switch 20 amp brkers to 30 amp
My 5th wheel has 30amp power one a/c. the main and a/c breakers alternately blow during the hot Texas summer days. do you think I could switch my 20amp breakers for 30amp (for the a/c)...? Thank you
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If you go from 20 amp to 30 amp breakers call the fire department and let them know where you are parked so the response time can be faster. Seriously though, you should never "up size" to a bigger breaker, going smaller or staying the same if fine. Not knowing the wire size installed in the camper, (i would guess it is exactly the right size for the original breaker) I would never recommend a larger breaker in place of a smaller. Ask an electrician to look at it. There is a reason the AC is popping the breaker, it could be the breaker needs replacement, or the AC is drawing to much current, and needs to be repaired. My guess without looking at it based on your info is, you have a problem with the AC. The breakers are likely cheaper, and much easier to replace. So give that a shot if you are comfortable with it, but be prepared to get that AC unit looked at.
