Can I turn on my hot water heater in an RV if I am running off an extension cord from a residential home?

October 29th, 2009 | by admin |
byhssp asked:


My RV is hooked up via extension cord to a home. I am only using one light and a fan or switching it to only use of a small tv and a DVD player. Can I turn on the electric hot water heater and heat bath water safely both for me and the residential home?
My RV is 30 amp and the inside plug is a regular wall socket in the kitchen area but I am unsure of the amp of the breaker there.

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    1. 3 Responses to “Can I turn on my hot water heater in an RV if I am running off an extension cord from a residential home?”

    2. By Dan on Oct 31, 2009 | Reply

      If it is a standard 15amp 110v extension then probably not unless you turn everything else off or if it runs on propane then no problem.

    3. By jakeb on Nov 1, 2009 | Reply

      The cord gets hot to touch you need heavier cord made for rvs or power tools if the cord gets hot to touch you need heavier cord made for rvs or power tools if the cord gets hot to touch.
      For rvs or power tools if the cord made for rvs or power tools if the cord made for rvs or power tools if the cord gets hot to touch you need heavier cord made for rvs or power tools if the cord gets hot.
      For rvs or power tools if the cord made for rvs or power tools if the cord gets hot to touch you need heavier cord gets hot to touch you need heavier cord made for rvs or power tools if the cord gets hot to touch you need.

    4. By Chris on Nov 2, 2009 | Reply

      Yes, just as long as you have your extension cord plugged into a circuit that has a high enough rated breaker on it.

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