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panteramatt's avatar
panteramatt
Explorer
Jul 06, 2020

breaker keeps blowing

Went camping recently and my new to me camper kept blowing the main 30 amp breaker. I had my ac on high, hot water heater on electric, and 2 small refridgerators running. Is this too many amps for the camper? I moved to another box on another site and used an extension cord and it even melted them together. I would think 30 amps should handle those and if not why build the camper on a 30 amp circuit? I guess I could just run my heater on propane. Would having a dead battery cause this issue also?
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jul 06, 2020
    You are overloading the 30 amp. Turn water heater to Propane.
    Verify 120 volt amperage for "small" refers.
    Normal refers are LP/electric. 120 volt AC should hold with AC running.
    Next check for loose connections in 120 volt AV power distribution panel. Make sure you check for melted wiring. Look at the neutrals.
    Measure your voltage. Lower the voltage the higher the amperage.

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