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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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time2roll
Nomad
Jun 27, 2013
The hard part is pulling new 6/3 romex from the cord entry to the new 50a breaker panel. If that is easy access then go for it.

27 amps continuous is on the high side for 30a service. Technically you should limit continuous (3+ hrs) amps to 24 (80%) on 30a supply. Is that two air conditioners running?

Some break out one air conditioner and plug into the 20a GFI direct.

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