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===== 15A/20A shore power ===== | ===== 15A/20A shore power ===== | ||
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- | **15A** power receptacles are the familiar ones found in a residence.((NEMA 5-15, https:// | + | **15A** power receptacles are the familiar ones found in a residence.((NEMA 5-15, https:// |
**20A** power receptacles are similar but the " | **20A** power receptacles are similar but the " | ||
Boondockers and vandwellers will likely set up their shore power to run on the 15A. Because of the backward-compatible 20A socket they will be able to use their 15A plugs at both 15A and 20A hookups. | Boondockers and vandwellers will likely set up their shore power to run on the 15A. Because of the backward-compatible 20A socket they will be able to use their 15A plugs at both 15A and 20A hookups. | ||
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+ | The 20A outlet is rated for 2400W.((http:// | ||
Note: using a 10A circuit breaker on the RVs AC breaker box will prevent tripping a residential circuit breaker from tripping when the RVer might not have access to reset it. A 15A breaker might, depending on whether the RV or residential breaker trips earlier. | Note: using a 10A circuit breaker on the RVs AC breaker box will prevent tripping a residential circuit breaker from tripping when the RVer might not have access to reset it. A 15A breaker might, depending on whether the RV or residential breaker trips earlier. | ||
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The RV can also run off a 15A/20A outlet with an adapter but would have to be careful about loads (heavy loads like a single A/C unit, electric cooktop, or microwave would have to be run one at a time). | The RV can also run off a 15A/20A outlet with an adapter but would have to be careful about loads (heavy loads like a single A/C unit, electric cooktop, or microwave would have to be run one at a time). | ||
===== 50A shore power ===== | ===== 50A shore power ===== | ||
- | 50A systems are most common in large, luxury RVs with two or more A/C units.((NEMA 14-50, http:// | + | {{ https:// |
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- | **IMPORTANT:** This same connector is used residentially for electric stoves, which use 240v. If you are having a shore power receptable installed ensure the installer knows your RV runs off 120v. | + | |
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