Hi All,
I just purchased a 34' 1999 Thor fifth wheel, with 2 slide-outs and plan to live in it full time. Can anyone tell me where I can find a chart to figure out amp usage on my appliances? A/C, T/V's, overhead fan, lights, microwave, VCR, DVD Player, hair dryer, etc? How do I figure out amp usage/combinations to prevent blowing out a fuse?
Also, most parks in Northern FL are 30 Amps. Is that enough to keep the A/C running while I'm at work during the day to keep my pets cool (yellow lab/retriever mix and a 200 year old cat), if everything else is unplugged? I'm already expecting to keep everything unplugged, unless I need to use it, as well as lights. Should I plan to invest in battery operated lights, to cut down on amp usage, and what to buy?
Also, I purchased a 1 ton Dodge diesel dually; Cummings engine with 98,000 miles. Will this be able to pull the fifth wheel without problems? How easy is it to pull a fifth wheel, since I'm the only one to handle hook-up and parking? It already has a 5K gooseneck tow package installed in the bed of the truck, with a tow gate. Is this a good unit? It's huge. It takes up about 1/3 of the truckbed.
This is a major lifestyle change for me, so I appreciate any advise you may provide.
New to RVing, but looking forward to it!
M.
I just purchased a 34' 1999 Thor fifth wheel, with 2 slide-outs and plan to live in it full time. Can anyone tell me where I can find a chart to figure out amp usage on my appliances? A/C, T/V's, overhead fan, lights, microwave, VCR, DVD Player, hair dryer, etc? How do I figure out amp usage/combinations to prevent blowing out a fuse?
Also, most parks in Northern FL are 30 Amps. Is that enough to keep the A/C running while I'm at work during the day to keep my pets cool (yellow lab/retriever mix and a 200 year old cat), if everything else is unplugged? I'm already expecting to keep everything unplugged, unless I need to use it, as well as lights. Should I plan to invest in battery operated lights, to cut down on amp usage, and what to buy?
Also, I purchased a 1 ton Dodge diesel dually; Cummings engine with 98,000 miles. Will this be able to pull the fifth wheel without problems? How easy is it to pull a fifth wheel, since I'm the only one to handle hook-up and parking? It already has a 5K gooseneck tow package installed in the bed of the truck, with a tow gate. Is this a good unit? It's huge. It takes up about 1/3 of the truckbed.
This is a major lifestyle change for me, so I appreciate any advise you may provide.
New to RVing, but looking forward to it!
M.