FunnyCamper wrote:
wow. good electrical info for me.
our state parks are mostly 30 amp pedestal with a 15 amp plug included on the stand. I was hoping to plug into the 30 amp and run just one of my main ac and then the separate garage I would run into the 15 amp plug. that is when the service guy said don't do that :) only a 20 amp plug will be good enough for that 13.5 ac in the garage.
I will check each of my state parks I love and ask exactly what power is on that pedestal. I know the 30 amp plug is there, but will ask what the amps are on the smaller plug. hopefully 20 amp would be sweet to hear is included.
In all cases a DVM is your friend as you want good voltage for ACs and especially when you use both plugs on the pedestal. I'm always suspicious that a 30/20 pedestal is wired for 30A and not a 50A draw.
Don't be surprised if the park doesn't know what the plug is or gives you the wrong answer. The term 15A or 20A is often used to mean the same thing.
BTW If you're at a nice beach site and it's hot have DD come in the front which solves the problem.