2016 264 bwh ac not working? Radio comes on at random.

[OBFD3623]

I don't think the ac is working. I don't here the compressor kick on and no noticeable temp change. The stereo will cut on by itself sometimes. Any ideas. Bought this unit new on 1/5/16 dealer is screwing me around with drop off times, (first available drop off is 5/19/16) that's not when they'll look at just when I can drop it off. Going on a trip on 5/25 so I'm screwed.

[Jmagee]

I have the same model from 2012 and 1500 btu a/c and it cools quickly. Are you connected to a 30 amp circuit? If you are just connected via an extention to your house you may not have enough power to run the compressor.

[OBFD3623]

Yeah, I'm a TT newbie. Had it running off the house. Called my dad he has a generator with a 30 amp plug. I'm going to try that and see what happens. Btw dealer called me back and told me the same thing.

[RoyBraddy]

Don't know about the radio coming on by itself but the house connection to 120VAC 15A/20A Receptable works fine for me. I do run a heavy duty extension cord either 12GA (12-3) or 10GA (10-3)... The RED-ORANGE 16GA (16-3) Extension Cord from WALMART will have to much voltage drop to use for the 30A trailer setup...

I also only use the RV30A-15A LONG dog bone type adapter (WALMART). The little round small adapters will get you into trouble real easy...

This is what I use...


I can run everything in my 30A Trailer but on some items like the Air Conditioner and high wattage Microwave I have to use them one at a time...

Roy Ken

[OBFD3623]

Thanks, Roy I may just add a 30 amp breaker and outlet to my house. It's not hard to do.

[Steven]

I can speak from experience that the radio coming on and off by itself is a symptom of you having a low to dead battery. Just went through that myself before I got the 30amp service installed at my house. The AC not working is indicative of you not being on 30amp power but powering trailer through a 120v receptacle via extension cord. I am sure both issues will resolve themselves upon plugging into generator.

[OBFD3623]

Thanks for your help everyone. I hooked up to the generator this afternoon and everything worked as advertised. Will it hurt to leave it plugged up just to run the fridge? I didn't want to cut of completely.

[apr1967]

Originally Posted by OBFD3623

Thanks for your help everyone. I hooked up to the generator this afternoon and everything worked as advertised. Will it hurt to leave it plugged up just to run the fridge? I didn't want to cut of completely.

No, youshould be fine with 15 amp service as long as you skip:
AC
Electric Water Heater
Microwave