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Olive600
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May 23, 2013

Running AC off of my home's current/Please Respond

I've been told that running the AC for my 2005 B Touring Cruiser Gulfstream off my house current can burn out the AC's air compressor. I've also been told that's not true, that the worst that will hap...
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camperpaul
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May 23, 2013
You can do it if:

If your rig is wired for 50 Amp service:

You have a correctly wired 50 Amp RV outlet into which you can plug the RV.

If you need an extension cord, use only a 50 Amp RV extension cord.
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If your rig is wired for 30 Amp service:

You have a *correctly wired 30 Amp RV outlet into which you can plug the RV.

If you need an extension cord, use only a 30 Amp RV extension cord.


* Make sure the electrician knows how to wire an RV outlet.

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