Many consumers and aspiring RVers may opt for a 5th wheel over a class A, class B, or class C motor home  for a variety of reasons – whether it be the flexibility it provides for campers, the clever use of the space which gives 5th wheelers more comfort on the road, or the lifetime value of a 5th wheel. But how do you optimize your 5th wheel to get the most out of your life on the road? One of the most consistent challenges 5th wheelers face is keeping their 5th wheel cool and comfortable on the road. 

Due to their size, most 5th wheels, like many class A or class C RVs, require more than one air conditioner. Unfortunately, two air conditioners can mean more problems and maintenance if not properly optimized. Because of this, more 5th wheelers than ever are opting to install soft starters on their air conditioners. 

When it comes to keeping your 5th wheel or RV cool, what is the best soft starter on the market to install into your 5th wheel? In this article, we’ll break down the differences between the two soft starters on the market for 5th wheels, SoftStartRV and EasyStart. You have the power to travel anywhere in your 5th wheel, so let’s make sure you have the proper gear to live the lifestyle you deserve on the road. 

Looking for the best soft start for your RV air conditioner? With a few soft starter brands on the market, choosing the right product may feel a little challenging. With our customer guide, we break down how the SoftStartRV compares to EasyStart™, the other largest RV soft starter brand on the market, from installation, to technical support, to price, soft starter reviews and more. 

With this handy guide, you’ll find the best RV air conditioner kit that will enable you to install the product with ease, start your AC more smoothly, run the AC with more accessories. Make sure your air conditioner gives you the capability you need to stay cool and keep the temperature comfortable no matter where you travel. Whether you’re looking to run a soft starter for your RV, trailer, Airstream, caravan, Casita or 5th wheel camper, our brand review guide will give you all the answers you need. 

Looking for the best soft start for your RV air conditioner? With a few soft starter brands on the market, choosing the right product may feel a little challenging. With our customer guide, we break down how the SoftStartRV compares to every other major soft starter brands on the market, from installation, to technical support, to price, soft starter reviews and more. 

With this handy guide, you’ll find the best RV A/C kit that will enable you to install the product with ease, start your A/C more smoothly, run the A/C with more accessories. Make sure your air conditioner gives you the capability you need to stay cool no matter where you travel. Whether you’re looking for a soft starter for your RV, trailer, Airstream, caravan, Casita or 5th wheel camper, our brand review guide will give you all the answers you need. 

In order to reduce the size of your generator and still run 2 15kBTU Air conditioners at the same time of one 30 amp hookup, you need to install 2 SoftStartRV units, one on each A/C.

Of course, the total wattage required by two 15kBTU systems would not leave much “electrical room” for other appliances on a 30 amp cord, but the fact that you can now do this type of operation speaks to the powerful features and benefits of the SoftStartRV.

We’ve had some customers install SoftStartRV units into 13.5K or 15K BTU A/Cs and start and run them on 2,000 Watt generators successfully.

Unfortunately some customers found that not all 2,000 Watt generators are built the same – as is the case with the Yamaha EF2000is.

Several months ago a customer purchased a SoftStartRV and she was operating its 13.5 BTU A/C on this particular Champion model.

Unlike the great SoftStartRV successes we’ve seen with customers who own the Honda 2000i or the Yamaha EF 2000i or a couple of other very popular inverter generators; the Champion 2000 did not stack up to be the same type of generator.

It is possible electrically to wire a single SoftStartRV into 2 A/C units, but it would compromise the SoftStartRV’s ability to monitor each of the A/C compressors during their run time. It would also probably cost more than just buying a 2nd SoftStartRV due to the need for additional wiring in between both Rooftop A/C units, and the labor costs. Also the wiring needed between the A/C units, together with the power relay switching devices connecting the wires to one compressor at a time, would end up being a veritable disaster. Sorry. This is not a sales pitch to sell 2 SoftStartRV units.

Will the one Honda EU2000i generator be enough, or will I need to hook up my second one as well? I do have both the EU2000i and the Companion one, but I was hoping that I could get away with only having to carry one on our trips. I have a 2,000 watt inverter in addition to a Converter. I have 4 x 12volt deep cycle batteries on board as well as a Dometic refrigerator.