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    Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 12:41pm
Hello, does the a/c unit only run on 30 amp?

The smell from new fridge startup, does it go away?

Safe to use the m/w on a 15/amp to a 30/amp plugin adapter?  The clock is on m/w when plugged into 15 amp.

Thank you for any help. Just got my rpod 2017 179 yesterday.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 1:13pm
Mine is a 2015 and it needs a 30 amp circuit.  Don't know about the new ones.  I have yet to camp anywhere that has electricity.  My generator is 20 amp.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 2:01pm
Originally posted by Mafghine

Hello, does the a/c unit only run on 30 amp?

You can run it on 20A. I wouldn't advise it on 15A.

The smell from new fridge startup, does it go away?

It should. I don't notice any unwanted odors with ours now.

Safe to use the m/w on a 15/amp to a 30/amp plugin adapter?  The clock is on m/w when plugged into 15 amp.

Yes.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 2:10pm
Originally posted by Mafghine

Hello, does the a/c unit only run on 30 amp?
The smell from new fridge startup, does it go away?
Safe to use the m/w on a 15/amp to a 30/amp plugin adapter?  The clock is on m/w when plugged into 15 amp.
Thank you for any help. Just got my rpod 2017 179 yesterday.


To be safe run the AC from a 30 amp circuit. A good 20 amp circuit will work but, don't run anything but the AC. To run anything less than 30 amps, you will need an adapter for your power cord...see next comment.

The microwave, yes you can do this. However, spend a few dollars more and get the "dog bone" type adapter. The black "pucks" have been questionable. As with the AC, when using the microwave, turn off everything else.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 5:07pm
thanks all for the replies
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 7:57pm
Hello, our dealer told us to only run it on 30 amps, also make sure your filters are installed, we found ours with the manuals that came with the trailer.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 8:08pm
+1, and welcome.
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