Is the cool cat AC in the 2022 T@B 400 a heat pump as well. Also what is max current on AC.

Viajero

Hi folks. Our T@B 400 is a couple months away yet. As per the title. 

1. What is the max current. Seems to me it is 10500 BTU. 

2.  Is it also a heat pump?  

Thanks folks. 

Binghi

Yes it is a heat pump. BTU rating on our 2021 400 BD Cool Cat is also 10,500.

Viajero

Binghi said:

Yes it is a heat pump. BTU rating on our 2021 400 BD Cool Cat is also 10,500.

Thank you Binghi. I wonder if it will run off of a 2K genny. 

Denny16

Seems, a a minimum of a 2200 watt inverter type generator, like the Honda  2200i is the minimum size generator needed to run the Cool Cat AC.
Adding a Soft Start device to the CoolCat allows a 2K genny to work.
cheers

[Deleted User]

How hard is it to install the soft start? Is it a DIY project? I have that on my home AC for my whole house generator, so I'm definitely interested in getting it on the T@b as well. 

manyman297

@TabbyShack It’s extremely easy. It took me longer to tidy up the wires and reattach the ducts than it did to install the soft start. There’s a good video on the process on YouTube. I can’t seem to find the thread with the video linked. 

SweetPea

I have a 2008 T@B Dutchman. (Inheiriyed)It also has a cool cat. How would i get it serviced/add freon?  

BlueYonder

MicroAir EasyStart is very simple to install. Did one in our 2021 T@B 400 in about 45 minutes.

N7SHG_Ham

@BlueYonder you were way faster than me! Maybe I spent too much time analyzing the wiring and and mounting location, but didn't want to say ah shoot I shouldn't have done that

It is a pretty easy job, simple hand tools and pay attention and almost anyone could do the job.

I bought a pack of WAGO 221 series lever-nuts for making the connections, why I haven't discovered these a long time ago is a bit if a mystery to me. Too bad NuCamp didn't use these instead of all the Scotch locks and butt connectors! Cost I suppose.

N7SHG_Ham

@SweetPea, you might try a good RV HVAC shop or maybe even a home HVAC service business, BUT I have heard the CoolCat isn't rechargeable if refrigerant leaks??

They might be a sealed one time use system from what I have read, but I haven't tried to get service, so speculation only based in my research. A new unit is around $1400, plus labor. They are even on Amazon as a commodity.