Running coleman mach 15 on 20 amp - success

[Jujubeadz]

Just a confirmation, as I searched everywhere for advice.

I have a 2019 31k Minnie Winnie with 2 mach 15 AC's on a 30amp service. I have the 2nd AC wired separate to a outlet ran near bathroom plumbing.

When I camp, I plug the main power into a 50amp and the 2nd ac into the 30amp.

However, the campground I'm going to only has 30amp and a 20amp 110 outlet.

I added a softstart to the rear AC, and it runs with no issues on the 20 amp 110 plug.

[bigb]

That's good news but you probably didn't need the soft start, the unit is designed to run on a 20 amp circuit as is. Not that it's a bad idea to have a soft start, you could run into a situation where the pedestal capacity is limited and it may help you in that case.

[Jujubeadz]

Good to know, the main thought was just in case, although the ac is much quieter now when the compressor kicks on. But for $150 for the softstart, I felt it was a good investment.

[bigb]

Yes it helps eliminate that loud bump when it starts. Where did you find one for $150? I've been holding off due to the cost but for $150 I'd do it.

[Jujubeadz]

Off Amazon, it was the "spartan power spartanstart" Very easy install, and it works like it should.

[Wayne M]

When I only had 110 at the driveway I could run one AC off of it with no problem. If DW plugged in the vacuum cleaner or anything other than a light was turned on - poof - throw the circuit braker.

As stated, designed to run on 20 amp circuit.