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So I am new to this forum and all forms for that matter so please accept apologies in advance. I'm going to start out with a question that has undoubtedly been answered elsewhere and again I apologize for my ignorance.  I have a 2011 Keystone outback 260FL.  This is my wife and I's 1st camper and while we have done quite a bit since our purchase in November. We are adept but there still a lot to learn.  Onto my question. I have purchased all the equipment to put a new non ducted air conditioning unit in the master bedroom. I am very capable of doing this installation, however, I will give caution to the fact That while I build houses there certainly are some differences in things to consider in a camper that I am not yet aware of. My plan is to install the unit physically after routing a 20 amp service To the unit from next to my 30 amp connection. The idea is to be able to use a 20 amp outlet at the campsite in conjunction with the 30 app for the rest of the travel trailer in scenarios  Where a 50 amp splitter wont-work. Where that's applicable I have made a splitter already to solve the electrical connection if there is no 110 outlet. Does anyone see any issue or concerns with  Using this set up?

ca_traveler · Answer

Connect the A/C to a male/female plug and then on to the CB panel. Then when needed pull the plug and connect it to the pedestal with an extension cord. 10 ga extension cord the best but at least 12 ga.

I don't like your splitter idea as it adds more connections to the load circuit.

I have this setup but also had a unused external dedicated 20A female plug.

charlesinga · Answer

Make sure the trailer roof is capable of supporting the weight of the second A/C. Just because there is a 14x14 hole there for a vent fan, doesn't mean it has the support for a heavier A/C unit.

Some campgrounds frown on using two receptacles, such as plugging in your 30 amp shore cord and then another heavy cord into the 15 or 20 amp gfci receptacle in the pedestal. Many campgrounds won't care and probably won't even notice.

Charles

cavemancharlie · Answer

Welcome to the site. I sorry that I don't have knowledge to help you though.

ran_schroeder · Answer

Thanks for the welcome and the advice. I have checked the roof structure and it is solid but I welded 2 braces from aluminum and bolted them in between the trusses. The electrical 10/2wg is in flex conduit through the roof to the closet and down to a secondary 20a connection below the factory 30a. 25' 10 guage extension cord to run to the pedestal for the occasion when it exists otherwise I have several other configurations I can use provided there is more than just 30a available.

Randy

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