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05-30-2017, 11:25 PM
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Generator Question
Getting ready to head out on our first trip in a couple of weeks. I had my trailer plugged into shore power last week, but I didn't want to turn on the A/C because it's not a 30amp circuit.
I was thinking about hooking up my house generator to run the the A/C, for the purpose of making sure it's working to elevate any surprises.
Anything I should worry about with doing this?
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05-31-2017, 07:22 AM
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No reason it shouldn't work at home if it should work at camp!
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05-31-2017, 07:32 AM
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Testing at home is always a good idea. I'd rather discover a problem at home than at a campsite somewhere.
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05-31-2017, 09:03 AM
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New RV Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fluffywhitedogs
No reason it shouldn't work at home if it should work at camp!
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Not sure if I'm reading your comment wrong, we just bought it new, I haven't been out camping yet... Don't want a surprise when I turn on the A/C...
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05-31-2017, 09:40 AM
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For grins, took a look at the current draw for some of the Dometic A/C's which are typical ... other makes are likely similar, you could check the correct spec sheet for yours:
Dometic 540315 - 12.4 Amps
Dometic 540316 - 13.3 Amps
Dometic 541915 - 12.4 Amps
Dometic 541916 - 13.3 Amps
Point is ... even if you are using 15/20 amp house circuit and a "typcial" extension cord and outlet - you should be able to provide a satisfactory 15 amps to test the air conditioner operation. Just don't try to run other appliances at the same time.
NOT saying run the A/C for hours, but a 5 - 15 minute test would be no probbie.
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05-31-2017, 10:49 AM
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New RV Owner
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I was wondering that, I have an outlet that runs my pool filter, there is no draw on it right now, I was thinking about running it to that.
Thanks
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05-31-2017, 11:27 AM
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Probably makes sense to turn off the 'converter' breaker so your battery charger isn't drawing...
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05-31-2017, 11:57 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robspana
I was wondering that, I have an outlet that runs my pool filter, there is no draw on it right now, I was thinking about running it to that.
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PROVIDED it is 110 volts that should be fine. If your pool filter is 220 volts, that would be very bad.
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05-31-2017, 12:38 PM
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New RV Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Herk7769
PROVIDED it is 110 volts that should be fine. If your pool filter is 220 volts, that would be very bad.
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Sorry, I didn't word it correctly, it's not the pool filter outlet it's self, that has a specific plug and outlet. I have an outlet attached to that line that is on the outside of my shed... that is on the same line and it is a 110 line.
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