ford-willy wrote:
I have experience in a very hot climate. We own a RV lot at a Resort in Lake Havasu City Az. We normally just winter in our big Grand Junction 5ver there. But on occasion have been there in 115 degree temps.
It is a huge strain on a normal 50 amp RV service. Last September, 115 degrees outside our transfer switch melted down requiring a 3 day fix and a motel room. Very lucky. could have burned the whole darn rig down. We now run a smoke detector in the sub floor area. Running 2 airs almost 24/7 along with other appliances is a huge strain. You need to minimize use of other appliances when running 2 airs constantly. Any little weak spot in your electric system (loose wire connection etc) can cause a huge failure.
This summer we rented the lot to a full time couple. We have an electric usage deal with them. The monthly electric bill is running just under $300 per month for them if that helps you any.
If you leave the rig for any time at all, and don't leave the 2 airs running, when you get back the rig will be so hot inside (maybe well into the 110 degree mark" that it will be midnight before it even cools down enough to sleep.
WOW! That's a big electric bill! Great info - Thanx!
