Wire up 220V dryer in 5th wheel?
We would like to buy a Whirlpool laundry center for our 5th wheel. It is 220V and fits into the space allocated.. Can I just tap into the RVs 50 amp load center with a 220V CB and run wiring to a 220V...
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Pro's and cons..
First. in theory what you wish to do (Run I think it's 30 amps at 250 volts) to a common dryer outlet in the laundry area is possible.. PROVIDED, that is, you are on a 50 amp campsite.
On a 30 amp site you can tumble the cloths, but no heat (Please note the switching on this is automatic) so it may even work on 30 amps. Just no heat.
HOWEVER, it's sucking over half of your power on a 50 amp site.. May tend to trip breakers.
But, with energy management and understanding of what is and what isn't ... IT can work
I do not recommend it though.
First. in theory what you wish to do (Run I think it's 30 amps at 250 volts) to a common dryer outlet in the laundry area is possible.. PROVIDED, that is, you are on a 50 amp campsite.
On a 30 amp site you can tumble the cloths, but no heat (Please note the switching on this is automatic) so it may even work on 30 amps. Just no heat.
HOWEVER, it's sucking over half of your power on a 50 amp site.. May tend to trip breakers.
But, with energy management and understanding of what is and what isn't ... IT can work
I do not recommend it though.
