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    Posted: 23 Nov 2018 at 9:04pm
The 15A breaker in my house would trip when I tried to run the AC. I had the choice of running a 20A or a 30A RV circuit. I chose the 30A circuit. I don't go crazy with it, but I have not had any difficulties running everything I want to run. I just don't try to do so all at once.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Nov 2018 at 9:20pm
I'll double-check, I just about know the circuit I use is 15A.  But I didn't install it for the Pod.  I just run an heavy duty extension cord from an outdoor outlet I already had.  If I were going to run a circuit from scratch I'd certainly go with 30A.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Nov 2018 at 8:00am
Greetings:
You also need a 30 amp 120 volt single pole breaker in your main panel.  Use 10 gage with ground.  The boxes are available at most Home improvement stores.  If you are not sure on what you are doing, hire an electrician.

I have one at home and the Lake cottage.  

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Nov 2018 at 8:40am
Hardest part is getting the right fit CB (style and type), once wiring is in, plug and play.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Nov 2018 at 8:44am
I had a time trying to figure out the correct type of breaker. I finally saw a label on one of the other breakers in the box that let me know the brand and type to install. One can't simply interchange brands. Square D will not interchange with Siemens for example.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Nov 2018 at 11:03am
+1, I pulled a breaker and took it with me to store:)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Dec 2018 at 6:22pm
I am installing one at the house to test everything before I hit the road, I get upset when I get to a campground and something is not working properly, that's the reason I am installing one at the house. I am using a 30 plug with 10g wire. The unit comes in a weather proof box that I am installing on the outside of my garage.
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