Newbie with plugging into house question
Hi. First post here. I am getting acquainted with my grandfather's RV. It's a 2009 Sprinter Roadtrek. Not sure of all the specs to say but it has two deep cycle coach batteries and is based on 30 amp ...
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The Rules accordign to Reddy Kilowatt
20 amp you should be able to run the Fridge, and one of the following
Air conditioner, Water heater, Microwave. Space heater, but only one.
You may also be able to power a radio or television But that's pushing it
30 amp, 2 of the listed items, and the TV is no longer pushing it.
50 amps, you don't have so we won't bother save to say "All you can eat".
Now, your extension cord... Most extension cords are TOO SMALL. if you have to use an extension cord at the very least get a 12ga cord (Sears or K-mart with the push button on the outlet end recommended).
If you decide to have a 30 amp outlet put in, I recommend you have a 50 put in and use an adapter, 2 reasons.. ONE: Electricians sometimes screw up 30 amp, but hardly ever mess up a 50. 2nd when (not if) you upgrade,,, no cost to switch the outlet to 50 amp.
YOu can safely feed a 50 amp outlet with 30 amp breakers if you wish
IF you have a 30 amp installed, and the electrician installs 2 ganged breakers, it is NOT CORRECT AND WILL DAMAGE YOUR RV. Measure the voltage across the flat pins (or have him do it before he leaves) should be around 120 volts, if it's over 140 (IE 240 volts) He did it wrong.
Now... You say this is your grandfather's RV, I'm assuming it is an older model.. Find the fuse/breaker box.. IS this a Magnatek 6300? This thing takes forever (or so it seems) to charge batteries up and .... then it does not stop. (So it overcharges and damages) Replacement (Upgrade) is a good idea.
20 amp you should be able to run the Fridge, and one of the following
Air conditioner, Water heater, Microwave. Space heater, but only one.
You may also be able to power a radio or television But that's pushing it
30 amp, 2 of the listed items, and the TV is no longer pushing it.
50 amps, you don't have so we won't bother save to say "All you can eat".
Now, your extension cord... Most extension cords are TOO SMALL. if you have to use an extension cord at the very least get a 12ga cord (Sears or K-mart with the push button on the outlet end recommended).
If you decide to have a 30 amp outlet put in, I recommend you have a 50 put in and use an adapter, 2 reasons.. ONE: Electricians sometimes screw up 30 amp, but hardly ever mess up a 50. 2nd when (not if) you upgrade,,, no cost to switch the outlet to 50 amp.
YOu can safely feed a 50 amp outlet with 30 amp breakers if you wish
IF you have a 30 amp installed, and the electrician installs 2 ganged breakers, it is NOT CORRECT AND WILL DAMAGE YOUR RV. Measure the voltage across the flat pins (or have him do it before he leaves) should be around 120 volts, if it's over 140 (IE 240 volts) He did it wrong.
Now... You say this is your grandfather's RV, I'm assuming it is an older model.. Find the fuse/breaker box.. IS this a Magnatek 6300? This thing takes forever (or so it seems) to charge batteries up and .... then it does not stop. (So it overcharges and damages) Replacement (Upgrade) is a good idea.
