AC on House power?

Message Share Topic Printable Version Google Delicious Digg StumbleUpon Windows Live Yahoo Bookmarks reddit Facebook MySpace Newsvine Furl Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic

   I discovered during a heat wave this spring, with a guest in our camper, that even 12 gauge was pushing it when running the A/C.  My cord was very warm.  Switched over to the 30 amp cord (and outlet).  You can use a 15 or 20 amp outlet with the 30 amp cord with an adapter, as Charlie mentioned.

Author	Message Share Topic Printable Version Google Delicious Digg StumbleUpon Windows Live Yahoo Bookmarks reddit Facebook MySpace Newsvine Furl Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic
techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Topic: AC on House power? Posted: 14 Jul 2017 at 12:03pm
	I discovered during a heat wave this spring, with a guest in our camper, that even 12 gauge was pushing it when running the A/C. My cord was very warm. Switched over to the 30 amp cord (and outlet). You can use a 15 or 20 amp outlet with the 30 amp cord with an adapter, as Charlie mentioned.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

CharlieM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797	Posted: 14 Jul 2017 at 11:50am
	A/C motors can burn up if they experience low voltage. That's why we use surge protectors that include under/over voltage protection at campgrounds. At home, on a normal 15 or 20 Amp circuit, the A/C will be OK if you use a heavy duty 30 Amp (#10AWG) extension cord and it is not longer than 75 ft or so. A medium duty extension cord (#12 AWG) is OK for 25 ft. Never use a light duty extension cord.
	Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

henryv Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 259	Posted: 14 Jul 2017 at 10:47am
	I visited a local RV store. I was looking for a 30a extension cord. Ended up ordering one online. I had been running my AC on house power with an adapter that connects to a regular house outlet in the garage. The AC was running fine. But the store owner told me not to do it! Said it would burn up my AC! Whadayaknowaboutthat!?