Amp Draw
How many amps should a motor home draw when plugged in with nothing turned on?
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OK, DC amps. Your questions has too many possible variables. Kind of like asking how many miles per gallon a 2019 Toyota Camry will get.
1. Just YOU driving?
2. 2 or more people?
3. Luggage also?
4. Hiway or Stop and go City driving?
Plugged into 120 and nothing on. That never happens. Either the Power Converter or the Inverter/Charger will be drawing DC amps or RESTORING amps as they charge the Coach batteries. When plugged in, the thought of DC amp draw is not a concern because you ARE plugged in. I would think you would ask, when NOT plugged in and Batteries and everything turned OFF what would possible DC amp draw be? Now, MOST LP and CO detectors are hardwired and will draw miniamps when they are on. Very few RV's today have a LP/CO On/OFF switch. A usual 12 volt draw is the TV antenna Power Booster left ON. They are usually out of sight and mind when they are on. Doug
1. Just YOU driving?
2. 2 or more people?
3. Luggage also?
4. Hiway or Stop and go City driving?
Plugged into 120 and nothing on. That never happens. Either the Power Converter or the Inverter/Charger will be drawing DC amps or RESTORING amps as they charge the Coach batteries. When plugged in, the thought of DC amp draw is not a concern because you ARE plugged in. I would think you would ask, when NOT plugged in and Batteries and everything turned OFF what would possible DC amp draw be? Now, MOST LP and CO detectors are hardwired and will draw miniamps when they are on. Very few RV's today have a LP/CO On/OFF switch. A usual 12 volt draw is the TV antenna Power Booster left ON. They are usually out of sight and mind when they are on. Doug
