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Old 12-01-2022, 11:45 AM   #1
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I have a 2007 mountaineer it only has one ac on it no washer or dryer. Just a fridge and microwave and hot water heater. It’s a 50 amp 5th wheel can i use a 30amp electric power cord on it thanks for any information
 
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You can, but you will need to watch your power consumption. Even one AC can trip the 30 amp breaker if you simultaneously use other high current devices such as microwave, water heater on electric, hair dryer, etc. And the converter, which draws significant power, cycles on and off periodically to keep your battery charged adding to the problem.

We have often stayed at parks that only had 30 amp service. Tripped the breaker a number of times. But just turned something off and reset the breaker and tried to remember to not do that next time.
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Thank you for the advice
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You can buy 50A to 30A adapter. Easy to find. Hardware store Walmart, Campground store.
Stay under 30A. The air conditioner can surge during start up and can trip a 30A breaker if you have other things running.
It's all about management.
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