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Originally Posted by PictureTheSouth
Whether dogbone or puck, I think you've answered my question - but would like to "draw" on your experience a bit more ;-)
Planning to dry camp in In-Laws driveway for a couple of nights over Easter. Residential neighborhood, so don't want to run generator much if at all. In your experience, has pulling from a 15/20 amp circuit been enough to handle essentials; such as water pump, coach lights and maybe TV and/or radio? Hosting grandkids, so yeah - TV is "essential". (30 amp Windsport rig btw).
I could do the math with the listed amperage requirements of each device; but I've found those to be best-guess numbers at best.
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You should be fine even when running the frig. The short burst of microwave or coffee pot should not even be an issue. However It really depends on what else is on the same circuit in the house.
First have a "Good" extension cord 12 gauge is best but no less than 14 gauge to minimize voltage drop in the cord to your trailer. The 10 gauge 30 amp cord that comes with the coach with an adapter is the best if it will reach. Second I always use a plugin voltage meter to monitor the circuit voltage. The circuit should read around 120 to 125 Volts under no load. If the circuit drops more than 10 volts when loads are applied you need to back off something.
Here is a very handy device that lets you monitor voltage and current for example:
https://www.amazon.com/Century-Energ...SIN=B06XH73LJB
(i am not recommending this specific device, many brands are available)
I keep both of these plugged into my camper permanently to monitor the quality of any hookup I'm connected to anywhere to check for improper wiring.
https://www.amazon.com/Eversame-80-3...SIN=B015H0A3FO
https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instru...89D2Z5B6FHPCX8
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