Dometic A/C Hard Start Mod & Generator Question

Originally posted by Outbound I think you're out of luck. The startup surge is somewhere around 16-18 amps, which is a huge load from the low idle of econo mode. A start cap would help smooth that down, but you'd likely still have way too much instantaneous load. Ask the same, a start cap is inexpensive and the install is dead simple, so it may be worth a try.

Agreed...but for the sake of thoroughness I went ahead and ordered the Supco SPP6E capacitor:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JP3MEK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
as well as a hard start capacitor specifically spec'd for my Dometic unit:
http://www.americanrvcompany.com/Dometic-3311883000-Hard-Start-Kit-Camper-Trailer-RV

I'll try 'em both out next time I'm out there...I guess the worse that can happen is that I have a couple of used capacitors to throw on eBay

Originally posted by EEBowHunter Agreed...but for the sake of thoroughness I went ahead and ordered the Supco SPP6E capacitor

That's the same one I installed in my A/C. Even on mains, I have noticed that the compressor starts easier. At the very least, the bigger start cap may offer a little better protection if a campground's electric is browning out.