Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners
(173 reviews)
Price: $16.84
In Stock
Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners
Item # ACMSCKIT
Retail:$54.82
Our Price: $16.84
You Save: 69%
In Stock
Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.
Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.
- All Info
- Reviews (173)
- Q & A (0)
- Photos
Advent Air Accessories and Parts - ACMSCKIT
- RV Air Conditioners
- Start Capacitor
- Advent Air
If your generator or shore power needs a little extra help to start your RV AC unit, this start capacitor will give it the power boost it needs. Relay switch turns the capacitor off once power has been supplied.
Features:
- Start capacitor jumpstarts the AC (sold separately) when a campsite or generator doesn't provide enough power
- Stores energy that will later be used for the next startup
- Relay switch turns starts capacitor off once sufficient power has been supplied
- Easy, bolt-on installation with the included hardware
Specs:
- Overall dimensions: dimensions: 2-1/8" long x 3-5/8" deep x 6-5/16" tall
- 1-Year warranty
How the Start Capacitor Works
If your campsite or generator isn't able to draw the power you need, then you may have difficulty starting your AC unit. The included start capacitor, however, can eliminate this problem. The capacitor stores energy that will later be used to jumpstart the AC. Once the sufficient amount of power has been supplied to the AC, the compressor will start to run, and the internal relay switch will turn the start capacitor off. At the same time, the compressor will send "back voltage" to the relay switch and capacitor in order to energize them for the next startup.
Simple Installation
To install, bolt it to the fan motor support with the included hardware and then route the wires to the run capacitor.
ACMSCKIT Advent Air Start Capacitor for RV Air Conditioners
California residents: click here
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- etrailer mistake
- Product did not meet expectations
Customer Reviews
Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners - ACMSCKIT
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (173 Customer Reviews)
If your generator or shore power needs a little extra help to start your RV AC unit, this start capacitor will give it the power boost it needs. Relay switch turns the capacitor off once power has been supplied.by: .Joe03/25/2024
my order left etrailer within an hour of being placed. it arrived freight free 3 days later via ups. the ac was packaged very well and arrived without any visible damage. it is compatible with original thermostat and ceiling control box from a 2003 dometic 15000 btu duo therm . had to make a minor adjustment to the partition between the air chambers.the original ceiling plate was reusable as well.
by: Frank 02/24/2023
Easy install, Easy instructions!!!
by: Michael 08/13/2022
It only makes sense to install this extra capacitor to your RV air conditioner. This unit arrived with easy to follow printed instructions and the video instructions were a great help. Installation only took a few minutes.
***One tip I would offer when attaching the capacitor to the blower - screw in the attachement screws first without the capacitor. The screws are a tight fit intially and this step will allow them to go in much easier when you are attaching the capacitor body.
As always etrailer has the right products at the right price with excellent customer service.
Michael
8/14/2023
Still working strong. Helps start AC with our generator.
by: Robert 05/11/2024
Start Capacitor works as it should.
by: James02/22/2024
Very fast delivery time. Excellent packaging to help prevent damage during shipment. Haven't installed parts yet but everything looks good.
by: Mike @01/14/2024
Our AC starts good on 20 amp circuit using this start capacitor
by: Albert 11/08/2023
Installation went well and the instructions was easy to read and understand.I had the old unit out ,cleansed the roof and installed the new unit by myself in half a day and finished up wiring inside in a short time .Everything worked as explained,Thanks so much for your input and help with picking the right replacement ac unit
by: Jeremy 03/18/2024
Very easy to install. The included instructions were very helpful.
by: Sean 01/02/2024
Exactly as advertised, installed myself. If you aren't doing business with etrailer, you get what you deserve.
by: Delbert09/09/2023
The item was delivered on time and very very easy to install I had it done and I would say less than 5 minutes between removing the cover routing the wires over to the capacitor and making the connection everything that was needed was included would recommend buying. I'm using a 3500 run time generator at my camper to operate a 15,000 BTU air conditioner and I wanted every Edge to help the compressor start without bogging down the generator I haven't done the actual run yet but I'm sure it will be okay and do as it was meant to do I've noticed Improvement with the startup of the air conditioner even under normal conditions plugged into Shoreline.
by: Philip 10/18/2023
This is a must have for using the advent air 15kBTU with a generator. Great product, very easy installation, very easy wiring.
by: FR-Flagstaff05/13/2024
One of those things. You can't really tell if it's working. Was a quick and easy install though. Instructions were quite clear.
by: Robert 08/17/2023
Installed this start capacitor on my new Advent RV air conditioner that replaced an old Carrier Air V unit that I had installed a soft start on. This start capacitor was only $19 dollars compared to $300 for the Soft start.
by: Cory07/22/2023
I am writing this due to the all the emails etrailer sends to me to remember to review the item… This review is more for etrailer than the product as I haven’t been able to install the item yet. I ordered this because the website said it would be delivered on July 14th, which would have been perfect timing for our trip. I was planning on installing it that afternoon, so we could take off that evening. However, it didn’t ship until the 14th, so I wasn’t able to install it before we left. The AC compressor struggled to start and even tripped the breaker a few times. Luckily, we were in camp when it happened, and not away so I could reset the breaker.
I know it might not be couth to write a review without actually using the item, but I also paid for a service. A service which etrailer fell short.
by: Tara 05/09/2024
Very friendly support. Helped with picking right unit for our needs. Quick delivery and arrived undamaged.
by: Stewart03/30/2024
Great unit, no problems since new
by: Billie J04/15/2024
Great service
by: Mick 04/19/2024
great service.was able to answer all questions and was delivered on time.
by: Travis07/01/2023
I don't notice a difference in the performance at start up. Maybe I didn't need this part afterall. It comes on initially but it wont turn back on after i turn the unit off. It didn't come with the mounting screws so I got some from the hardware store. The videos online are wa
Hy I gave it 4 stars and I trust it will serve me well in the future. Don't know we will see.
by: Steve 08/05/2023
I just now was able to install. Installation was easy and the start capacitor works as it should.
by: James W04/18/2024
Great Shipping and communication
by: Tony04/24/2023
Love the Advent. Easy installation and works as advertised.Keeps the trailer that i race karts out of very comfortable.Installed also the heat strip and it does well also when needed.
by: Glenn 06/02/2023
Installed on Advent air conditioner replacement for a Dometic unit. Easy installation. Works fine.
by: Gary 04/19/2024
Fast delivery!
by: Glen 02/22/2024
Easy install, great price!
25
173
Show More Reviews
See what our Experts say about this Advent Air Accessories and Parts
- RV Roof Air Conditioner For Monaco With Dometic SetupIt sounds like you only need to replace your rooftop units only and NOT the inside ceiling distribution box, or ducts, or thermostatic controls. The Advent # ACM150 is a 15,000 BTU rooftop air conditioner with white housing (black available) which has an optional # ACMSCKIT start capacitor, and optional # ACMHD heat strip. This will be a direct replacement for a Dometic unit. the start capacitor is a valuable option especially if you will be working off of a generator. The Advent # ACDOM135...
view full answer... - Replacement AC Unit For A 2017 Crossroads Z-1 278RRWhen it comes to replacing your AC Unit on your 2017 CrossRoads Z-1 Travel Trailer I recommend The Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 15,000 Btu - Black # ACM150B. This AC unit lets you replace your existing AC or add a new AC to your RV or camper. It works with your existing Advent Air, Dometic, Coleman Mach, or Carrier air distribution box and thermostat. The wiring kit is sold separately may be required. This system is compatible with a ductless or ducted system. The AC has a black,...
view full answer... - Recommended Replacement RV Air Conditioner For An Older Atwood UnitWhen it comes to replacing your old Atwood system I recommend The Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu - Black # ACM135B. This AC unit lets you replace an existing AC or add a new AC to your RV or camper, it will work with your existing Advent Air, Dometic, COleman Mach, or Carrier air distribution box and thermostat. Can be paired with a Coleman Mach or Carrier setup using a wiring adapter (# ACCOLKIT, # ACCARKIT - sold separately). The AC has a black, hard plastic cover that...
view full answer... - Amperage Draw of Advent Air Roof Mount Air Conditioners at Startup and RunningThe Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu - White # ACM135 has a power draw of 40 amps at startup and 12.5 amps roughly running. The 15,000 Btu # ACM150 has a power draw of 45 amps at startup and 15 amps running. The Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners # ACMSCKIT is highly recommended for making that power draw less of an issue.
view full answer... - Recommended Replacement Air Conditioner For Carrier UnitWe have what you need in the 15,000 Btu rated Advent Air RV Air Conditioner, # ACM150. You will also need the Carrier Adapter Wiring Kit for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners, # ACCARKIT. This unit, with the adapter wiring kit will install using your current, in good working order, air distribution box and thermostat. It plugs right into your existing Carrier Air set up for easy installation. You can add the 5,500 BTU Electric Heat Strip, # ACMHD if you want to continue having this as...
view full answer... - Could Advent Air Start Capacitor ACMSCKIT Fit AC Of 2009 Wildwood LEAs long as your 2009 Wildwood LE Camper has an Advent brand of AC unit installed on it the start capacitor part # ACMSCKIT would fit and work great.
view full answer... - Generator For 13,500 Btu Advent Air RV Air Conditioner ACM135B w/ Start CapacitorYou will still need a bit more "juice" in regards to a generator, even with the Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners # ACMSCKIT in order to start the Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu - Black # ACM135B. To get the appropriate amount of starting power for this AC with the start capacitor, the generator that you will need is the Firman 3,300-Watt Portable RV Dual Fuel Inverter Generator - Propane or Gas - Electric Start # FIR54FR. I have added some links below to...
view full answer... - Power Shutting off After 5 Minutes in Small CamperSince you are not tripping any breakers, it could be that you are approaching the power limit for your camper. I recommend calculating the total power consumption of the appliances and accessories in your camper. Try testing different combinations of appliances to narrow down which appliance is putting you over the power limit (e.g. try powering on with just the lights on, then just the air conditioning and so on). If the main culprit turns out to be the air conditioner, I recommend using...
view full answer... - What Is Best AC Unit For New Installation Where No AC Unit Currently Is InstalledThe Advent Air RV Air Conditioner w/ Air Distribution Box and Wall Thermostat, # ADV64FR is a 15K unit that installs on roofs 2-1/2" to 5" thick with an opening size of 14-1/4" long x 14-1/4" wide. This AC has a powerful fan and motor that provides a steady stream of air to efficiently cool the area. This is a bolt-on installation that includes wiring harness, mounting hardware, and screw covers. There are add-on components that can be purchased if needed/wanted depending on the application....
view full answer... - Recommended Replacement for Dometic 15K BTU Rooftop RV Air ConditionerIn order to replace a Dometic Rooftop RV Air Conditioner I recommend using the Advent Air RV Air Conditioner, part # ACM150B for black or part # ACM150 for white. These are excellent replacement options which offer a direct fit. It comes with a two year warranty as well. Please note, if you use your generator to power the air conditioner then you'll want to consider a start capacitor like the Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners part # ACMSCKIT which cuts down on power demands.
view full answer... - Replacement Rooftop Air Conditioner for Carrier V SetupI am not sure if you are aware or not but there is a significant increase in power requirements when starting a rooftop air conditioner. For example, the 15,000 Btu Advent Air RV Air Conditioner requires almost 5,000 watts upon startup if not using a start capacitor. The Honda EU2200's would only produce 4,400 watts so this might be your issue. Therefore, the solution to this problem would be to install the Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners part # ACMSCKIT which brings...
view full answer... - Replacement AC Shroud for Coleman Mach Air ConditionerWe do have replacement AC shrouds for your Coleman Mach Unit. You will want the MaxxAir TuffMaxx Replacement Shroud - White # MA00-325001 which is a confirmed fit for your AC unit. While you are replacing this, I also recommend you add the Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners # ACMSCKIT which will allow your AC to start without requiring extra amperage, so it will start the first time and every time you need it by storing the energy needed for that start power draw.
view full answer... - Compatibility of Advent Air ACM135 with Non-Ducted Advent AC135The Advent Air RV Air Conditioner # ACM135 will be a direct replacement for your AC135 unit. This can be used for ducted or non-ducted applications and you won't need anything else to make it work. I do, however, recommend also getting the Start Capacitor # ACMSCKIT to install with this unit simply because it greatly reduces the amount of power required to start the AC unit. A start capacitor is becoming more and more common as a standard feature on AC units so any time you have the opportunity...
view full answer... - Advent 15,000BTU White Air Conditioner To Replace Duo Therm by Dometic Roof Top ACThe Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner for Dometic Setup # ACDOM150 will connect to your existing Duo Therm by Dometic AC system so you can use your existing thermostat to run your AC and furnace. The Advent Air RV Air Conditioner # ACM150 you found is only the rooftop AC unit and would need the Kit # ACMSCKIT as well.
view full answer... - Does It Matter Which Black Wire Gets Connected To Where With Start Capacitor ACMSCKIT?I confirmed with my tech at Advent Air that it does not matter which of the black wires on the Start Capacitor # ACMSCKIT gets connected to which terminal.
view full answer... - Recommended Replacement For A 13.5K GE RV AC UnitWe recommend the Advent Air RV Air Conditioner # ACM135 to replace the GE 13.5K RV AC unit. The advent unit has the same 13.5K BTU rating. You will also need a new distribution box and/or thermostat. You can use # ACDB for manual control or the # ACRG15 which comes with a wall mounted thermostat. Advent sells their start capacitor # ACMSCKIT separately, and we do recommend picking up one of those as well. You also have the option of adding a heat strip # ACMHD.
view full answer... - Comparing SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units # SSR54FR Vs Advent Start Capacitor # ACMSCKITThe SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units # SSR54FR is not just a larger capacitor like the Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners # ACMSCKIT. The SoftStartRV kit ties into both the run and start capacitors to allow the A/C to start up and run your 15,000 Btu AC on a 20-amp household hookup. It has an integrated bypass connector that prevents the unit from overheating and reduces the risk of the capacitor exploding and risk of fire. It is also IP65-rated against dust and water...
view full answer... - Recommended For Best Replacement For Dometic Duo-Therm 620426.321 & Heat StripFor the simplest and most straight forward 13.5K btu replacement of your current Dometic air conditioner we have several options. Each of these AC's plug directly into your Dometic setup to work with your existing air distribution box. The Advent Air RV Air Conditioner, # ACM135 is a 13,500 Btu unit that comes in white cover. The # ACM135B is the same unit with a black cover. We also have these same units configured with a start capacitor, # ACDOM135 in white and # ACDOM135B for black. All...
view full answer... - Amperage Draw of Advent Air Conditioner part # ACM135 When Using Start CapacitorThe Advent Air Conditioner part # ACM135 has a running amperage draw of 15 amps and a starting amperage draw of 45. If you were to use the Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners # ACMSCKIT too then the start amperage draw would drop down to 15 amps.
view full answer... - Is 13,500 Btu Advent Air Conditioner Compatible with Ducted RV SystemThe Advent Air RV Air Conditioner # ACM135 is compatible with both ducted or non-ducted systems so it will work great with your RV! Since Duo-Therm is a Dometic product this AC unit should work with your control box as Advent made sure their products works with Dometic AC units. I do recommend also installing the Start Capacitor # ACMSCKIT as well. This stores energy needed to start the Advent unit so that you aren't pulling a lot of power just to start your AC unit.
view full answer...
- Air Conditioner Replacement For Dometic 59136.331 That Ran Out Of FreonThe Dometic air conditioner units are sealed therefore they cannot be recharged with refrigerant. The only option is to replace the unit. Since your unit is a 15,000 BTU unit I recommend to replace the AC with a unit at least 15,000 BTU. I recommend Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner for Dometic Setup w/ Start Capacitor part # ACDOM150 which is a 15,000 BTU system that will easily plug into your existing Dometic setup without replacing wiring. As long as your air distribution box...
view full answer... - Replacement for Dometic Duo Therm 13,500 Btu Air ConditionerThe Advent Air Conditioner you mentioned will be a replacement for your Dometic Duo Therm 13,500 Btu AC, and it is available in either black or white. - Black: Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu # ACM135B - White: Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu # ACM135 To add a heat strip to warm you up on a cold morning you will need the Electric Heat Strip # ACMHD, and the Start Capacitor # ACMSCKIT is a good idea to ensure your AC is always able to start. I have added links to...
view full answer... - Thermostat Connection With New Air Coniditioning SystemThe Atwood # AT15033-22 air conditioner is a complete system. That is to say that it includes the rooftop unit AND the ceiling air box and thermostat. These parts need to be installed to work together. Yes, you will have to run wires to where ever you place the thermostat. You might be able to use a fishing technique to make this easier. However, if your current thermostat is working and you really only need to replace the rooftop air conditioner then you should consider the Advent...
view full answer... - Recommended Ductless Air Conditioner to Replace FanWe can get your Keystone Montana set up with an added air conditioner to replace your current fan. I really like the Furrion Chill systems as they tend to be quieter than others, and gives you really nice cooling via its air distribution box that has the controls directly on it. For a smaller AC, like you mentioned, there is a 13,500 Btu unit that will be perfect, and is the following part number: - Furrion Chill HE RV Air Conditioner System # FR52PR
view full answer...
Do you have a question about this Accessories and Part?
Info for this part was:
Edited by:
Lindsey S
Expert Research:
Jameson C
Video Edited:
Chris R
Updated by:
Mary K
Updated by:
Wilson B
Updated by:
Halie H
Updated by:
Michael B
Written by:
Amanda M
Video by:
Zach D
Video by:
Jonathan Y
Test Fit:
Shane H
Test Fit:
David F
Installed by:
Andy C
At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.
Product Experts Available Now!
Call 1-800-940-8924
Frank
2/25/2024
Great no Problems!!