Oliver LEGACY ELITE II 2023, Owner'S Manual

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ELECTRICAL
OVERVIEW
The 30-amp electrical power supply provided for the Oliver is a dual system, operating
with 120-volt AC and/or 12-volt DC.
AC power is provided by either connecting the Oliver to an outside power source when
parked, through use of your 30-amp power cord, adding an inverter option, or by use of a
generator. A generator will supply AC power based on the generator’s limitations.
120-volt functions in the Oliver include the refrigerator, air conditioner, convection/
microwave, and the Suburban 3-way Self-Igniting Hot Water Heater, TV, and all GFCI
protected 120-volt outlets. All other electrical functions in the Oliver are supplied with 12-
volt DC power.
When it is not possible to access 120-volt power, the 12-volt battery system can supply the
12-volt system functions. The battery system is rechargeable by power converter/ battery
charger when the Oliver is attached to an outside 120-volt power source, by use of an
external generator, or optional solar package.
CONNECTING TO SHORE POWER
30-amp services are 120-volt limited to a total draw of 30 amps. The power cord from
the RV is three-pronged. 30-amp service is the most common in the RV industry and is
used widely in campgrounds through the U.S. Even though any appliance in the RV can
operate by itself, due to the 30-amp limitations, you may not be able to run certain groups
of appliances at the same time (especially starting them at the same time). For instance,
most air conditioners will draw up to 16 amps to start and then run continuously around
11 amps. A microwave or convection oven may pull as little as 11 amps or as much as 18.
Doing both simultaneously may overload the circuit, causing a breaker to trip.
The following warning is located near the shore power receptacle(s) on the outside of
your travel trailer:
⚠ WARNING THIS CONNECTION IS FOR 110-125-VOLT AC, 60 HZ, 30
AMPERE SUPPLY. DO NOT EXCEED CIRCUIT RATING.
EXCEEDING THE CIRCUIT RATING CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
A 30-amp shore power cord is provided to attach the Oliver to a grounded power source.
The electric utility service connection is located on the street side of the Oliver. The shore
power cord is stored inside the basement storage or closet.
NOTICE WE DO NOT RECOMMEND USING AN EXTENSION CORD
TO PROVIDE POWER TO YOUR TRAILER. IF NECESSARY,
ONLY USE A 3-PRONG, 10 GAUGE, 30 AMP EXTENSION
CORD WITH A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 25 FEET.