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Old 09-14-2018, 06:03 AM   #21
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Inverters are not an efficient resolution as a power bank to supplement low amperage ac voltage conditions. I would think an Autoformer would be a better choice for short duration amperage spikes. Someone else may have a better solution but I would suggest doing your due diligence and research any advice given before laying out the considerable cash that is involved. And don't rely on anyone selling said devices for your research as their solution will automatically be the best. YMMV
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Old 09-14-2018, 06:29 AM   #22
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Inverters are not an efficient resolution as a power bank to supplement low amperage ac voltage conditions. I would think an Autoformer would be a better choice for short duration amperage spikes. Someone else may have a better solution but I would suggest doing your due diligence and research any advice given before laying out the considerable cash that is involved. And don't rely on anyone selling said devices for your research as their solution will automatically be the best. YMMV
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Old 09-14-2018, 06:31 AM   #23
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Wife and I have spent a few weeks in western Montana using only 30 amp power and barely noticed. Mind you we didn't run both ac units but one is in garage and we had big ramp door open and screen pulled down. We also don't have the big residential fridge which i am sure sucks plenty of power. We also use our built in Progressive power monitor and i am checking the load as things come on line. We didn't blow any breakers. I would say do what moves your soul. Sounds like a beautiful place. Do they up charge just for the power and if so , can you add the extra power if it gets to where you aren't satisfied with 30 amp?
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Old 09-14-2018, 06:37 AM   #24
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Inverters are not an efficient resolution as a power bank to supplement low amperage ac voltage conditions. I would think an Autoformer would be a better choice for short duration amperage spikes. Someone else may have a better solution but I would suggest doing your due diligence and research any advice given before laying out the considerable cash that is involved. And don't rely on anyone selling said devices for your research as their solution will automatically be the best. YMMV
I hope you did not think I was advocating a solution with what I posted! What I posted I believe was what the OP was talking about and I tried to show the short coming for that as a solution to his supposed problem.

The fact is that if he can get by with using only one AC at a time, then learning to manage which devices that can not be used at the same time, would allow his wife to enjoy her summer at the cape. Chris
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Old 09-14-2018, 06:53 AM   #25
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I hope you did not think I was advocating a solution with what I posted! What I posted I believe was what the OP was talking about and I tried to show the short coming for that as a solution to his supposed problem.

The fact is that if he can get by with using only one AC at a time, then learning to manage which devices that can not be used at the same time, would allow his wife to enjoy her summer at the cape. Chris
Absolutely not, I was just offering a possible solution not yet mentioned. The inverter is a great solution for dry camping if sufficient battery banks and a method to recharge are them is available. I obviously didn't explain myself well as Javi has a question as well.
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Old 09-14-2018, 06:55 AM   #26
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Old 09-16-2018, 04:06 PM   #27
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rogermack50, Howdy;

Earlier today I responded to another question that could also apply to your
original question. Here's the link;
http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...663#post307663

As a qualifier, allow me to add, I know very little about electricity, I can spell it
and I can use & pay for it. All I know about how well this 30A system works for
me is pretty much in the link. Take from it what you will.

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Old 09-16-2018, 05:06 PM   #28
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flybouy, Howdy;

Earlier today I responded to another question that could also apply to your
original question. Here's the link;
http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...663#post307663

As a qualifier, allow me to add, I know very little about electricity, I can spell it
and I can use & pay for it. All I know about how well this 30A system works for
me is pretty much in the link. Take from it what you will.

hank
I didn't have a question on this post. I read your post on the link and sounds pretty much like what I do. No oxygenator but after things are up and running I just switch the air conditioner (15K btu) to fan only while running the microwave and switch it back to cool when finished.
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Old 09-16-2018, 06:14 PM   #29
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flybouy, Howdy;

Yup, I got the threads mixed, rather the OP's mixed up.
Yea, I just flip off the A/C part keep fan running ... keeps air moving YEA!

hank

PS, Need to go re-address that post to the correct OP.
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Old 10-21-2018, 07:55 AM   #30
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Rhode Island is also a cheaper option..but I love the Cape! Have an older (2003 Montana 31') that I need to upgrade due to needing more room..like that plug in option as I like my spot (30 amps).but aren't all newer campers 50 amps?
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Old 10-21-2018, 09:53 AM   #31
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Thanks Laurin for the reply...I'm new to Rving so I'm not sure about whether all new RV's are 50 Amp. In the other note, I decided against having to deal with the 30 Amp over a entire summer and found a Seasonal at the Old Orchard Beach Resort in Maine for less money. Besides the Beach, there is so much to do there, Golf course right next door, and a fun area when the grand kids visit..But Yes, a more congested area compared to the Cape. I don't know much about the RI camp areas as I've only drove through it 100 times but always on I-95 on the way to somewhere else.
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Old 10-21-2018, 10:43 AM   #32
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Not all new RVs are 50A. Units that have a fireplace and/or wired for optional 2nd A/C will be 50A.
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Old 10-21-2018, 11:04 AM   #33
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I have both a Fireplace and a active 2nd AC in Bedroom...and 50 Amp....Good to knw for future 5th wheeler's Chuckster..
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