30 amp VS 50 amp

[Jack & Donna Smith]

John: Our 73 had the Onan 6.5 and worked Ok for a couple of years,
then the engine "ate" a valve seat. We replaced it with a 5,5 Onan,
and it will work both Airs OK, but kicks the breaker when the
microwave, or vacume is used.. The 5.5 Onan has a ROBIN engine made
by Subuaru...
We had the Gen-Shore power rotoswitch replaced by an automatic
changeover switch. a new rotoswitch is near $400.!
Our old Toyota had a neat arrangment. The Shore power cord was
permanatly attached to the RV, & the Gen was hardwired to a Shorepower
type receptical. Then we simply plugged the shorepower cord plug
into the campground power, or into the recipital in the coach, as
needed.. SIMPLE !!
Check with CampWorld about replacing the bad A/C. They have one that
is slightly larger (15Kbtu) and uses slightly less power than the 13K
btu unit.
As for a new shorepower cord, or parts, check with your friendly
Marine (Boat) store, but be aware the prices there will make Bluebird
parts look cheap !!
Jack Smith
1973 FC 31 391
HOT! SoCal


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> My 1973 FC has a 30 amp service, or at least that's what is stamped on
> the shore cord. This bus has two air conditioners front and back. The
> previous owner never used the back one (mainly because it was
> inoperable) I have ordered and intend to have both up and running. My
> question? Am I going to be ok with 30 amp service? This bus was
> delivered new with two air conditioners I am pretty certain but every
> RV I have ever seen with two airs was always 50 amps. And I guess I
> could be wrong but there are two there now anyways. What if anything
> needs to be done?
>
> The previous questions about the weather striping and the refrig worked
> out. A trip to Lowe's took care of the air leaks and the refrig fixed
> its self. I was about to dig into it and I tried one more time and the
> gas took right off. Don't you just love it when something fixes
> itself?
>
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 31ft FC
>