Use of only 30 amp service
We have a newly purchased 2015 Tiffin Allegro Open Road, 37',V-10. Was wondering if we can operate on only 30 amp service if we are very careful with our electric useage. Only one A/c at a time, ...
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Big Katuna wrote:
I am surprised it doesnt have power management.
I run both ACs routinely on 30A with it. It manages compressor starts.
Another tactic is to add a receptacle somewhere and run a separate power cord and plug it into the extra 15/20A recep at the pedestal.
Mine was convenient to place in the bed pedestal near the bathroom and DW uses it for her hair dryer on 30A.
This^^^
The power management panel (digital that tells you what power you are using) will turn on the second A/C only if there is enough power and will turn it off if you pull to much from say a microwave. As pointed out above two A/C's can run just fine but the power management controller in your RV will control when the second A/C turns on to keep power levels manageable (it will wait a while to know you are done microwaving and to let the A/C compressor rest before starting it again). Don't be surprised though if you are running lots of other things that the second A/C shuts off or doesn't run as often.
