Solution for shoreline to 50Hz 100V
My RV requires 120V 60Hz, but I only have 100V 50Hz available. Suggestions for a solution to this?
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I lived in Japan for a bunch of years but didn't own an RV at the time. Two appliances of concern are the AC/DC convertor-battery charger and the Air Conditioner. A Hughes Auto transformer might solve your problem or at least get you closer to 120VAC. What I don't know is if a Hughes has enough boost to get the volts into the sweet zone from 100VAC. If not just a basic 3600 watt step up transformer will work but you won't have the nice box with power cord adaptors a Hughes comes with. Not much you can do about the 50HZ unless your budget is near unlimited. The only noticeable problem the frequency difference gave me was clocks ran a bit slower.
A permanent installation in the coach would be best but do make allowances for a bit of ventilation, size and weight of a transformer. They are heavy and the higher the watts the bigger they get. Install the transformer before the shore power-generator transfer switch. You don't want to boost the generator 120VAC.
When I lived in Japan never need transformers for the home appliances I brought with me from the states. TV's, computers, stereo equipment, microwave, vacuum, washing machine and such worked OK. But when I moved to Australia with 220VAC 50HZ that all changed. Had to get transformers for everything that wasn't switchable.
A permanent installation in the coach would be best but do make allowances for a bit of ventilation, size and weight of a transformer. They are heavy and the higher the watts the bigger they get. Install the transformer before the shore power-generator transfer switch. You don't want to boost the generator 120VAC.
When I lived in Japan never need transformers for the home appliances I brought with me from the states. TV's, computers, stereo equipment, microwave, vacuum, washing machine and such worked OK. But when I moved to Australia with 220VAC 50HZ that all changed. Had to get transformers for everything that wasn't switchable.
