How do you moochdock without 30 amp hookup?

[Unidreamer1]

We just got our new 30 Amp rv and want to visit family, only problem is they don't have a 30 Amp outlet. How do we do this? We will only need lights and air conditioning.

 

[Rich W.]

You can get an adapter (below) to run all the small stuff, but you wont be able to run an AC. You might be able to run an AC if you install a “soft start” kit (second pic) on it. I don't have any experience with these but others here seem to have had good results. I’d post another question such as “Running an AC on a 15amp circuit with a soft start” or something like that.

 

[Fish]

You'll need a generator for air conditioning, you don't want to run air conditioning on 15 amps.

 

[Neal]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TFCKN2J/?tag=rvf01-20

Just be sure to make any changes needed internal to your RV depending on the electrical controls (inverter, charging, EMS, etc.)

 

[sanda]

Check if the 110 is on a 20 Amp breaker. I run my ac all the time on mine. Just be aware you can't also run fridge, water heater or other appliances at the same time. Make sure you run the 30 Amp cable all the way to the adapter at the plug.

 

[B52Bombardier1]

The small yard implement weed eater style extension cords won't work very well here. There's too much voltage drop which means it pulls more amps which . . . . blows the circuit breaker in the house panel.

As Sanda advised above, you need a much, much fatter extension cable to avoid that voltage drop.

Rick

 

[Neal]

Concur...when I first tried it I kept tripping the GFCI at my house front door. Part of the problem was probably not knowing to set the EMS and charger to 15A but I did get a much better extension cord.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B42DR51/?tag=rvf01-20

 

[Unidreamer1]

Thank y'all so much for the info now can anyone tell me how to check usage on AC, fridge and tv?

 

[B52Bombardier1]

A clamp on ammeter could tell you though they are less accurate than consulting the owners manual for the running wattage and then doing a little mathematics.

Rick

 

[Fish]

Here's a guide, not sure how much I'd trust it. I'm pretty sure my a/c draws more amps than what this chart says from watching it on the digital panel.

Calculating the Current Load of Your RV Appliances

Do you know how much electricity you use when camping in your RV? Planning which electrical equipment you will use when while camping can help the RV owner avoid overloading the camper's electrical breakers.

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