miccikoz
Hidden Hills, CA
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Hi all,
I know this is probably in our book, but I want to know if I can plug our rig into the house 15 amp (using the provided adapter plug) and run the fridge on ac? I want to get it plugged in, turn on the fridge on AC Thursday a.m., get it cool, then load it up with stuff before we get moving first thing Friday a.m. (first leg, Calabasas to Beaver UT through vegas)
We are excited about our first trip and a little nervous. I don't want to use up too much propane for the fridge if we don't have to.
Thanks,
Micci Kozma
2008 Seneca HD 36fs
Newbie! First trip, jumping in with both feet for a CA to NJ trip and back!
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robsouth
Near Atlanta, GA
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Everybody I know does just that. Just be sure whatever you put in it is already cold.
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bbarbee
Glendale, AZ
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Works fine. Just be aware that if you overload the 15A, it will
trip a breaker. The refidgerator will not trip it by it self though.
Bob and Becky Barbee
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Not a Clue
Southern Ca
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Yep, we do it all the time to cool the frig down ahead of time.
Linda B.
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& Demco baseplate and tow bar.
Traveling with Robin(friend),Liz(cockapoo)&Buddee(cavalier)
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Krusty
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Absolutely.
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Sinterior
BC Canada
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Hi, just like the other posters said, and don't worry about using too much propane for the fridge, a 30lb tank will last months if used just for the fridge.
We have been on the road for 5 weeks now, and still on the 1st tank, using propane for most of the cooking and the odd morning the furnace to take the chill out of the fiver, though we use electricity most but not every night. Yes, I know it's July! A very cool spring/early summer here in Canada this year.
Enjoy your trip!
Peter
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gtsully
Rochester NY
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I have an 07 Seneca 36FS, no problem running the frig, and some lights, even the AC unit fans. I did run th AC the other day also, make sure you use a good heavy extension cord, the standard orange 12 amp cord got a little warm.
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AndyAmes
Southwest Florida
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When we pull our motorhome around to load for a trip we have ours plugged in the outlet that has a GFI switch. If it gets overloaded (and it does at times) it will trip the switch protecting the home and RV.
We spent a little money and got a 50amp plug-in put where we park/store the RV. That way we know we are safe, and I can leave the RV plugged in. We use an active dehimidifer inside the RV while it is parked/stored.
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