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tomthyme
Explorer
Jul 22, 2015

AC Tripping a breaker

Hello Folks!
Well summer is finally here in Texas! 100+ temps in the DFW area are a sure sign that it is summer.

Last weekend the DW and I were out in our 2011 Carriage Cameo. The bedroom (2nd air) would run for 30 minutes or so, then trip a breaker. However, as we got into the evening and the temps cooled off, the tripping stopped - it ran straight through after about 11pm.

So, the question is, was the unit just overheating due to the heat? or could there be something more sinister afoot?

I am sure I need to clean the unit on the outside, but I am wondering if I should have it checked out before our next trip in September.

What do you guys think?

Thanks so much!

Tom
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Jul 22, 2015
    Could be just a breaker getting weak. I had my rear AC breaker trip several times after 10-20 minutes a few years ago at Palo Duro Canyon SP after I first turned it on after we arrived. Outside temp was in the 104 range. Bedroom AC ran fine and with the on/off of the rear AC the 5er finally cooled. After the trailer cooled, the breaker stopped tripping. Replaced the breaker after we got home and it has never tripped again, even in hot temps.

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