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Old 01-18-2011, 05:12 PM   #1
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Angry Sabre Power Problems..

Hi all i have a sabre 32qbds 2011 and my main breaker keeps blowing.. I bought it brand new last march and it has a 30amp sevice. i thought it should have a 50amp in it.Anyone else having problems?The problem occurs when i have the AC on and the hot water tank running on electric.. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 01-18-2011, 07:17 PM   #2
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Cool Amps to where

Might be some help
Appliance
Amps used
Converter
5.50

Refrigerator
7.00

Hot Water Heater
12.50

Air Conditioner 15,000 BTU
15-17

Battery Charger
6.20

Coffee Pot
9.00

Computer - LapTop
2.00

Hair Dryer
8.00

Heating Pad
0.50

Iron
10.00

Microwave Oven
12.5

Radio / DVD
1.80

Toaster
8.00



TV
2.0



Vacuum Cleaner
2.0
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Old 01-18-2011, 08:28 PM   #3
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When using the A/C you need to run the HW on gas as I'm sure you have figured out by now. It's up to you to learn what AMPS are used by the different applicances in your RV and not exceed 30. Should keep it a bit below 30 actually. If your voltage is running at 130 your RV will pull more AMPS than if the voltage is 110.
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Old 01-20-2011, 10:52 PM   #4
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"If your voltage is running at 130 your RV will pull more AMPS than if the voltage is 110. "
I think you have that reversed, Voltage low more amps, voltage high amps lower.
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Old 01-21-2011, 10:04 AM   #5
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Have you considered having it converted to 50 amp service? Even if you don't utilize the second phase you'll gain 20 amps by converting.
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