{"product_id":"coleman-mach-1497-3601-rv-ac-soft-start-kit","title":"Coleman-Mach 1497-3601 RV Air Conditioner Soft Start Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Coleman-Mach 1497-3601 soft start kit cuts the surge your RV air conditioner's compressor pulls at startup, up to 75% less inrush. That means you can finally run a 450XX, 470XX, or 480XX series unit off a smaller generator or an inverter setup. Everything you need to wire it in comes in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever fired up your RV's rooftop air conditioner and watched the lights dim, heard the generator lug, or tripped a breaker at the campsite, you already know the problem. It's not the running load. A Coleman-Mach compressor doesn't pull much once it's spinning. It's that first split second, the startup surge, when the compressor's locked rotor draws a huge spike of current just to get moving. The Coleman-Mach 1497-3601 soft start kit is built to tame exactly that moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what it does. The soft start box wires into the compressor circuit and ramps the motor up gradually instead of slamming it on at full voltage. That smooths out the inrush and cuts the starting current by up to 75%. Your compressor still cools the same, runs the same, and draws the same steady amps once it's up to speed. The only thing that changes is that violent startup spike, and that's the thing that was giving you trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy does that matter? Two big reasons. First, generators. A lot of RVers run a portable inverter generator in the 2,000 to 3,600 watt range, and a stock rooftop AC can be right on the edge of what those units can start, especially on a hot afternoon when the head pressure is already high. Knock 75% off the startup surge and a smaller generator can bring the compressor online without stalling or bogging. Second, shore power and shared pedestals. If you've been popping the breaker at an older campground, or trying to run the AC alongside a microwave and a water heater, softening the startup draw gives you real headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is made for the Coleman-Mach 450XX, 452XX, 470XX, 472XX, 480XX, and 482XX series air conditioners. If your rooftop unit is one of those families, this is the matched soft start, not a universal guess. And because it's the factory Coleman-Mach part, it's designed to sit inside those units' housings and tie into the existing compressor wiring without you having to engineer a mount from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything comes in the box. You get the soft start module itself, a mounting bracket, four #10 by 3\/8 inch screws, four #10 by 5\/8 inch self-drilling screws, a split bushing to protect the wiring where it passes through the housing, two wire nuts, five wire ties to dress the harness, and sealant. So there's no second trip to the hardware store halfway through the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Any RVer, motorhome, travel trailer, or fifth-wheel owner running a Coleman-Mach unit in one of the supported series who wants to boondock more, run on a smaller generator, or just stop stressing every time the compressor kicks on. It's especially worth it if you've added solar and an inverter and you're trying to run the AC off batteries, since that startup surge is usually the hardest thing for an inverter to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on the install. This isn't a plug-and-play accessory. It wires into the compressor circuit up on the roof, so you're working inside the AC housing with the shroud off and the power disconnected. If you're comfortable with basic 120-volt AC wiring and you can follow the included instructions, it's a very doable afternoon job. If AC wiring isn't your thing, have an RV tech drop it in. Either way, the hardware and sealant you need are already in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it won't do, so we're straight with you. It won't make your air conditioner colder or more powerful, it isn't a thermostat or a controller, and it doesn't add cooling capacity. It does one job and does it well, which is softening the compressor's startup so your power source doesn't have to swallow that surge. For a lot of RVers, that one job is the difference between running the AC on the go and sweating it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCuts compressor starting current by up to 75%, so a smaller generator or inverter can bring your AC online without stalling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits Coleman-Mach 450XX, 452XX, 470XX, 472XX, 480XX, and 482XX series rooftop air conditioners, the matched factory part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRamps the compressor up gradually instead of at full voltage, ending the startup surge that dims lights and trips breakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoesn't touch running performance, cooling output and steady-state amps stay exactly the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes the soft start module and mounting bracket, so there's no fabricating your own mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComes with all fasteners: four #10-3\/8 screws and four #10-5\/8 self-drilling screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips with a split bushing, two wire nuts, five wire ties, and sealant, so the whole job is in one box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for boondocking, small portable generators, and solar-plus-inverter setups where startup surge is the limiting factor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Coleman reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"nvn-trust-note\"\u003eGenuine Coleman-Mach factory soft start, not a universal aftermarket module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Coleman-Mach 1497-3601 actually do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a soft start module that wires into your rooftop AC's compressor circuit and ramps the motor up gradually. That cuts the big current spike the compressor pulls at startup by up to 75%, without changing how the unit cools once it's running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich air conditioners does it fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's made for Coleman-Mach 450XX, 452XX, 470XX, 472XX, 480XX, and 482XX series rooftop units. If your AC is in one of those families, this is the matched part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it let me run my RV air conditioner on a smaller generator?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThat's the main reason people install it. By knocking up to 75% off the startup surge, a smaller portable inverter generator can start the compressor without bogging down or stalling. It won't lower the steady running wattage, just that startup spike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it help if I'm running the AC off batteries and an inverter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The startup surge is usually the hardest thing for an inverter to handle, so softening it makes a solar-and-inverter setup much more likely to start the compressor cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's included in the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou get the soft start box, a mounting bracket, four #10-3\/8 screws, four #10-5\/8 self-drilling screws, a split bushing, two wire nuts, five wire ties, and sealant. Everything for the install is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it make my air conditioner colder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It only affects the compressor's startup. Cooling output and running performance stay exactly the same. It solves a power-draw problem, not a cooling one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this something I can install myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you're comfortable with basic 120-volt AC wiring, yes. You'll pull the AC shroud, disconnect power, mount the module with the included bracket, and wire it into the compressor circuit following the instructions. 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