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Geocritter's avatar
Geocritter
Explorer
Jul 11, 2014

Running single rig AC unit on a 20amp circuit.

My RV is a 1994 33' Holiday Rambler. I have a question about running my rigs AC (single unit only). It’s been hot here in the Crater Lake area and I’d like to run my AC, my concern is that my 30amp se...
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LarryJM
Explorer II
Jul 12, 2014
Dave H M wrote:
I have been plugging my 5th wheel into an outlet in the garage that is 20 amp for years. Nary a problem.

At the same time I have the frige on ac and never even consider disabling the converter.


Same here for the last 15 years. Can run everything A/C, lights, converter, TV, WP, etc. Just can't use WH on elec. or microwave.

I suspect all these naysayers are those that have never actually done this and all their guesses and armchair engineering are just that.


Larry

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