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Electrical system

120 Volts & 12 Volts

The electrical system in your RV can seem complex and confusing until you have a basic understanding of how it works. Your RV actually has three separate electrical systems. It has a 12-volt DC automotive system, a 12-volt DC coach system, and a 120 volt AC coach system.

Know how much you can use

Most appliances will tell you what the required wattage or amperage is to run the appliance. Here is the amperage draw for some common RV appliances and electronics.

Amperage draw

  • Coffee maker - 8.3 amps
  • Converter - 8 amps
  • Hair dryer - 9 to 12 amps
  • Microwave - 13 amps
  • Refrigerator - 2.8 amps
  • Roof a/c 13.5 amps
  • TV - 1.5 amps
  • Toaster - 8 to 10 amps
  • VCR - 2 amps
  • Electric skillet- 6 to 12 amps
The circuits are divided up, the microwave will be on one circuit, GFI plugs would be on one circuit. Some are on a 15 AMP or a 20 AMP breaker so that's all the circuit will handle. So you can see with the AMP numbers what will run together and what won't.

Need help with the electrical system

If your having problems. Items not working correctly inverters /chargers, lights we can troubleshoot to find the problem.

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