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brows827
Explorer
Sep 27, 2019

Newbie Electrical Issue - Advice Needed Please

Hi all - I'm hoping someone can help me out. I bought a 2014 Rockwood Roo 19 a few weeks ago, and I'm having some electrical issues. At first, I hooked up to shore power from my house (running on ...
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garyemunson
Explorer II
Sep 28, 2019
X2 on fridge and/or water heater causing the issue. At home, using an extension cord is always a bad idea unless you have an industrial 12 gauge one. Often cords sold as "Heavy Duty" only means they are big around. See if wire size is stamped into the cord. 14g is only good for 15 amps so you are pretty close to limit already with one of those.

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