[Andy]

It just rained two inches on him while he was up in the engine compartment.

Doug, you know the old saying, service with a smile, well no smile here at least not for Tom (The PC Man)

[Andy]

Ron, you have amp meters somewhere in your coach to show current draw on your 120V circuits. I’ve never seen a coach that did not have the ability to monitor values for both 120V and 12 or 24 volt circuits.

I am not saying you cannot get away with running all 4 A/C units, but if you do that then you have to consider you are pushing the limit and as soon as you hit a campground that has a lazy circuit breaker or loose electrical connections you are going to have issues.

Remember the campground power supply is rated at 50 amps per 120V leg so if you exceed that on a leg the breaker will trip. There is a small delay so the spike in current draw from a cycling A/C unit might not cause a problem, but things add up fast. Here are some values from my coach and its devices.

Each A/C, 13 amps running, up to 39 amps on start up.

Water pump, starts at around 12 but as water pressure increases can reach 15 amps

HW tank, 10 amps.

Aux compressor (needed to keep slide seals inflated) starts at about 13 and goes up to 15.

Dryer, 10 amps per leg.

Refrigerator, around 6 amps

Outdoor grill or cooktop, about 10 amps per leg.

Electric lights, depending on how many are on could be as much as 20 amps or more, especially if the tivoli lights are on because the inverters are putting a charge into the batteries to match the lighting current draw. ( have limited my inverters to 10 amps because we do not dry camp and I want loads kept to a minimum)

Miscellaneous phantom loads, on my coach about 4 amps and that is for things like clocks, alarm system, TV and radio memories, Crestron, switch lights, closet and cabinet lights, etc.

You have zero control over how well an RV park maintains its pedestals, but even if a pedestal and its components are brand new, and the pedestal is a short distance from the transformer and all connections are tight, and the wire size is at least #6 you can only be assured of not tripping the breaker if your usage is 40 amps or less.

We built temporary power outlets (the UL description of the RV power boxes) for multiple manufacturers and we used circuit breakers by the tens of thousands from various suppliers including Cutler Hammer, Siemens, Murray, Square D, etc. and despite the 50 amp rating nobody would assure us they would handle more than 80% of their rating on a continuous basis. We also knew because we built boxes and private labelled them for multiple manufacturers that their primary purpose was at construction sites for powering contractor’s tools and the circuit breakers were not intended to be used as switches. Yet in an RV park every time a rig comes or goes the breakers are used as switches which impacts their life.

If you have gotten away with the electrical usage you describe for a long time you should go out and play the lottery because you have been lucky.

[Andy]

Sure it’s only been a week, but even with the florida afternoon rains, the SS is still shining and the lack of spots has been amazing. I’ll try the paste (rather then “it rubs the lotion on its skin” liquid approach option on my next try.

After a couple of weeks in amarillo, I was close to a nervous breakdown. Add to that people.coming up and “complementing” me on how good my coach looked, with me looking at it thinking “it will never be the same again”. I’ll pass through amarillo, but the old lady isn’t spending any time there again!

Oh and check out the pc map. Added a new rv.resort.on the west side of town, much nicer then the go-to place in the middle of town.

Also, if your there during the late.spring/summer,.check out the show “texas” at palo dura canyon. It’s about 20 miles out of amarillo, but it’s worth the time.

[Andy]

Hope you have the receipt for proof of purchase Reece, otherwise you’ll have to just throw it away.

[Andy]

I don’t think you will find anyone here in the Duluth area who will know about or want to work on air cooled Cruise Air units. I would just call Bill at Liberty and go there. You will likely save yourself time in the long run.

[Andy]

Called RV cams and Jeff said I would have to mount camera on the outside because of the night vision would reflect on glass and cause problems, Or go with non night vision and put it behind glass and have no night vision, Glass is pretty small is there another way to go??

[Andy]

Also, the toilet is rear discharge, not a direct drop into the holding tank like most. Heathunter is real good about helping with parts and diagnosis.

I’ll be moving this thread to plumbing.

[Andy]

That’s great Bill,

If we get enough places around the country nobody should have trouble getting one in short order.

Chris

[Andy]

Kirby,

We discussed keeping the group together, but based on their performance so far, who knows.

[Andy]

I need to get my batteries, but am currently workng in central Illinois and the coach is tucked away at home as there are no full hook up campground near by.

I guess I’ll be paying the extra when it’s time.

[Andy]

Sleep is overrated

[Andy]

[Andy]

So, I’m wondering just who posted the upside down picture or did one of the matching shirt duo actually roll the car over? It was really difficult to identify the dynamic duo. Maybe some picture posting lessons are in store for those who forget within the same post!

I’m outta hear, I hear incoming.

[Andy]

Finally. Good for you. I bet the dogs will be grinning too.

[Andy]

An advantage to still having a Full Class A CDL for me was that I received a discount on my coach insurance from National Interstate, but I do not know if whoever I get to replace them after their exit from our area of insurance will also give a discount.

I guess that since I’ve had one for so long, I just don’t want to give it up. Must be an ego thing.