note, on the Brisk II there are several white wires that run to the starting cap so I used a multimeter and checked for continuity to find the right one.

[@allenmartinez2204]

I followed Clay’s instructions and it worked perfectly. Thank You Clay (used shore power and generator and no problem)

[@westonlee9778]

thanks for the video! ill llet you know how my install goes . have a blessed day

[@PghHover]

Thanks for the great video. It was much better than the instructions! It was a quick and easy install.

[@RC-ml4bg]

Really appreciate you taking the time to make this. Made my install much easier. 👏🏽

[@clayhughes3263]

You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help!

[@ramhammer10-4]

Great video thank you for posting and sharing. I have the exact same AC Unit. I chose to drill a hole in the capacitor cover then seal it. I ran the wires through that hole . As for the wires for the compressor . I used the wire routing that the factory wires use that travel below the fan. So now there is no wires on the outside of the capacitor box near the fan. All my wires entered from the whole I drilled and the two that exit to the compressor do so from within the capacitor box. I really want to thank you for helping me figure out where to Mount the soft start box and to use better connectors which I purchased from Harbor freight. The bridal AC soft start cost me 189 on Amazon.

[@allenmartinez2204]

Captain Lone Starr great video…..soon to be installing soon

[@christopherwright1134]

This was a terrific video. I was wondering where to put the box, and you made that and running the wires so much easier for me! Thank you so much! My install went smooth because of you. :)

[@clayhughes3263]

Great! I’m glad to hear it went smoothly and that I could help!

[@kevinmartin4787]

Thank you! You just made life a lot easier for me! It’s hot as Hades down here in Texas right now, and we have got to get our AC unit working with our new Genmax generator.👍🥵🥵🥵👍🥵👍🥵👍

[@jensenchavez265]

Thank you very much, I was kind of intimidated by this project until I saw your video, excellent work.

[@brianrasmussen2577]

Thank you. It was a huge help.

[@CPUYAHOO]

Great video with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Thanks a lot.

[@clayhughes3263]

Thanks!

[@KennethWMay]

I installed mine today as well, thanks for your video, it was very detailed and helpful

[@clayhughes3263]

Great! I'm glad I could help!

[@flash8051]

Thanks for the helpful video...of course MY Dometic A/C looks almost nothing like yours inside, so I am making "adjustments" as I go. 🤨 I have a 2011 Montana so it's obviously an older model of Dometic. Haven't yet seen a KZbin video showing this particular model. The SoftStart website "says" all Dometics are the same regardless of model...we shall see! I took quite some time cleaning mine inside (it was filthy) so didn't get a chance to finish today...

[@patrickmoran9590]

Excellent video, many thanks. Same exact AC on my 2018 G-D Imagine 2500RL. Used most if not all your mods & ideas. Really helpful. Thank you, Clay!

[@thomasiven7156]

Thank you for the visual, the paperwork does i no good.

[@caribbeanconchcottage]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@cathyhann5599]

Excellent video. This is going to be my next project. Thank you

[@WheeDad]

Thanks for the video. About to climb up top and do it. Much appreciated!

[@Lapeerphoto]

Good explanation. Some day maybe. Thanks

[@MegaKikeGasGas]

Freaking AWSOME VID 🎥 BRO!...... YOU MADE MY LIFE EASY! TOOK ME LIKE 15 MINS. THANKS TO YOU!!!!!!👍 By the way I'm running 2 Ryobi's in parallel and AC started right up no issues!! Thanks.

[@TheMinnow101]

Nice job and thanks for the tips!

[@TRAINSUP1]

Putting my SS on tomorrow, thanks for the video.👍

[@clayhughes3263]

Awesome! Glad to help!

[@TRAINSUP1]

@@clayhughes3263 Got it wired & a green light, will button up tomorrow because it began to rain . 🙄 👍

[@clayhughes3263]

@@TRAINSUP1 good job! Green light means go! Lol Yeah I was working on solar today and it rained here too. Will have to finish some things up tomorrow myself.

[@TRAINSUP1]

@@clayhughes3263 Job complete, thanks' for making the video. Have a Blessed Weekend! 👍

[@justincohee2875]

Thank you

[@hungryman313]

You are a lifesaver! Can’t wait to install mine this weekend!! Ignore the keyboard warriors. You’re my hero this week lol

[@clayhughes3263]

Good deal, and thanks!

[@salazar2775]

👍🏼 great video I have the same model it helped me alot thank you.

[@chrismejia6346]

Did you have to deenergize the capacitor?

[@clayhughes3263]

I shut power off but didn’t deenergize the capacitor itself. So don’t lay your wrench across the terminals! Lol

[@allenmartinez2204]

Did you use shore power or generator to power the soft start

[@clayhughes3263]

In the video I used shore power. Since then, I’ve used my generator a lot so far this summer. The softstart and AC work just fine off my generator power. It doesn’t bog it down like it did before so that’s nice. The generator was also the main reason I bought the Softstart in the first place lol

[@DrMott]

Thanks Clay-super helpfull!!!

[@nanceescott4662]

What size generator is appropriate when using the soft start? I have a 13,500 BTU Dometic AC.

[@clayhughes3263]

It depends on your power requirements. How many amps does your AC unit need to start and then to run? Do you want to be able to use the microwave at the same time? Lots of things go into generator selection. In my situation I run my AC off of a 3,500 watt generator with (and without) softstart. However I can’t run the microwave at the same time. I’m also limited if I want to run the fridge off electric or if I’m running it on propane. I have solar for lights and TV. I’m pretty frugal with power so mostly only use the generator when I need AC or to charge my batteries. Your situation might be different. Generally speaking, I’d say 3.5k is adequate/minimum to run one AC, and a 5k generator will meet the needs for most people. Multiple AC units or other factors could dramatically change that answer.

[@digitalguru42]

Like Clay said it depends on how much you want to run at one time. If it's just the A/C and no other major draws of power, my understanding is that you should be able to run that A/C unit with a 2000w generator. I'm installing this unit this weekend and will be using a Honda E2000 generator. Fingers crossed it'll work!

[@Jcnavyd1981]

So a lot of complaining about their connectors and here you are using a pair of Needle nose pliers on a Nut..... Ya.... Maybe get the right tools to do the job and your complaints on their connectors, Parts Design would hold more weight....

[@clayhughes3263]

Thanks for the feedback. Sorry I didn’t have a socket handy. I’ll be sure to fix that next time for you. 😂

[@javelinadad]

Clay, thanks for the video. And a man's gotta use what a man brought with him once he's on the roof. Great job of making everything clear for me.

[@moandjoaz]

I will be installing mine next weekend......no worries about not having the socket handy, Javalinadad was right, use what you have on the roof! Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@LEADERSdotEDU]

Good point - poor form on advice.