Melting extension cord
I will be taking our first big trip soon and we will need the air conditioner. We usually boondock and never use the AC. I have only used it at home a couple of times and when I did the extension cord...
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Claybe wrote:I'd suggest to try it at home before leaving. If it operates the AC, like myredracer outlined with respect to voltage, you should be good at other locations. Some of that will depend on the local conditions of the place you're parked.Sam Spade wrote:Claybe wrote:
but need to figure out how to plug into a house while we are on the road. Thanks!!!
You make SURE that the house is properly equipped BEFORE you get there......or resign yourself to NOT using the air conditioning.
There really is no middle ground.
When it comes to extension cords, the fewer connections the better.
I personally wouldn't do a 100' run at 30 amps with 12 gauge, especially not with multiple connections involved.
I am assuming that just using a regular household outlet will handle my air conditioner. I have a small 25 foot RV and read earlier that I would be okay to use a 10 gauge RV extension cord with a dog bone style adapter and plug into any outlet. Am I wrong in thinking this?!?
