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StacyBurleigh
Explorer
Jun 27, 2013

30 AMP EMS with 2002 Itasca - want to change to 50 AMP

Guys - Great responses to my dilemma. Is it possible to hook up a splitter at the source - run the existing 30 Amp cable into the RV EMS and run an alternate 30 Amp (or maybe 30 amp to 20 amp adapter...
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ScottG
Nomad
Jun 27, 2013
It's not a big deal to do this mod but it does have to be done right and you can't take any shortcuts. You have to replace your breaker panel with a 220V unit so if your panel is built into your converter it will mean some extra expense. It's far more than just changing the cable.
I have to say that if your friend has another work-around method of doing it without a new panel then he's dangerous and I wouldn't let him do anything of the sort.

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