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AZLeprechaun
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Aug 03, 2016

Converting a class C from 30 amp to 50 amp service

New Leprechaun 319MB worked really well for our first 6500 mile trip. I was wondering if anyone had upgraded the electrical system on a class C from 30 amp to 50 amp. It is frustrating when you can't use the microwave when the a/c is running without blowing the breaker. Coachmen rep said they do not offer an upgrade system at this time. Any thoughts? Thanks for your help.
  • Its the nature of the beast and we ALL deal with the same problem. You get used to it and it will become second nature to you not to put plug in 2 items on at the same time. Same will happen if your DW uses a dryer, toaster etc. And appliance especially the ac draw more when they come.

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    It’s important to note that in an RV you can’t run several appliances at once or you’ll blow your breaker. Here’s the skinny. Your RV has either 30 amp or 50 amp capability. Amperage is the amount of power available to use. Each appliance pulls a specific number of amps. Exceed 30 or 50 amps (depending on your rig’s system) and poof – the power overloads and the breaker trips. Here’s a handy list of some of the typical appliances and the approximate amps required to operate them:

    Microwave 12.8 amps (depends on what type 500 or 1200)
    Air Conditioner - 15,000 BTU 12.5 amps
    Electric Water Heater – 6 gallon 12.5 amps
    Toaster 10 amps
    Hair Dryer 10 amps
    Electric Frying Pan 10 amps
    Electric Coffee Pot 10 amps
    TV 2 amps
    Crock Pot 1.5 amps
    Heating Pad .5 amps