Campground power tripped when running AC and Microwave ,,,,

**BobLandry** · 06-14-2021, 02:00 PM

That was a typo on my part.. Sorry..

**Ynot4me2** · 06-14-2021, 02:27 PM

As others have said, yes it's sadly common. Some of the CG are really aging and are their infrastructure. And like others stated, invest in a good surge protector to protect your rig.

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**Big Blue** · 06-14-2021, 03:26 PM

I once owned an Avion 5th wheel that was wired so you couldn't run the AC & Microwave at the same time.... even if you don't trip the breaker, you aren't doing your AC any good by running them both at the same time....

**BC315RLTS** · 06-14-2021, 05:35 PM

I work at a campground and can tell you for sure that running the AC and the Microwave can trip a new 30 amp breaker. As mentioned above the fridge and water heater are also pulling power and it can equal too much.

I learned to turn the AC to fan only when using the microwave when I had a 30 amp trailer.

**BobLandry** · 06-14-2021, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by NB Canada

Yes it is normal

2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

No, it is not normal. If the electrical box is hot to the tough the contacts in the outlet are burned/corroded/pitted and are dropping voltage and dropping voltage across the contacts. This generates heat. You will find this mostly on 30A outlets more than fiver owners. Many 30A rig owners have not yet learned to shut the breaker off when plugging/unplugging and that causes arcing. The 30A pedestals also get more use then the 50s and the contacts get loosened over time.

**NB Canada** · 06-14-2021, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by BobLandry

No, it is not normal. If the electrical box is hot to the tough the contacts in the outlet are burned/corroded/pitted and are dropping voltage and dropping voltage across the contacts. This generates heat. You will find this mostly on 30A outlets more than fiver owners. Many 30A rig owners have not yet learned to shut the breaker off when plugging/unplugging and that causes arcing. The 30A pedestals also get more use then the 50s and the contacts get loosened over time.

I was referring to the AC and microwave tripping a breaker. This is normal as many have said in this thread
My wife will do the same with her hair dryer. She knows now the AC must be shut off
As far as the box being hot. Likely from sitting in the sun

2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

**Stealth13777** · 06-14-2021, 07:20 PM

Another vote for totally normal. Especially if the hot water heater is on electric - it can pull a lot of power. Our technique is to run HWH on propane all the time (doesn’t use a lot), and then we don’t have issues

**jkwilson** · 06-14-2021, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by BobLandry

No, it is not normal. If the electrical box is hot to the tough the contacts in the outlet are burned/corroded/pitted and are dropping voltage and dropping voltage across the contacts. This generates heat. You will find this mostly on 30A outlets more than fiver owners. Many 30A rig owners have not yet learned to shut the breaker off when plugging/unplugging and that causes arcing. The 30A pedestals also get more use then the 50s and the contacts get loosened over time.

The breaker gets hot when too much current is drawn. That’s how they work.

**mrffrank440** · 06-15-2021, 06:55 AM

I am blown away (a little pun intended) by the fast and very informative responses on this forum. When I bought our rig, a surge protector was one of the many essentials we bought at the time of purchase. At the time, I had the fridge running on electric and the celling lights. I make it a habit to shut off the water pump when not in use, and have the hot water heater off until we need it. I typically give it an hour (electric only) to heat up, or use both gas and electric if I want hot water quicker. In case I have not stated this enough, THANK YOU !! I can only hope to become a contributor rather than a consumer to this forum. It is definitely a learning experience each time we go out.

**Buckskin** · 06-15-2021, 03:01 PM

Had this happen several times over years at campgrounds; always carry extra breaker for campground power pole. Most times they are quick about replacing them as this is ongoing issue for them; if not I will change it out myself. No sense ruining camping trip because of weak or defective breaker. The more times they trip the weaker they seem to get.