Appliances for an RV
|
Wattage Required
For Starting |
Running Wattage
Requirements |
Coffee Maker
|
780
|
780 |
Toaster
|
720
|
720 |
Dishwasher
|
540
|
216 |
| Electric Frying Pan |
1500
|
1500 |
| Electric Range
|
2100
|
2100 |
Microwave Oven 1000 watts
|
1800
|
1560 |
Refrigerator or Freezer – Energy Star
|
1200
|
132-192 |
Automatic Washer
|
1200
|
1200 |
| 1/8 Horsepower Furnace Fan |
500
|
300 |
| 1/6 Horsepower Furnace Fan |
750
|
500 |
| 1/4 Horsepower Furnace Fan |
1000
|
600 |
Radio
|
50 to 200 |
50 to 200 |
| Television - Color |
300
|
70 to 300 |
| Air Conditioner
13,500 BTU*** |
2160
|
1200 |
| Desktop Computer W/19" Flatscreen |
300 |
300 |
| Laptop |
60 to 200 |
60 to 200 |
| Monitor (CRT) |
200 to 250 |
200 to 250 |
*Keep in mind that many times you will have multiple items running. You may have items running in the "background" like a converter, inverter or refrigerator. If you need more power, turn these items off or down or over to propane.
*** Older A/C units require more power and some units may require a hard start capacitor like the Supco SPP6E to start. |
| *All power usage ratings are approximate and based on my own personal experiences. |