back2denali
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Post by back2denali on Oct 8, 2018 10:31:59 GMT -8
I have a 1969 Shasta Compact with 15amp service. Camper only has 3 interior lights and 2 outlets so the original 15amp was fine. We want to add: mini-fridge, small AC unit, small space heater, and 2 more outlets for minor electronics (phone chargers and TV). I had planned an putting in a 30amp service but not sure about dedicated breakers. This is what I'm considering.
-- 20amp breaker for only the AC and space heater. -- 15amp breaker for lights and outlets. Do I need a dedicated breaker for the mini-fridge or tie it into the 15amp breaker?
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shastatom
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Post by shastatom on Oct 8, 2018 18:26:33 GMT -8
I did a dedicated for fridge and one for AC and then the 15 amp for lights and outlets. The main fuse is only for 30 so you still have to watch what your running. Like my wife likes to run the coffee maker, toaster, and heater all at the same time on the same circuit. Guess what happens, it blows. I added another circuit to allow for her to run several things at one time.
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back2denali
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Post by back2denali on Oct 9, 2018 4:57:39 GMT -8
Thanks Shastatom. Seems like 3 breakers might be overkill for such a little trailer but I over-engineer everything.
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Post by bigbill on Oct 10, 2018 5:23:35 GMT -8
Remember no matter how many circuits you put in trailer you will only have 30 amps total or you will trip main breaker.
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Post by aslmx on Oct 28, 2018 4:39:46 GMT -8
You can only load 80% of a breaker. See if you can find the wattage on each thing you want to use, add them together and then divide by 110. That 15 amp breaker should only have 12 amps on it. Space heaters and coffee makers use a lot of power.
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