Adapter for 30amp plug in

[Jbpouns]

I have an adapter for our 30a plug in that converts it to a standard 110V. Can I plug that into an outdoor GFI at my house to get power? Is it enough for the A/C to work? I am able to do this using my Generac Generator that has enough wattage to run my A/C, but not sure about my house. Thoughts or ideas?

[Iowa Dave]

If your outside outlet is a 15 amp breaker, maybe. And you won’t be running anything else from my experience. If it a 20 amp circuit chances are much better. Still you won’t be running much else if your AC is under load. The battery converter/ charger takes several amps too. Your EMS will let you know if you’ve exceeded capacity. I was fortunate enough to have an auxiliary panel in my shop so we ran the regular 30amp RV plug into the Escape garage and use it all the time. If you have room in your house panel an additional circuit may be an option.
I am not an electrician but my brother is so I’m just going by what we’ve done.
He also installed the micro air soft start on our AC so I could run it easily with our Honda 2200i at the elevations we camp in or at. Sorry Mrs. Coppernoll, been too long.
Iowa Dave

[HABBERDABBER]

Try it. You won't hurt anything. But just run the AC, if that is your intent.

[Vermilye]

If you don't have the Progressive Industries EMS option, I'd keep an eye on the voltage if running the AC on a 15 amp circuit, particularly if it is a long run. To prevent compressor damage, you do not want to run the AC on less than 106V. The EMS will shut down if the voltage drops too low.

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by Vermilye

If you don't have the Progressive Industries EMS option, I'd keep an eye on the voltage if running the AC on a 15 amp circuit, particularly if it is a long run. To prevent compressor damage, you do not want to run the AC on less than 106V. The EMS will shut down if the voltage drops too low.

Another reason to get the Progressive EMS option, it monitors your trailer's electrical system, while connected but unoccupied..........

[Jbpouns]

is the progressive EMS system the small black box underneath the table by the solar panel display?

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by Jbpouns

is the progressive EMS system the small black box underneath the table by the solar panel display?

See pictures. The EMS that Escape installs is the Progressive Industries HW30C which is a black box with wiring in and out as shown. The remote display is a small black box that can vary in location depending on the trailer model.

FWIW mine was a DIY install.

[Jbpouns]

That's what I have. Good to know. I might give it a try and see if it trips...

[Bill and Earline]

JB,

Plug in to the outlet with the AC off.

Check the amps being used without AC.

If it's more than one or two, you have something else using part of your power, like the water heater, the fridge or the battery converter/charger.

Make sure the water heater element is turned off, the fridge is on propane, and the converter/charger is done charging the trailer battery or batteries.

When you have minimized everything else, then try your AC. You'll want to watch your amp usage and your voltage. As Jon said, low voltage below 106 is just as bad as using more amps than your cord or outlet can provide.

[Iowa Dave]

Hi Bill
Your procedure is perfectly described and the formula for the best chance of success and the best way to avoid damage or later problems with other components. We’ve run the 21 AC on the house garage outlet a few times, always making sure there are no other draws either on the camper or in the garage. Hope you and Earline are doing well and look forward to camping again.
Iowa Dave

[John in Santa Cruz]

also use a heavy duty contractor grade extension cord if you're going to be pulling the full 15 amps