Thread: 30amp service
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Old 07-11-2009, 08:44 PM   #15
billr
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Originally Posted by GlennWest
Thought I'd share something with everyone. I was backing my rv in the space (that ordeal I'll keep to myself, first time backing rv) but I cut it rather sharp and it quit moving. I then tried to go forward. Didn't want to move. Push hard on throttle and started dragging the tires. Several people and I looked a long time trying to figure out what happened. I looked at hitch for about the 100th time and noticed the emergency cable wasn't there. When I cut sharp it came unplugged and dropped down in bed. Well it worked good. Locked down all 4 tires. Anyone else ever done this?
Congrats! You are now officially part of the club! ha Been there done that! Rather shocking the first time.....hum... Just readjust the cable so it won't hang up or pull tight.

As far as the power goes, we often manage just fine on 30 amp. Can only run one AC and no issues running most small stuff, but no Elec WH with AC or sometimes even the hair dryer. Fridge may be ok. Just have to experiment. Like others said, watch the voltage. Get a cheap voltage meter from CW and plug it in the kitchen so you can keep an eye on it when you turn stuff on. Need to keep it above 106-108V. 110V better. The AC will struggle if it gets lower. We have a Surge Gaurd from CW and it protects the trailer from surges and low Voltage, bad wiring etc. Will trip and reset after 2 min.

Bill
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