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Gralex · Sep 18, 2007, 08:20 PM

I purchased a compact clothes dryer for our 5th Wheel RV. Unfortunately, after installing it and preparing to connect the cord, I discovered that it is a 220V dryer and my RV only has 110V available. Assuming the drum motor is already a 110V motor and/or is a dual voltage motor that will run on 110V, is it possible to run the unit on 110volts knowing that the heaters will simply not develop as much heat? If yes, do I simply jumper the black wire on the 110V circuit from one hot input to the other on the dryer? Thanks very much for the help.

Capuchin · Sep 18, 2007, 11:54 PM

Moved to electrical and lighting, thanks for the catch labman, I don't have engineering subscribed :)

tkrussell · Sep 19, 2007, 02:56 AM

While the heater may get warm, you will not be please with the performance.

Plus the wattage rating of the heater may be more than the 120 volt circuit can handle.

Check with the manufacturer of the dryer if they have a 120 volt heating element available.

icecream · Sep 20, 2007, 10:27 AM

Performance would be ty. Follow the instructions carefully. If it needs 220v than give it that source. Try a step up transformer or maybe a disconnect.

tkrussell · Sep 20, 2007, 12:32 PM

Ice cream,

How will a disconnect help?

Installing a step up transformer is beyond the capabilities of a homeowner. Does not take into the consideration KVA draw.

Please refrain from guessing at answers.

donf · Sep 21, 2007, 07:33 AM

TK,

The poster of this question is using the unit in a "5th Wheel" RV, not a home. Typically RVs and Home trailers use non standard appliances.

My suggestion is to contact the vendor of the RV and get the Specs for the unit in question and then see if you can match what you need by going to an RV store not a hardware store.