What gauge extension cord?
Storage area where we have TT parked will allow us to plug in the night before to run fridge. The run is approx 100'. Trying to decide if a 12/3 is ok, or if I need to bump up to 10/3. Recommendati...
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A fridge in AC mode will draw 5-8 amps and a 14/3 cord will have a 3-4 volt drop which will not cause a problem. Heavier gauge wire is not going to make the fridge run any better. Appliances are designed to run on less than 120 volts AC and can work fine on 116 volts. For example, Atwood refrigerators are designed to operate on 108 to 132 volts AC.
Even going to a 16/3 cord with a 6 amp load the voltage drop is going to be less than 5 volts and the fridge will run fine.
Even going to a 16/3 cord with a 6 amp load the voltage drop is going to be less than 5 volts and the fridge will run fine.
