SkyPiGG
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If I have the right adapter, can I plug my TT electrical connection (30 amp) into one of my house sockets (15 amp) just to charge the battery? Obviously, I wouldn't turn any applicances on.
Sorry if this is a stupid question. A friend of mine said that she does it, but wanted to hear it from soneone else.
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boosTT
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I do.
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jmanneff
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I am plugged in now, have been for a couple of weeks. We use the furnace and stereo and lights while we're in it cleaning or packing.
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samsphones
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You can also run everything except AC and water heater.
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Sandia Man
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No problem, we're plugged in 24/7 when our TT is stored at our home.
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coolmom42
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I plug in for about 48 hours every couple of weeks. Keeps the battery topped off and ready to use.
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gbopp
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Our Southwind is plugged in to a 15 amp outlet. It keeps the batteries charged and causes no problems.
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Terryallan
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I do it all the thime. I (horror of horrors) even run the AC. In 13 years of doing so. It has not hurt it. As long as the breaker don't trip. Good to go.
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RoyB
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I do it all the time here for two trailers when they are not on the road...
All you need is heavy duty 10-gauge (10-3) extension cord and get a RV30A-15A 18-inch long adapter(WALMART)... Make sure you use a good heavy duty extension cord. the cheap 14 gauge extension cords will get hot on you.
Dont use the short round black adapters - they get hot on me..
 
I have my trailers plugged into the standard garage 120VAC 15AMP receptacle. I can run everything including air conditoning but the trick is you can't run two heavy current items at the same time or you will trip your garage circuit breaker.
I have a 120VAC plug in voltmeter in the trailer and if it is running in the GREEN SAFE SCALE then I can use the air conditioner.
This is good to carry with you on RV trips as well. You never know when this might come in handy. We plug in to our familys garage when visiting and sleep in the trailer.
My Posts are IMHO based on my experiences - PM me
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Playtime II
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Check you main box first. Most outlet circuits now a days are wired and breakered at 20A as there are more outlets on the circuit or high demand circuit like the Kitchen and Bath outlet circuits. Depending on where you plug in and what is running on that house circuit you may be able to run the A/C in the TT. IF you do, make sure that if you use an extension cord it is 12ga (or 10ga) and not 14ga. Feel the cord, if it is warm continue to monitor it. If it gets hot, stop and get a thicker cord and re-check.
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