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hyattjlbb
Explorer
Apr 29, 2016

30/50 amp vs. adding the second optional ac unit

So going down to South Carolina again and while the main ac unit works fine here in ND we decided to get the second ac unit installed. 5vr in my signature comes "factory ready" for a second ac and a ...
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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Apr 29, 2016
My 15k AC draws 8 amps, the 13.5k does 6 amps.
It is the starting current that is the issue.
With good campground wiring you should be able to run 2 AC s, but being close to system capacity at AC starting you have to try to see.
If you manage to get them both running, make sure they don't cycle. Meaning the coldest setting, or when too cold, turn off one at the time.
Have voltage gauge plugged in all the time.

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