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[Wiley1]

Originally Posted by RVnewbie30FE

TheTraveler, yes I am plugged in at home with the correct power converter of 30/15.

Wait!! This is not your first RV? You regularly connect your motorhome to shore power at your house? You should NOT be using a 15 amp or 20 amp outlet in your garage for that purpose. It will work when the loads are light, and it will keep your batteries charged, but eventually it will pop a breaker when the electrical load is heavy, like when somebody flips on the AC unit.

You should definitely invest a little money in a true 30A RV outdoor outlet, installed by an electrician. This will give you the full 30A that you get at a campsite, PLUS it will eliminate that household extension cord that you have been using.

The 15/20A method should be reserved for when you camp in a friend's driveway who does not own an RV.