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2soloriders
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Aug 02, 2024
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Newbie power question

Help, please. My first time plugging the RV into the house plug ( using extension cord and dogbone) everything was great. Work just fine all weekend. Now...... everything is fine until the AC kicks f...
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    Krusty
    Aug 02, 2024

    Is it just a 15 amp breaker that trips? Might have better luck plugging into a 20 or 30 amp outlet. Is anything else turned on that you dont need? Water heater or fridge? Try running them on propane.

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Latner
Nomad
Aug 02, 2024

I would turn everything off, water heater, fridge, converter and try running the AC alone.  If it runs, then you know you're just overloading the circuit.

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