New power outlet question
I'd like to install a new power outlet to use primarily for my toaster oven. The only circuit that I can tie in to is the circuit that the water heater plugs in to. Are other outlets typically tied ...
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When we want to use an electric skillet, electric griddle, or any of our electric space heaters, I run a separate electric cord from the shore power post into the camper. I have found that one electric space heater will work just fine through the camper's power system. But when plugging in a second, the breakers pop. Same happens when we use the electric griddle.
Simplest solution, was to run a separate extension cord. For us, this was not a major issue, as I've always run a separate 50 foot cord from the campground power source to the picnic table so we can fix all our meals outside.
For a while, I just put the cord through the window above the kitchen sink. Later, I realized I could shove it in the same hole the camper's main power cord comes out of, and then pull it inside the camper anywhere I wanted.
So, in cooler weather, the cord is inside for the electric heaters, then back outside to fix meals on the picnic table, as we do not normally fix meals inside the camper, unless there's snow on the ground (that cold).
You might consider just running another extension cord, you know, one of those orange ones you'd use in your garage. It's a bit easier than attempting to run new wiring or adding new plugs, that may still cause a larger AMP draw than your camper is able to handle (especially if yours is a 30 amp only camper.)
Simplest solution, was to run a separate extension cord. For us, this was not a major issue, as I've always run a separate 50 foot cord from the campground power source to the picnic table so we can fix all our meals outside.
For a while, I just put the cord through the window above the kitchen sink. Later, I realized I could shove it in the same hole the camper's main power cord comes out of, and then pull it inside the camper anywhere I wanted.
So, in cooler weather, the cord is inside for the electric heaters, then back outside to fix meals on the picnic table, as we do not normally fix meals inside the camper, unless there's snow on the ground (that cold).
You might consider just running another extension cord, you know, one of those orange ones you'd use in your garage. It's a bit easier than attempting to run new wiring or adding new plugs, that may still cause a larger AMP draw than your camper is able to handle (especially if yours is a 30 amp only camper.)
