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rob_engineer
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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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SkiSmuggs
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Jun 24, 2015
After reading this thread, I think the OP should have run a 50 amp extention cord to the 20a house circuit, then used the dogbone adapter for the final connection. Using a 15a extention cord over that distance is asking for problems.
And if the OP reads this, I am curious as to the resolution of the problem.

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