Jayco Eagle Fifth Wheels 2023 Approximate Electrical Load Ratings User Manual
Approximate Electrical Load Ratings
| 12 VOLT SYSTEM | |
| Exterior Entertainment Center | 5-7 AMPS |
| Fan | 1.5 AMPS |
| Furnace | 12.0 AMPS |
| Generator Start | 95.0 AMPS* |
| Illuminated Switch | .125 AMP |
| Inverter | variable |
| Leveling sSystem | 95.0 AMPS* |
| LP Detector | .125 AMP |
| Light; LED | 1.7 AMPS |
| Light; Vanity | 4.2 AMPS |
| Lights; Aisle | 1.0 AMP |
| Lights; Baggage Compartment / Shower | 1.4 AMPS |
| Lights; Decorative Wall / Map / Porch | 1.5 AMPS |
| Lights; Double -12” | 2.0 AMPS |
| Lights; Double -18” | 2.5 AMPS |
| Power Awning | 10.0 AMPS* |
| Power Vent | 5.0 AMPS |
| Refrigerator | 3.0 AMPS |
| Step Cover | 10.0 AMPS* |
| TV Plate/Antenna Booster | 1.0 AMP |
| Water Heater | 6.0 AMPS |
| Water Pump | 7.0 AMPS |
Momentary Load
| 120 VOLT SYSTEM | |
| Air Conditioner | 18 AMPS |
| Coffee Maker | 6-12 AMPS |
| Converter (each) | 8 AMPS |
| DVD System | 3 AMPS |
| Fireplace | 15 AMPS |
| Hair Dryer or Curling Iron | 10-14 AMPS |
| Microwave | 15 AMPS |
| Refrigerator | 6 AMPS |
| Satellite Receiver | 2 AMPS |
| TV | 2-4 AMPS |
| Vacuum Cleaner | 8 AMPS |
| Washer/Dryer | 12 AMPS |
| Water Heater | 12 AMPS |
120-Volt 30-amp AC Electric System (if so equipped)
The 30-amp 120-volt 60hz AC electrical system is designed to operate on 1 leg of 120-volt power at a maximum current flow of 30-amperes. Exposure to voltages higher or lower than a nominal 120-volts will damage or shorten the service life of the electrical system and appliances. The 30-amp 120-volt 60hz AC electrical system can be powered by the 120-volt 60hz utilities found in campgrounds or by 120-volt 60hz generator power. The following electrical components will only operate when your recreation vehicle is connected to shore or generator power: 120 to 12-volt power converter, air conditioner, refrigerator, microwave oven, television(s), home theater system(s), electric water heater, washer, dryer, fireplace, and appliances plugged into convenience receptacles.
CAUTION
- Make certain the external power source you connect the power cord to is a properly wired 30-amp NEMA TT-30 RV receptacle and not 240-volt AC. PLUG INTO 30-AMP SERVICE ONLY.
- Circuit breakers and fuses will not offer complete protection of the electrical system in the event of power surge or voltage spike.
30-amp Power Cord
WARNING
- Do not hook up the power cord to any receptacle until you have verified proper polarity and grounding. Polarity indicators can be purchased in most electrical and hardware stores.
- Do not use any cheater plug, adapter or extension cord to reconfigure incoming AC power or break the continuity of the circuit connected to the grounding pin.
- Do not connect the power cord into an outlet that is not grounded, or adapt the power cord plug to connect it to a receptacle for which it is not designed.
- Do not remove the grounding pin to connect to a non-grounded receptacle. Removal of the ground pin disables an important safety feature designed to prevent shock and electrocution hazards.
- Do not connect the power cord to an extension cord. Use of an improper extension cord will cause overheating of the cord as well as potentially causing premature failure of the AC equipment.
It is the responsibility of the owner of the electrical receptacle to ensure that the receptacle is properly wired and grounded. Reverse polarity and/or improper grounding of your recreation vehicle can cause personal injury or death. The 30-amp external utility power cord is commonly referred to as the “shore” power cord. It is designed to mate and properly function with 30-amp “shore” power receptacles avail-able at most campgrounds. The shore power cord is designed to continuously carry the 30-amp current flow required to power each leg of the electrical system. It also creates a critical ground connection between the vehicle electrical system and the campground shore power receptacle. The shore power cord is designed to continuously carry the 50-amp current flow required to power each leg of the electrical system. It also creates a critical ground connection between the vehicle electrical system and the campground shore power receptacle.
Always test the external power source (i.e., the campsite power receptacle or electrical box) with a ground monitor before connecting your power cord to it. If the ground monitor indicates ‘reverse polarity’ or an ‘open ground’. DO NOT connect the power cord. Regularly inspect the shore power cord for cuts, cracks, worn insulation and other damage. Have the power cord replaced immediately if problems exist.
Calculating 50-amp Electrical Load
When connecting appliances to the electrical system, 120-volt power usage is limited to 50 amps per electrical system leg for a total of 100-amps. Operating appliances collectively places an added load on your 120-volt electrical system.
A circuit breaker “trip” may occur if you overload the recreation vehicle and/or campground electrical system. The amperage rating of individual appliances can be calculated by di-viding appliance wattage consumed (normally listed on the appliance) by nominal design voltage (120 for a 120-volt appliance). For example: 1200 watts divided by 120-volts equals 10 amps.
120-Volt 50 AMP AC Electric System (if so equipped)
The 50 AMP 120-volt 60hz AC electrical system can be powered by an outside 120/240-volt 60hz utility service like those commonly found in campgrounds or by 120/240-volt 60hz generator power. The entire system is designed to operate on 2 legs of 120-volt power at a maximum current flow of 50 amperes per leg.
Exposure to voltages higher or lower than a nominal 120-volts, will damage or shorten the service life of the electrical system and appliances. The 50 AMP 120-volt 60hz AC electrical system can be powered by an outside 120/240-volt 60hz utility service like those commonly found in campgrounds or by 120/240-volt 60hz generator power. The following electrical components will only operate when connected to 120-volt power: air conditioner(s), refrigerator, microwave oven, television(s), home theater system(s), water heater, washer, dryer, fireplace, electric stove, and appliances plugged into convenience receptacles. These components will create a surge on the inverter.
WARNING
- Circuit breakers and fuses will not offer complete protection of the electrical system in the event of power surge or voltage spike.
- Make certain the external power source you connect the power cord to is a properly wired 50 AMP NEMA 14-50 RV receptacle and not 240 volt AC.
- PLUG INTO 50 AMP SERVICE ONLY.
WARNING
- Do not hook up the power cord to any receptacle until you have verified proper polarity and grounding. Polarity indicators can be purchased in most electrical and hardware stores.
- Do not use any cheater plug, adapter or extension cord to reconfigure incoming AC power or break the continuity of the circuit connected to the grounding pin.
- Do not connect the power cord into an outlet that is not grounded, or adapt the power cord plug to connect it to a receptacle for which it is not designed.
- Do not remove the grounding pin to connect to a non-grounded receptacle. Removal of the ground pin disables an important safety feature designed to prevent shock and electrocution hazards.
- Do not connect the power cord to an extension cord. Use of an improper extension cord will cause overheating of the cord as well as potentially causing premature failure of the AC equipment.
It is the responsibility of the owner of the electrical receptacle to ensure that the receptacle is properly wired and grounded. Reverse polarity and/or improper grounding of your recreation vehicle can cause personal injury or death. The 50 AMP external utility power cord is commonly referred to as the “shore” power cord. It is designed to mate and properly function with 50 AMP “shore” power receptacles avail-able at most campgrounds.
The shore power cord is designed to continuously carry the 50 AMP current flow required to power each leg of the electrical system. It also creates a critical ground connection between the vehicle electrical system and the campground shore power receptacle. Always test the external power source (i.e., the campsite power receptacle or electrical box) with a ground monitor before connecting your power cord to it. If the ground monitor indicates ‘reverse polarity’ or an ‘open ground’.
DO NOT connect the power cord.
Regularly inspect the shore power cord for cuts, cracks, worn insulation and other damage. Have the power cord replaced immediately if problems exist.
Calculating 50 AMP Electrical Load (if so equipped)
When connecting appliances to the electrical system, 120-volt power usage is limited to 50 AMPs per electrical system leg for a total of 100 amps. Operating appliances collectively places an added load on your 120-volt electrical system. A circuit breaker “trip” may occur if you overload the recreation vehicle and/or campground electrical system. The amperage rating of individual appliances can be calculated by di-viding appliance wattage consumed (normally listed on the appliance) by nominal design voltage (120 for a 120-volt appliance). For example: 1200 watts divided by 120-volts equals 10 amps.
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