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prairieschooner · 09-23-2011, 02:34 PM

We have a much older coach ('82) but maybe some of the practices that I use could be helpful. We have been able to survive on 15 Amps! although our coach isn't as power hungry as the newer ones.
The Batteries would be the 1st concern so I choose 5 amps incoming power at the HEART Inverter Panel, the Battery Charger function really uses up the juice.
I turn the Water Heater Off unless we are going to take a shower or another job needing it.
I would suggest looking at an amp meter to see how much power you are really using. You could also create an adapter to use say the 230 Volt clothes dryer Receptacle and a 115 Volt Receptacle on a separate Circuit to help boost the Amperage going in.

09-23-2011, 02:34 PM	#3
prairieschooner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idyllwild, CA Posts: 1,340	We have a much older coach ('82) but maybe some of the practices that I use could be helpful. We have been able to survive on 15 Amps! although our coach isn't as power hungry as the newer ones. The Batteries would be the 1st concern so I choose 5 amps incoming power at the HEART Inverter Panel, the Battery Charger function really uses up the juice. I turn the Water Heater Off unless we are going to take a shower or another job needing it. I would suggest looking at an amp meter to see how much power you are really using. You could also create an adapter to use say the 230 Volt clothes dryer Receptacle and a 115 Volt Receptacle on a separate Circuit to help boost the Amperage going in. __________________ have Coach will Travel Steve & Tricia 1982 Newell 38' (built before #1) 6V92 DD, 5 Speed Allison, 12.5 KW Kohler, Couch used to make into a Bed but I fixed it! https://newellshowcase.com/thumbnails.php?album=214 2007 Yukon, 1981 CJ7 Laredo, 2002 Honda CRV, 1955 Thunderbird, 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery, 1952 Ford 8N, 1958 Airstream, 1959 Glasspar 16' Avalon, Cabin in the Woods........what will I work on next [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]