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Adventurer_Buck
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Aug 04, 2014

Problems with 50amp Class When Plugged Into 30amp Service

We have a 2012 Class A built for 50amp service. We are traveling in Canada were 30amp service has been the norm. When plugging in, we use a plug converter…nothing special or funny…just a plug that con...
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golf_bears
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Aug 06, 2014
Don't want to read this hole thread but if it hasn't been suggested yet, 30 amps usually will not run the AC with water heater on. The water heater has a 1500 watt heater element and draws a good 12+ amps and the AC needs 20 to 25 amps to kick start it. If your on 30 amps and need to run the AC you'll need to turn off the water heater.

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