A/c & power problems 2008 flagstaff 26fs

[mtyson8]

I was able to plug-in a 30 amp plug converted to a 15 amp into a house wall outlet. My AC worked fine and blew cold for two days. Three weeks later I went to a campsite for the first time. I have the same plug 30 amp into the 15 amp on the camp outlet and the AC compressor kicked on and kickback off. I then did straight 30 amp into the 30 amp outlet. AC would still not work

[Bluepill]

Try this:

Turn the thermostat fan setting from "Auto" to "On" with the mode not set to A/C.

Will the fan run for at least 2 minutes?

If so, turn the mode to A/C.

Does it trip as soon as you switch to A/C?

[Oaklevel]

30A is not a good idea to plug into a 15A house outlet to run the AC. I got chastised for saying this before but the voltage drop can be hard on the AC compressor. Hopefully you haven't fried it but I am sure someone will come along to here to help.

Some have done it saying with no trouble but............


Good Luck.!!!!

[SeaDog]

Did you check the circuit breaker for the AC unit on your distribution panel? turn it to off and then back on and try the AC again.

[mtyson8]

I tried flipping the breaker off and back on while at campground. It was only in the 70s so it wasn't to big of a deal I couldn't get it going.

[mnoland30]

With many trailers plugged in and running ACs, the voltage will drop. Low voltage makes the motor run hot, which increases the resistance, which lowers the voltage further. Take a cheap Volt meter and check the voltage at the outlet next time. I'm guessing that is the issue.

[Flybob]

Running the AC and other normal RV appliances ( converter, fridge, etc) on a 15A breaker for any period of time is not a good idea . Individually they may be OK, but when all are demanding current ( running) at the same time, you can have an issue. Yes they will run, but it is possible to damage the compressor. Unplug from shore power for few minutes and reconnect to 30A and try again. Appears you had 30A service,( then did straight 30 amp into the 30 amp outlet) but not clear why you were not using it.

[TURBS]

Use a 30 to 50 dog bone and move up to the 50 amp receptacle.

I did this last year in Nashville when power was down to 102 volts on the 30 amp receptacle and my ems killed power to my unit.
After dog boning to the 50 I was back up to 112v


2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
2016 nights camped "10"

[mtyson8]

Originally Posted by TURBS

Use a 30 to 50 dog bone and move up to the 50 amp receptacle.

I did this last year in Nashville when power was down to 102 volts on the 30 amp receptacle and my ems killed power to my unit.
After dog boning to the 50 I was back up to 112v


2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
2016 nights camped "10"

Is it safe to do this all the time?

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by mtyson8

Is it safe to do this all the time?

11 years and not one problem.


2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
2016 nights camped "14"

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by mtyson8

Is it safe to do this all the time?

Yes it is safe to do with a dog bone, as far as your A/C turn the A/C off and turn the fan to on, If the fan will come on then your probably out on overlaod. The compressor has a built in overload, you might have tripped that by going into locked rotor. Sometimes it can take from 2 to 8 hrs to reset itself, then try to start it on the 30 amp or dog bone. If still will not start call a repair person...When you were at home I guess you used a 30 amp plug to a 15 amp 110v adapter. Once you do that it will still bring on your convertor also, that will cause a bad enough drop in voltage that you could have burned some windings in it hence your problem now, a A/C running amps could be at 15 to 17 amps alone without the convertor kicking in also. Hope that helps and keep your fingers crossed.....