Dennis1 10 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 I have #672 was headed west but COVID has slowed y plans. If I’m on AC power while I’m stuck lol do I have to worry about tripping breakers for running appliances, space heater at same time? I’m a novice on electrical issues. Do I need to keep everything under 2000 amps. I have solar and inverter. Link to post Share on other sites
1Lessworker 6 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 HI Dennis1, First off you have 2000 Watts not 2000 amps using the battery and inverter Most space heaters are max of 1500 watts, So if you are connected to shore power of 30 amps, you should be able to run a space heater & or you furnace with no problem. If you are just on battery/solar you will have to be a bit carful on the power drain. I would just run the heater and when that is off it should be ok to run the Microwave. Leave the refrig. on LP. I am sure others will give a better explanation in a short time. 1 Sue & Harold Oliver Elite II Twin bed, Hull #508, Ram 2500 Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators SeaDawg 1,132 Posted December 27, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 27, 2020 Depending on your batteries chemistry, you can't run a lot on ac. Which batteries do you have? 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Link to post Share on other sites
mjrendon 83 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) Dennis1, The Oliver Elite 2 has these 5 AC circuit breakers. Main 30 amp A/C 20 amp Fridge/Water Heater 20 amp Microwave/AC Outlets 20 amp Charger 15 amp Whenever you are using AC power (shore, generator or battery and inverter) you can not exceed the draw on each circuit breaker. If you are running a space heater you will want to avoid using the microwave. Simply shut one off when the other is needed (or the breaker will flip). Mike Edited December 28, 2020 by mjrendon Link to post Share on other sites
John E Davies 1,007 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Here is a chart (one of a gazillion out there) showing how much power in watts or amps various appliances consume. Since it is winter you do not have to worry about the air conditioner, it is a huge energy hog. Your water heater electric heating element, if you have one, and the fridge electric heater both use a lot of current. If you are hooked up to 30 amps, don’t worry about them, but if you are on a 15 amp circuit, you need to make sure both of those units are running off propane. Trip those breakers and make sure the propane is turned on and working. https://optingoutofnormal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PDF-RV-APPLIANCE-POWER-CONSUMP.pdf John Davies Spokane WA 1 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II NARV (Not An RV) Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/john-e-davies-how-to-threads-and-tech-articles-links/ Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 33" LT tires, airbags. Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis1 10 Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Thanks lol my lack of knowledge on this subject is obvious ,I’ll just use space heater when by itself, can I keep fridge on AC with space heater running one comment said put it on LP Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Mike and Carol 998 Posted December 28, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 28, 2020 26 minutes ago, Dennis1 said: Thanks lol my lack of knowledge on this subject is obvious ,I’ll just use space heater when by itself, can I keep fridge on AC with space heater running one comment said put it on LP If you are on shore power (30 amp electrical hookup) you can run your space heater, hot water tank and fridge on AC. Mike and Carol | Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Link to post Share on other sites
Ray and Susan Huff 447 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 On 12/27/2020 at 3:14 PM, Dennis1 said: I have #672 was headed west but COVID has slowed y plans. If I’m on AC power while I’m stuck lol do I have to worry about tripping breakers for running appliances, space heater at same time? I’m a novice on electrical issues. Do I need to keep everything under 2000 amps. I have solar and inverter. I believe the water heater and outlets are on different breakers. Just don't run two space heaters at one time. When we did this, it didn't trip the Oliver breaker, but it did trip the extension cord overload breakers while connected to home 20 amp circuit. Probably not a problem if you are connected to 30amp power with not extension cord. Ray and Susan Huff Elite II Twin "Pearl" - Hull#699; delivered December 7, 2020 2013 F350 3.2l diesel Super Duty 4x4 long bed crew cab 2017 Leisure Travel Van Unity Twin Bed (sold) Link to post Share on other sites
Ray and Susan Huff 447 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 On 12/27/2020 at 4:55 PM, John E Davies said: Here is a chart (one of a gazillion out there) showing how much power in watts or amps various appliances consume. Since it is winter you do not have to worry about the air conditioner, it is a huge energy hog. Your water heater electric heating element, if you have one, and the fridge electric heater both use a lot of current. If you are hooked up to 30 amps, don’t worry about them, but if you are on a 15 amp circuit, you need to make sure both of those units are running off propane. Trip those breakers and make sure the propane is turned on and working. https://optingoutofnormal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PDF-RV-APPLIANCE-POWER-CONSUMP.pdf John Davies Spokane WA Looks like running the space heater is fine on 20amp, but not concurrently with the water heater on electric. Ray and Susan Huff Elite II Twin "Pearl" - Hull#699; delivered December 7, 2020 2013 F350 3.2l diesel Super Duty 4x4 long bed crew cab 2017 Leisure Travel Van Unity Twin Bed (sold) Link to post Share on other sites
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