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    Posted: 13 Jun 2017 at 12:01pm
Yes, a heavier gauge extension cord is best.  The inexpensive ones are 14 ga, too small for loads like the AC.  If the plug gets hot, the cord is too small.  You should have at least a 12 ga cord, 10 ga if the distance is very far
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You may need a heavier-duty extension cord.  I use a 50' 10-2 with ground.  And you need to be plugged in to at least 15amp circuit.  20amps would be better.

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it has a time delay if shut off unexpectedly. lights working in the camper don't tell us anything, they are 12v. check the breakers in the camper, but usually, they don't trip in series.
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Newbie - and lack of knowledge....

Question....I did not realize this on the extension cord and my air conditioner shut off and threw the breaker on the house.  I reset the breaker on the house and everything was working in the house.  The lights were working in the camper.

What do I need to do to reset the air conditioner? Turn the circuit breaker on and off in the camper?  Would that reset it?

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Thanks, Charlie.
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The fridge draw on 120V is minimal so no problem there. Don't be mislead by the fact that the A/C turns on and runs. The physics of motors is such that they will keep trying to do their job until they burn up. Measure the voltage at a camper outlet with the A/C running. If it's over 110V your OK. If less than 105V shut it off. 
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Originally posted by techntrek

Terry is correct.  12 gauge will be fine for charging the battery and running the lights when you are packing for a trip.  Voltage drop increases over distance and with higher loads, which is why you don't want to use the A/C or microwave.


What about the fridge? Will cooling the fridge while packing drop the voltage too much?
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Yes we do have a 30 amp rv outlet.  I'll let you know next spring if the AC won't work.  It'll be used rarely, we just wanted something with more amps then a heavy duty extension cord.  Hopefully, the AC will work.  Not concerned about the microwave working.  Thanks for the input.

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Its within normal limits, assuming you have 120 volts at the outlet.  Over 90 feet with a 13 amp load you'll get a 2.3% drop, or about 117 volts inside the 'pod.  Don't use the microwave at the same time, that will drop you into a low-voltage condition.

Do you have a 30 amp RV outlet at home?
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