Questions. Forgive me if some are repetitive:
1. Is the extension cord plugged into the TM's big black power cord in any way? Through an adapter, for example? Are any of the normal wall outlets in the TM alive? Or does the end of the extension cord come directly into the interior of the camper, where the power strip is plugged into it, and the appliances all plug into the power strip?
2. Are you sure it is a circuit breaker that pops, or is it a GFI?
3. If it is a circuit breaker, what is its rating (amps)? Most likely 15 amps, but perhaps less - like 10 or 7.5.
4. Does the hot plate have more than one burner?
5. Does the TM have a microwave? If yes, is it ever used? ("Not often" is not a useful answer.) Using any two of the three heating appliances (coffee maker, microwave, hot plate) will likely be an overload.
6. Is there any other heat-making appliance in the trailer, such as a space heater?
7. Is the water heater in the TM turned on? If so, turn it off or switch it to gas. A tank of propane will last nearly forever.
8. You mentioned the refrigerator running on AC. How is that powered, since it has no AC cord?
9. Does the guest ever turn on the air conditioner?
10. Does the guest ever turn on the heat strip in the air conditioner?
11. Do you know the wire size on that long extension cord? There should be a tag or printed rating. Look for AWG-12, or AWG-14, or AWG-16.
12. Can you get rid of the fancy power strip and connect using a multi-outlet block or a power strip that does not have a surge protector or circuit breaker?
Bill
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