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profdant139
Explorer II
Jul 30, 2016

Can't run A/C at home: solved -- see 8/21/16 update

It's hot in Calif, and I want to use the trailer as a lifeboat -- but the a/c won't run off garage power. Here is the setup and the problem -- I attach our 30 amp cord to a heavy construction grade e...
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Fiddlestix
Explorer
Aug 03, 2016
Have had exact same issue. Have run ac and fridge all night long prior to a trip. Now I know a little about most things and a lot about building jet engines. Now the fella that said ur ac will draw about 12 amps is right. I ran on a 15 amp breaker no problems. I lost my foot long heavy 30 amp to 110 converter and bought the little hockey puck one from Walmart. Have had trouble since.

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