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rob_engineer
Explorer
Jun 23, 2015

Can I run 15,000 BTU air cond with RV plugged into my house?

I have 39ft Gulfstream Friendship 102 diesel class A. My 15K roof air works when under generator power, but overheats and trips breaker when the RV is plugged into my house. I have a normal 20 amp o...
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2oldman
Explorer II
Jun 23, 2015
rob_engineer wrote:
I use a 50ft, 10 gage cord from the house to the 50 amp cord on the motorhome. If I shorten the 10 gage cord, is there a chance that my household power will be enough to power the air conditioner?
This is more than likely the problem. There's too much voltage drop using that cord. Shortening it may help. Be sure your converter is off.

Were I you I'd be using a genuine 50a extension cord.

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