04-12-2019, 07:26 AM
Jack,
I had the same concerns as you. I spoke with a Newell Tech prior to changing. He said the wiring was sufficient for 15 amps. He stated as the 12V compressor motors aged they pulled up to and very quickly over 10 amps when they started, enough to blow the 10 amp fuses. With this info I made the decision to use a 15 amp fuse. At first I monitoted the wiring to see if it was heating up. I found none. That was 10 years ago.
Just remember as an owner we all have the final say so of what goes on with our coaches.............................
I had the same concerns as you. I spoke with a Newell Tech prior to changing. He said the wiring was sufficient for 15 amps. He stated as the 12V compressor motors aged they pulled up to and very quickly over 10 amps when they started, enough to blow the 10 amp fuses. With this info I made the decision to use a 15 amp fuse. At first I monitoted the wiring to see if it was heating up. I found none. That was 10 years ago.
Just remember as an owner we all have the final say so of what goes on with our coaches.............................
Steve Bare
1999 Newell 2 slide #531