RV A/C Keeps Tripping the Breaker? Here's What Might Be Causing It

Is your RV air conditioner constantly tripping the breaker? In this video, I walk you through the most common causes, including dirty coils, bad capacitors, weak breakers, and low shore power. Learn how to troubleshoot the issue, check amp draw with a clamp meter, and find out if adding a soft start could help.

In this video:
0:00 RV A/C Keeps Tripping Circuit Breaker
0:13 Dirty Coils
1:54 Capacitor
3:03 Weak or Failing Breakers
4:03 Testing Circuit Breaker with a Multimeter (Advanced)
6:15 Undersized Generator or Shore Power Source
6:47 Frequently Asked Questions

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A/C Isn't Blowing Cold Air:    • RV A/C Not Blowing Cold Air? Start Here (B...  
A/C Keeps Tripping Circuit Breaker:    • RV A/C Keeps Tripping the Breaker? Here's ...  
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