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02-05-2022, 07:18 AM
Danny Z
AC capacitor
My roof AC seems to start very hard. The Onan 6500 and the Preditor 3500 won't start it, and 30 amp campground connections will but sometimes it takes a couple tries. The capacitor in the unit is obviously an after market, and may not be the correct one, but I was thinking of trying a "slow start" capacitor that I've seen mentioned. Any help getting started on this?


79 Barth Classic
02-05-2022, 09:33 AM
Harold,Cat&Sam
I installed the Microaire easy starts on both of our Dometic units along with new capacitors. You can barely tell when the compressors kick on . I can now run both units at the same time on 30 amp service.




Harold
Cat
Sam Miniature Schnauzer
3.8.2009 - 9.24.2021

93 30ft Breakaway
9209-3823-30BS-11B

KE5WCW
02-06-2022, 11:50 AM
Dana
Danny is it the original Air? My 72 has the original functioning air. Model of inefficiency.

If you are a FMCA member there is a discount on the Soft start available.

I have been using the heat pump function often at the marginal low temp end and it really groans when starting. I am thinking about it on my Atwood AirCommands also. Please keep us informed on your decision. It’s on a long list of mods for me and no where near the top.


Dana & Lynn
1997 38ft Monarch front entry
Spartan Mountain Master Chassis
Cummins 8.3 325hp
Allison MD-3060 6 speed
22.5 11R
Cummins Factory Exhaust Brake
8000 watt Quiet Diesel Generator
9608-M0022-38MI-4C
Christened Midnight

1972 22ft
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