Community Forums

biker777 · 07-25-2015, 11:06 AM

I've been RVing since 2007 and learned something new that I'd never heard before. I've had a 30ft TT and a POP-up and have always plugged into my household electric service. I just purchased a 2016 27ft Coachmen Freedom Express Model 231RBDS. During the new owner orientation the instructor said DO NOT connect to household receptical to use the A/C. Household current only supplies 15 amps and the A/C requires a full 30 amp. He said it would throw the breaker but if it didn't it would fry the adaptor that plugs into the TT cord in order to plug into house hold current. MY QUESTION: What must be done to get 30 amps from my household current. Please advise.

meganjoe · 07-25-2015, 11:59 AM

Look in you panel box in the camper.. What size breaker feeds the A/C?? It's either a 15 or a 20..

If it's a 15 you can probably plug it in anywhere as long as you don't try to use anything else like a micro or electric water heater etc.(also depends on what else is on that 15 amp circuit that your plugging in to).. .. If it's a 20 you want a dedicated 20 amp recept. to plug into..

Ideally you will want a 120 volt 30 amp recept. to plug into just like you do at the campground.

Joe

jesilvas · 07-25-2015, 12:03 PM

The AC requires a 20A circuit.
It will run, but not very long and not adviseable.

To get a full 30A circuit off your house, you need an electrician to come wire it up for one with new wiring if you can't.

RVGuy1966 · 07-25-2015, 12:39 PM

if you have an electric dryer with the big 4 or 3 prong plug you are already wired and just need a really thick and long cord to reach if need be.

I if my funny in that way to my home.

RVGuy1966 · 07-25-2015, 12:46 PM

sorry, spell check ruined that whole previous post

I run my generator that way but require an adaptor so be careful you have the right wiring, consult a licensed electrician.....

jesilvas · 07-25-2015, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVGuy1966

if you have an electric dryer with the big 4 or 3 prong plug you are already wired and just need a really thick and long cord to reach if need be.

I if my funny in that way to my home.

If you have an electric clothes dryer, it very well may be 240V and if you plug in a 30A RV you have just cost yourself a lot of money.

meganjoe · 07-25-2015, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVGuy1966

sorry, spell check ruined that whole previous post

I run my generator that way but require an adaptor so be careful you have the right wiring, consult a licensed electrician.....

Backfeeding a dryer recept. is dangerous .. If I were you I would "consult a licensed electrician"..

There is a right way and a wrong way to do things and that is the wrong way..

Not trying to be a d..k but that could kill somebody..

Joe

meganjoe · 07-25-2015, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesilvas

If you have an electric clothes dryer, it very well may be 240V and if you plug in a 30A RV you have just cost yourself a lot of money.

Actually the 50 amp at the campground is 240 volts.. The correct adapter will only pick up one leg (like at the campground) and you will be OK...

Joe

RVGuy1966 · 07-25-2015, 02:27 PM

gotcha, but I do it all the time and do have a background in it.

I did say to consult a licensed electrician.

not being a [ moderator edit ] myself but I did write that.......

ugh.

tuffr2 · 07-25-2015, 02:40 PM

If the A/C is turned off and you do not turn it on you can plus into 15amp at the house to keep the battery charged, or man cave TV room.

If you want to run the A/C you need more than just a weak 15amp connection.

I will use my 20amp outlet that the house microwave uses. I unplug the microwave and plug in a thick 20amp extension cord then an adapter to the 30 amp cord then to the trailer.

If you want a 30amp service run contact a certified electrician to run that dedicated circut.

Note: most houses are a 200amp service. So if you are running everything in the house you just might not have an extra 30amps available.

meganjoe · 07-25-2015, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVGuy1966

gotcha, but I do it all the time and do have a background in it.

I did say to consult a licensed electrician.

not being a [ moderator edit ]myself but I did write that.......

ugh.

Just 'cause you do it all the time doesn't make it right.. All somebody has to do is forget to turn the main off and you risk killing a line man.. Why not just do it right and put in a Transfer Switch or an Interlock??

jesilvas · 07-26-2015, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganjoe

Actually the 50 amp at the campground is 240 volts.. The correct adapter will only pick up one leg (like at the campground) and you will be OK...

Joe

Correct, if it's a 50A 240V outlet you're good.
But if it's a 30A 240V dryer outlet, you're not. That's what I mean.

And since you've got a background you definitely know that RV outlets are kinda special.

RVGuy1966 · 07-26-2015, 07:39 AM

oh my god,

AGAIN, did you not read????

I said consult an electrician!!!

you people just look for what you want to [ moderator edit ]about and not read the whole post....

keep copying the parts you want to fixate on...

unreal!!!!

jesilvas · 07-26-2015, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVGuy1966

oh my god,

AGAIN, did you not read????

I said consult an electrician!!!

you people just look for what you want to [ moderator edit ]about and not read the whole post....

keep copying the parts you want to fixate on...

unreal!!!!

No need to be upset. More information always helps. Want to make sure the OP has plenty of info.