inverter question

You should be fine. I used to use an extension cord with my microwave and never had a problem. Also would use it for my C-PAP machine & vacuum cleaner (was a multi receptacle extension cord). Just make sure you get a decent one....there are some CHEAP crap. Having said that some companies prohibit using them in their trucks for the very reason you mentioned. You have to decide if you want to use it on a cloak & dagger basis or not in that case. I did & it was never a problem.

 

Get a short three prong extension cord. Most of them will handle something like 10 amps, which is more than enough for the fridge. I would not get one of those light duty two prong one, you want something with a ground.

 

Try to use the shortest extension cord. Use a heavy duty cord so it will stand up to the hard life of OTR. Make sure it is not kinked, pinched or put where the vibration of the truck can cause wear on the insulation of the cord. If the breaker on the APU trips something is not right. Try to get a manual on the inverter/APU so you can figure out it's limitations.

One thing that I did was use a high quality power strip so I was plugging and unplugging in the power strip and not the inverter plug. It's cheaper to replace the power strip than the inverter.

 

above answers are correct, bigger is better...get a big gadge short cord.

 

Shorter your cable the less thick it needs to be.

I have a thick one that wraps up to the top bunk in the sleeper in case anyone needs it.

Invest in a good cable like monster with a lifetime warranty.

 

The lower the number the thicker the wire. I would suggest getting a 10awg or 12awg.


http://www.lowes.com/pd_68218-66906...URL=?Ntt=extension+cords&page=1&facetInfo=Yes

 

Let's not complicate the simple.

The fridge won't draw a lot of current, you don't need a 2 gauge cable or something that will be used to allow you to run a welder.

A simple 6 foot 16 gauge three conductor cord is all that is needed.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-6-ft-16-3-Extension-Cord-AW22601/100672784#.UpnjL8UwhVo

You can pick these up at Walmart, Lowes or Manards.

 

Although Ridgeline is okay the 16 gauge suggestion, I've always been one to implement the 'overkill concept'. 16 gauge will handle about 3.7 amps which, for all practical purposes, will allow approximately 44 Watts P (watts) = I (current) X E (voltage). That may result in a warm extension cord (not desirable). I don't know what your reefer requires for wattage but going to a 10 gauge would vastly improve your supply line and efficiency ( http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/amps-wire-gauge-d_730.html )