Upgrading from 30 amp to 50 amp service
Found a easy way to upgrade from 30 amp to 50 amp service. 1. Plug in to the standard 30 amp plug 2. Plug a heavy duty 110 extension cord to the 20 amp service on the pedestal. 3. Run extension co...
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We have a 50A RV but camping in Florida in the summer on 30A is a challenge. I have EMS which will run two ACs on 30A but that is about all.
I ran an extension cord up under the bed in the bedroom and added a receptacle near the bath room. I plug in into the 20A pedestal when camping at a 30A spot.
Wife uses it for her hair dryer and we plug our electric water boiler into it too.
Another fix I have seen if you dont have EMS is to separate the 2nd AC off the main panel and wire it up to a dedicated cord that you plug into the pedestal.
I ran an extension cord up under the bed in the bedroom and added a receptacle near the bath room. I plug in into the 20A pedestal when camping at a 30A spot.
Wife uses it for her hair dryer and we plug our electric water boiler into it too.
Another fix I have seen if you dont have EMS is to separate the 2nd AC off the main panel and wire it up to a dedicated cord that you plug into the pedestal.
