convert 50 amps to 30 amps
We have a 2004 Forest River Cedar Creek 34ckts with 50 amps cord and breaker, and there is a camp ground my wife and I would like to park at but they only have 30 amps full hook up. With this drop, wh...
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First, get a 50/30 reducer. (Avail at Wallyworld and Campworld.
Yes, your A/C will work. HOWEVER, a caution- Don't try to run it on 30 amps with the microwave or other appliances running or you will blow the breaker and may well toast your AC. I am very cautious about what we do when running the AC on 30 amps. I did toast an AC, so I don't want to repeat that experience.
The big thing is that when you initially turn your AC on, it will draw 20 amps. After starting, it draws fewer amps. I have ran my microwave with the AC running, but only after the AC cycles. Never started the AC with other appliances running but one time, and it did take out my AC. Again, caution.
Yes, your A/C will work. HOWEVER, a caution- Don't try to run it on 30 amps with the microwave or other appliances running or you will blow the breaker and may well toast your AC. I am very cautious about what we do when running the AC on 30 amps. I did toast an AC, so I don't want to repeat that experience.
The big thing is that when you initially turn your AC on, it will draw 20 amps. After starting, it draws fewer amps. I have ran my microwave with the AC running, but only after the AC cycles. Never started the AC with other appliances running but one time, and it did take out my AC. Again, caution.
