Recent content by AgilityMom

Thank you all for your replies.  After trying virtually everything else, I finally bought a plain ole 6200 BTU GE window air conditioner for $150, put it in the driver's side window with bungee cords, and put a fan in the front and rear of the van.  I also covered the front windshield; all the...

I have a Ford Econoline Van E-150 and I built a 30 amp distribution that works great for Refrigerator, TV, Microwave, and Heater in cold weather.  Interior approx 6' x 22' = 132 ft2 with 4'8" ceiling.  Found a 14,000 BTU 14.8 amp A/C at the Thrift Store, but it only cools maybe 5 degrees on 90+...

I thought I had this all figured out, BUT . . . I have:     30 foot RV cable Male plug to bare wire     Square D 30-Amp Main Lug Load Center [ http://www.truevalue.com/product/30-Amp-Main-Lug-Load-Center/9759.uts ]     Two 15 amp breakers     #12 Romex     Old Work Boxes     Outlets and Covers  ...

Thank you for your reply, but the splitter cable you indicate is extremely dangerous in my situation.  I have a VAN, not an RV.  I do NOT presently have a breaker subpanel of any kind so the full 30 amp could flow to my #14/#16 standard wiring if a short or overload occur creating an almost...

My doggies and I have a wonderful old van with Refrigerator, Microwave, TV, and either a portable heater or portable A/C depending on season.  We usually plug into the two 20 amp standard 3 prong RV outlets with two 25'  #12 extension cords.  We have never tripped a RV hookup breaker so 20 amps...