R-pod Owners Forum : A/C power useage https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : A/C power useage Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:05:21 +0000 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:27:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7060 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ A/C power useage : OK, well...based on your input... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66832#66832 Author: Podster
Subject: 7060
Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 12:27pm

OK, well...based on your input and my readings I contacted Dometic and they suggested the draw was on the high side and suggested I have it checked out. I now have an appointment at my local Camping World Nov 2. Will follow up with the results, that is if I can find this thread afterwards! Thanks again! ]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:27:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66832#66832 A/C power useage : Originally posted by David... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66829#66829 Author: Podster
Subject: 7060
Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 10:22am

Originally posted by David and Danette

Originally posted by Podster

Originally posted by David and Danette

Originally posted by Podster

Hmm, with the 13.5 btu A/C, I have the hardwired EMSHW30C system with digital read out and I get higher draw ratings that titter between 16/17 amps. Not during start up, but during cooling. I let it run for 30 minutes to stabilize. No other draws...starting amp draw was 0. I am, however, using 50' of RV feed-line. 
Our AC using our surge protector was reading between 15 and 16 amps. I took it to camping world and their amp meter was showing the same. It was still under warranty and Dometic replaced it. The new AC is colder and quieter now and surge protector shows between 12 and 13 amps.

What was the underlying problem. Are you suggesting you took it in b/c of the amp draw and they replaced it for the same? 
Yes and I am thankful for the members on this forum who told me something was wrong and that it should be checked out. The technician at camping world said that Dometic allows if I remember about 15 % amperage from normal which I believe is 12.75 amps. Dometic approved replacement under warranty. And their is definitely a noticeable difference in the performance of the AC. The technician also mentioned that sometimes from the factory they can add to much Freon and that will affect the amount of amps. it draws. The exact problem that was causing the high amperage I was never told.

I just checked the specs. The amp draw on my unit is 15.4 amps. Add a 50' RV extension cord and 16amps seems reasonable. Plus, mine is really not all that loud so I'm going to stick with the one I have. Thanks for the feedback.
]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2015 10:22:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66829#66829 A/C power useage : Originally posted by Podster Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66827#66827 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 7060
Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 9:56am

Originally posted by Podster

Originally posted by David and Danette

Originally posted by Podster

Hmm, with the 13.5 btu A/C, I have the hardwired EMSHW30C system with digital read out and I get higher draw ratings that titter between 16/17 amps. Not during start up, but during cooling. I let it run for 30 minutes to stabilize. No other draws...starting amp draw was 0. I am, however, using 50' of RV feed-line. 
Our AC using our surge protector was reading between 15 and 16 amps. I took it to camping world and their amp meter was showing the same. It was still under warranty and Dometic replaced it. The new AC is colder and quieter now and surge protector shows between 12 and 13 amps.

What was the underlying problem. Are you suggesting you took it in b/c of the amp draw and they replaced it for the same? 
Yes and I am thankful for the members on this forum who told me something was wrong and that it should be checked out. The technician at camping world said that Dometic allows if I remember about 15 % amperage from normal which I believe is 12.75 amps. Dometic approved replacement under warranty. And their is definitely a noticeable difference in the performance of the AC. The technician also mentioned that sometimes from the factory they can add to much Freon and that will affect the amount of amps. it draws. The exact problem that was causing the high amperage I was never told.]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2015 09:56:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66827#66827 A/C power useage : Originally posted by David... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66826#66826 Author: Podster
Subject: 7060
Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 9:37am

Originally posted by David and Danette

Originally posted by Podster

Hmm, with the 13.5 btu A/C, I have the hardwired EMSHW30C system with digital read out and I get higher draw ratings that titter between 16/17 amps. Not during start up, but during cooling. I let it run for 30 minutes to stabilize. No other draws...starting amp draw was 0. I am, however, using 50' of RV feed-line. 
Our AC using our surge protector was reading between 15 and 16 amps. I took it to camping world and their amp meter was showing the same. It was still under warranty and Dometic replaced it. The new AC is colder and quieter now and surge protector shows between 12 and 13 amps.

What was the underlying problem. Are you suggesting you took it in b/c of the amp draw and they replaced it for the same? 
]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2015 09:37:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66826#66826 A/C power useage : Originally posted by PodsterHmm,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66825#66825 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 7060
Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 8:54am

Originally posted by Podster

Hmm, with the 13.5 btu A/C, I have the hardwired EMSHW30C system with digital read out and I get higher draw ratings that titter between 16/17 amps. Not during start up, but during cooling. I let it run for 30 minutes to stabilize. No other draws...starting amp draw was 0. I am, however, using 50' of RV feed-line. 
Our AC using our surge protector was reading between 15 and 16 amps. I took it to camping world and their amp meter was showing the same. It was still under warranty and Dometic replaced it. The new AC is colder and quieter now and surge protector shows between 12 and 13 amps.]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2015 08:54:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66825#66825 A/C power useage : Originally posted by Capt... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66804#66804 Author: furpod
Subject: 7060
Posted: 06 Oct 2015 at 5:03pm

Originally posted by Capt Kidd

Where do you get a hard start and how does it work?


I got mine on Amazon, but any decent appliance parts store will have one. It is a second capacitor that piggy backs on the factory one, it gives an extra boost when starting the compressor..

Capacitor.
]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2015 17:03:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66804#66804 A/C power useage : Hmm, with the 13.5 btu A/C, I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66775#66775 Author: Podster
Subject: 7060
Posted: 05 Oct 2015 at 9:25pm

Hmm, with the 13.5 btu A/C, I have the hardwired EMSHW30C system with digital read out and I get higher draw ratings that titter between 16/17 amps. Not during start up, but during cooling. I let it run for 30 minutes to stabilize. No other draws...starting amp draw was 0. I am, however, using 50' of RV feed-line. ]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2015 21:25:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66775#66775 A/C power useage : Where do you get a hard start... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66766#66766 Author: Capt Kidd
Subject: 7060
Posted: 05 Oct 2015 at 4:43pm

Where do you get a hard start and how does it work?]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:43:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66766#66766 A/C power useage : +2...very mixed. Mine will start... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66762#66762 Author: furpod
Subject: 7060
Posted: 05 Oct 2015 at 2:57pm

+2...

very mixed. Mine will start and run on a buddies Honda 2000i.. his, same brand/model a/c.. won't.

I do have a hard start cap.
]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2015 14:57:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66762#66762 A/C power useage : +1 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66754#66754 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7060
Posted: 05 Oct 2015 at 2:48pm

+1]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2015 14:48:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66754#66754 A/C power useage : The standard 13.5k BTU A/C, when... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66746#66746 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 7060
Posted: 05 Oct 2015 at 11:18am

The standard 13.5k BTU A/C, when running, will draw ~13A. The problem is the starting current when the compressor tries to start.  Success with a single Honda 2000 varies depending on altitude and outside temperature. Altitude reduces the performance of any internal combustion engine and high temperatures increase the starting current of the compressor. Adding a hard start capacitor to the A/C helps in some cases, but user experience with the single 2000W genny is mixed.]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2015 11:18:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66746#66746 A/C power useage : How many watts and/or amps does... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66742#66742 Author: Capt Kidd
Subject: 7060
Posted: 05 Oct 2015 at 11:05am

How many watts and/or amps does the A/C on a 2016 r-179 draw? I'm wondering if I can run it on just one Honda 2000. I'm thinking I might have to turn the converter/charger off to do this.]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2015 11:05:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7060&PID=66742#66742