pauls
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Post by pauls on Oct 31, 2016 1:23:24 GMT -8
Hello All,
I posted this on another thread in the Electrical category but thought I would try it here to see if anyone else has any insights for or against this idea. I currently am restoring a 1973 Shasta. It has 15 amp wiring. All of the lights work and everything seems pretty dependable. My question is this. For the occasional times I use a window air conditioner can I plug a long heavy duty extension cord into the 30 amp receptacle at shore power and plug the air conditioner directly into that . We are a bit short on money and that would be the most cost effective solution. Thoughts? Thanks in advance.
Paul
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Post by msgoehring on Oct 31, 2016 2:26:48 GMT -8
Plugging into the shore power directly is the only way your going to be able to run an a/c on your trailer. The 15amp system isn't enough to handle it.
I might look into a portable air conditioner other than a window one. That was you can just run the cord out the window and not make disfiguring changes to your vintage trailer. That's what my husband and I are doing, but we're also creating ventilation holes in the bottom of our wardrobe for the air conditioner to vent through that will be covered when not in use. This way nothing will be visible when not in use because it's under the trailer and the a/c can be set in the wardrobe cabinet out of the way when it is being used instead of the middle of the floor somewhere. Hope that helps. Now is a great time to shop for portable a/c since they should be on sale.
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