Set me straight...AC on 120/20amp outlet.
So I've been reading a number of threads talking about running the RV AC on 15/20 amp outlets. So I looked at my breakers and they are all 20 for the house, I currently run a 50ft 10ga extension cord...
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I've found several times over the years that even though I was pulling only 15 amps or a little less with the camper plugged into a 15 amp outlet, that the outlet wasn't capable of handling continuous maximum current. The adapter got hot and melted the receptacle.
This may have been with an older outlet which had loose contacts.
I say 15 amp outlets because that is what (in our area) many houses have installed even if there is a 20 amp breaker and 12 awg wire. Check it. If it is a real 20 amp receptacle in good condition it may work fine.
You can also buy a 30 amp replacement standard receptacle for a few dollars which can handle a bit more current.
A 30 amp RV receptacle in our area is only about $12.
This may have been with an older outlet which had loose contacts.
I say 15 amp outlets because that is what (in our area) many houses have installed even if there is a 20 amp breaker and 12 awg wire. Check it. If it is a real 20 amp receptacle in good condition it may work fine.
You can also buy a 30 amp replacement standard receptacle for a few dollars which can handle a bit more current.
A 30 amp RV receptacle in our area is only about $12.
