Don White wrote:
"John H" wrote in message
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On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:08:32 -0400, "Eisboch"
wrote:

"Wizard of Woodstock" wrote in message
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That's a good point - didn't think of that.

It's all about the load baby.

If you turn the AC on, you should be able to tell if the voltage drops
at another 120 Vac receptacle right?

Generally, yes but some campers are set up such that some of the 120 vac
outlets are powered by the converter and it's regulation may take care of
droop. However, the high current draw items like the AC and the
microwave
are wired directly to the "shore" power 120v source and do not run through
the converter.

Some campers get all the 120vac from the shore power source. In that
case,
yes, any outlet will do to check camper voltage under load.

Eisboch
OK, I'm back to more stupid questions.

If I've checked the voltage at the box, plug everything in, and turn
on the AC, how can I then determine whether or not a given outlet is
coming through an inverter or not?

There is a 120v socket mounted in the sink cabinet. We plug the coffee
pot in it. I guess I could measure the voltage, if any, when I'm not
connected to shore power. Would that work?

Damn, I wish I could leave the trailer in the driveway. It sure would
make life a lot easier!
--
John H


We know you hate to bother reading the owners manual of your toys...but I'm
betting there may be an schematic of the electrical systems in your trailer.
That book won't bite!




Remember, that herring is a guy who, after smelling gasoline fumes
emanating from the bilge of his boat, still took his grandchildren out
boating. Evolution in action, and future darwin awards winner. In an
electrical storm after the lights go out, he'd light a match to try to
find the source of a gas leak.