run fan on 20 amp?

[mutt48]

When parked at home I only have a 20 amp service to plug in TT. (2013 Keystone Bullett Premier). I know I can plug a small fan (home type) into the 110 in the TT, but can I use the TT fan (only fan, not AC), or does it take a 30 amp service to run unit?

[dadmomh]

We've had both our HTT and TT plugged in and using the A/C at home for over 8 years with no problem...20 amp. Wouldn't try to use the microwave or other appliances with that hookup, but it keeps Rocky nice and cool to go out and take care of some small jobs or just enjoy a quiet moment. We bought an extension cord of whatever size is on the trailer - think it's a 50' one. Wasn't inexpensive but it does the job + we do camp at a SP in KY that has the utilities between the sites and way too far for the standard cord, so we just take the extension along.....when we remember. Nice CG - they have extensions that they let you just borrow if needed.

[DarrellQ2001]

I run the A/C, Fridge, lights on 20 amps at home for several days when we are getting ready for a trip. (no need to run anything else) I keep an eye on the voltage at the TT outlets with a simple volt ohm meter. The A/C specs say that it is rated for 100-130 volts. It normally stays around 109 volts without a problem. However, before this trip, the voltage dropped to 101 so I turned off A/C. Not sure why it dropped so low, but it was 95 degrees outside.

[fla-gypsy]

mhardin wrote:

fla-gypsy wrote:

bluie5 wrote:
I can run my AC at home in my 20 amp outlet. Just make sure if running the fridge or water heater that they are on propane. I've run the TV and DVD player with the AC driveway camping with the kids. Anything more than that will trip the breaker on the outlet.

X2

I can run everything on a 20 Amp outlet. 15K A/C and fridge at the same time. I just can't run the water heater or the microwave at the same time the A/C is running. After hurricane Ike, I lived in my trailer using a 20 Amp generator 24/7 for 3 weeks while we waited for power to come back on.

You can not run everything, you can't even run everything with a 30A power source at one time. You may be able to run AC and fridge, but you try to add anything and it pops a breaker on 20A. With a 20A circuit you can pull up to 20A until the breaker pops.

[mhardin]

Even though a #12 cord will carry 20 Amps, I use a #10 thinking it might help with the voltage loss.

[ryanw821]

mhardin wrote:

fla-gypsy wrote:

bluie5 wrote:
I can run my AC at home in my 20 amp outlet. Just make sure if running the fridge or water heater that they are on propane. I've run the TV and DVD player with the AC driveway camping with the kids. Anything more than that will trip the breaker on the outlet.

X2

I can run everything on a 20 Amp outlet. 15K A/C and fridge at the same time. I just can't run the water heater or the microwave at the same time the A/C is running. After hurricane Ike, I lived in my trailer using a 20 Amp generator 24/7 for 3 weeks while we waited for power to come back on.

Like said before 20amp should run it all, but be safe and use all 20amp rated cords/adapters, do not use any 15amp cords!!

If you try all that with a 15amp dogbone/adapter or a 15amp extension cord, even if you have 20amp circuit, it's just asking for trouble with melted cords/adapters and possibly fire.

[mhardin]

fla-gypsy wrote:

bluie5 wrote:
I can run my AC at home in my 20 amp outlet. Just make sure if running the fridge or water heater that they are on propane. I've run the TV and DVD player with the AC driveway camping with the kids. Anything more than that will trip the breaker on the outlet.

X2

I can run everything on a 20 Amp outlet. 15K A/C and fridge at the same time. I just can't run the water heater or the microwave at the same time the A/C is running. After hurricane Ike, I lived in my trailer using a 20 Amp generator 24/7 for 3 weeks while we waited for power to come back on.

[fla-gypsy]

bluie5 wrote:
I can run my AC at home in my 20 amp outlet. Just make sure if running the fridge or water heater that they are on propane. I've run the TV and DVD player with the AC driveway camping with the kids. Anything more than that will trip the breaker on the outlet.

X2

[krobbe]

If the circuit is 20amp and not 15, you'll be able to run your AC. Just use a 12awg or heavier extension cord.

[beemerphile1]

You can run anything in the RV on a 20 amp circuit, even the AC unit, just not all at the same time.

[BB_TX]

I can run my 15K A/C on a 20 amp circuit. It will trip a 15 amp circuit.

Fan only would be no problem.

[nomad297]

I had an electrician install one of these. 30 amps, just like at the campground.

Bruce

[bluie5]

I can run my AC at home in my 20 amp outlet. Just make sure if running the fridge or water heater that they are on propane. I've run the TV and DVD player with the AC driveway camping with the kids. Anything more than that will trip the breaker on the outlet.

[ryanw821]

Fan alone draws very little power, and actually you MIGHT be able to run the full 13,500 AC on 20 amp, but that could be pushing it.

A typical 13,500 AC will run fine on 20amp, but not knowing what you are using for an adapter/dogbone or extension cords, it could be VERY unsafe if there's any components that are not rated for 20amp service. If all your hookups are safe, then you would need to ensure NOTHING but the AC was running in the camper (shut all other breakers off), anything beyond the AC unit could easily push you over 20amp.

[RoyB]

I run everything in my 30AMP trailer when plugged into 15/20AMP Receptacle at home. No problems at all. The only thing I have to watch out for is not have two high wattage things on at the same time otherwise it will trip my house breaker...

My extension cord connected to the house is 10 gauge HD (10-3) Contractor type cords. I also use the RV30A-15A LONG DOGBONE type adapter (WALMART)... I have used a 12-gauge setup a few time but would not recommend anything smaller than 12-guage extension cord. Also do not use any of those small round RV30A-15A adapters. They will get hot on you eventually and burn up your shore power 30A Plug...

I have two trailers connected to different 15A/20A circuit breaker zones at the house and is on 24/7 when my trailers are parked at home.

Been doing this for years... I feel the connections whenever I am near them and they always stay cool to touch.

We stay in our trailers off and on alot when parked at home. A great get-away/// Always doing mods to my OFF-RoAD Trailer when at home so having it hooked up aids me big time there.

Roy Ken