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[TurnerFam]

anything that generates HEAT is one of the biggest culprits of Tripped Breakers, whether in your RV, or in your Home... AirConditioners are obviously also a big user of energy, but they generally are already on their own circuits, with their own individual breakers.

A 750w/1500w electric space heater, a 1500w hair blow dryer, and a Microwave on high watts setting are all subject to tripping your breaker(s), depending on WHAT ELSE IS BEING USED AT THE SAME TIME ON THE SAME CIRCUIT(electric wiring connected to a breaker)
(and, all of the items being used at the same time on the MAIN CIRCUIT, as well, which is why you see individual breakers, sub breakers, main breakers, breakers on your generator, and even main FUSE breakers in your battery compartment - all with the intent to prevent OVER USAGE of a circuit)

Electricity is not unlimited, though a 50amp Shore Power RV, which is capable of pulling up to 100amps of total power, is certainly capable of providing you all the heat and air conditioning you need, IF power management is attended to.
Even the highest end Motor Coaches can trip breakers if electricity is not managed properly... it's all about how MANY items are on the SAME circuit at the SAME time.

If you are using two heaters, a blow dryer, the microwave, and two TVs all at the same time, you MAY be fine, if they are all on different circuits...

but,
If you are using all of these same items, and they are ALL on the SAME circuit - then NO!!!

when you own an RV, you have to learn to become an electrician, a plumber, a truck driver, a mechanic, and a DIYer to figure out and maintain many of the wonderful workings of your new home!

enjoy : )