Kim (skyking4ar2) Bertram
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A very long story that requires a simple solution on my 2012 Thor Tuscany 42RQ.
I have to go in to the Freightliner shop in Idaho Falls to resolve a coolant issue, likely from all tests to date, a blown head gasket on my ISL 9. In a perfect world they will be able to do the R&R through the service hatch in the rear bathroom. If not, well, let's not think about an engine pull.
My dilemma is that this is a new shop and we may have some issues with providing power to the coach in the shop. Naturally, I just filled the residential refrigerator with a month's worth of supplies.
Thor conveniently located the power outlet for the refer behind it such that you would have to pull the entire thing out to get to it and attach an extension cord.
So, given my limited options, I am wondering if I can just put a 15 amp power cord to the coach power cord (I actually have the adapters), turn everything off at the breaker panel except the 50 amp breakers and the inverter, and let my batteries charge and run the refer. Typically, without generator, I can run that refer fine, and use about 20% of my battery capacity in 12 hours.
Based on my experience with this unit, I feel like the charger will keep pace with the minimal use of the refrigerator. How close am I to reality here? or is there another solution?
I have to go in to the Freightliner shop in Idaho Falls to resolve a coolant issue, likely from all tests to date, a blown head gasket on my ISL 9. In a perfect world they will be able to do the R&R through the service hatch in the rear bathroom. If not, well, let's not think about an engine pull.
My dilemma is that this is a new shop and we may have some issues with providing power to the coach in the shop. Naturally, I just filled the residential refrigerator with a month's worth of supplies.
Thor conveniently located the power outlet for the refer behind it such that you would have to pull the entire thing out to get to it and attach an extension cord.
So, given my limited options, I am wondering if I can just put a 15 amp power cord to the coach power cord (I actually have the adapters), turn everything off at the breaker panel except the 50 amp breakers and the inverter, and let my batteries charge and run the refer. Typically, without generator, I can run that refer fine, and use about 20% of my battery capacity in 12 hours.
Based on my experience with this unit, I feel like the charger will keep pace with the minimal use of the refrigerator. How close am I to reality here? or is there another solution?