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Electrical Systems - 8
2014 Holiday Rambler Travel Trailer
CAUTION:
Reduce flash damage of electrical
system contacts by turning off
appliances before connecting or
disconnecting shore power.
While shore power is the source of
AC electricity, there is a limit on the
number of appliances that can be operated
simultaneously. While there are several
onboard appliances, remote appliances such
as a coffee maker or hair dryer increase power
consumption. Refer to the load charts as a
guide to approximate power consumption in
total.
Appliances are generally rated in watts.
Watts can be converted to amps using the
following formula; Watts divided by Volts
equals Amps.
NOTE:
If shore power is less than what is
rated for the recreational vehicle,
electrical adapters will be required
and power consumption must be
reduced to avoid tripping the shore
power breaker.
CAUTION:
Do not remove cover from the shore
power supply (power pedestal)
to troubleshoot electricity to the
recreational vehicle. Serious personal
injury or death can occur. Inform
the park manager if there is no
power to the recreational vehicle. It
is the responsibility of the park to
troubleshoot and repair the power
supply.
Plugging in the Shore Cord
WARNING:
Keep fingers away from metal contacts
of the shore plug end. Avoid standing
in water when making electrical
connections. Serious electrical shock
and personal injury can occur. To
avoid the risk of an electrical shock,
turn the circuit breaker off for the
power supply outlet before making the
shore power connection.
Ensure all appliances are turned off.
Always turn off the shore power
breaker before connecting or
disconnecting the shore cord. This will
prevent accidental shock or flashing of
electrical contacts.
Connect the shore power cord to the
shore power inlet on the recreational
vehicle. Screw on the locking ring to
support the connection.
No electrical adapters are required if 30
amp service is available. If shore power
service is less than 30 amps, install the
proper electrical adapter on the shore
plug to ensure a safe connection.
Align plug terminals of shore cord with
socket terminals of outlet. Carefully,
without touching electrical contacts,
push plug completely into socket until
the shore plug is firmly seated.
Turn on the shore power breaker after
the connection is made.
The LED on the shore power inlet will
illuminate to indicate AC power is
available.
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30 amp inlet
Lock Ring
Shore Power
Inlet
30 amp outlet shown
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ONbOARD APPLIANCES
DEVICE
AC LOAD
Microwave
7.1 Amps
Roof A/C
13 Amps
Refrigerator
3.6 Amps
Converter
7.5 Amps
Approximate amperage of onboard appliances
REMOTE APPLIANCES
DEVICE
AC LOAD
DEVICE
AC LOAD
Blender
3.3 A
Coffee Maker
10 A
Computer
2.5 A
Color TV
1.25 A
Drill
4.2 A
Hair Dryer
8.3 A
Hot Plate
15 A
Iron
8.3 A
Vacuum
10 A
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Approximate amperage of typical remote appliances
