Arctic Fox 27-5L power 30 amp or 50 amp service?

I would just order the second bedroom AC from the factory now. Then you would have the 50 amp service.

Hi,

With the 50 amp service, you will not be thinking "DO I have to shut off the A/C unit so I can run the microwave?"

The microwave, coffee maker, toaster, A/C unit, and other things each draw about 13 amps. You can only run two on a 30 amp 120 volt service, limited to about 3,200 watts before risking shutting off the main breaker feeding the RV. The 50 amp 120/240 volt service can have well over 10,000 watt load and still not be at the maximum capacity.

So go with the 50 amp service.

In the winter, I like to have 2-3 electric portable heaters to help warm my RV. I have a 30 amp service, and have to manage them carefully, and plug one into a extension cord to keep my bedroom warm.

You will not need to 'manage' your power resources when plugged into a 50 amp service. Only when plugged into a 30 amp campground. Then you will have to set the thermostat warmer to shut off the compressor while using the microwave. Have to not make coffee, toast and use the microwave all at once!

Good luck, and have fun camping in your new unit!

Fred.

The difference is bigger than you think. It is really 30 amps at 110V or 100 amps at 110V since there are no 220V items in an RV. The power cord is much heavier. I manage mine by having a 4 ft length, a 12 ft length and a 20 ft length that can be combined when longer runs are needed.

Two changes I would definitely make. Drop the 4pt and get the 6pt levelup system. Definitely go 50A. May not need it today, but what happens next year when you want to add a second AC?

Heat source is from burning propane, but the furnace fan runs on elec. and doesn't draw a lot. I would agree with previous posters though that having the choice now, I would go for the 50 amp. Carry a 50-30 amp adapter for those times you find yourself in a campsite with just 30 amp service.

You're doing right to ask questions first. Go slow and careful till you get the hang of it.

Good luck and have fun

Go with the 50 AMP service that way you can run both ACs at the same time. Plus all the reasons mention above.

My belief, it is always better to have more if you don't need it. Drawbacks are heavier cord and you need a 30 to 50 adapter. But, having more power and not having to power manage things would be awesome. Example: Hun, you can't blow dry your hair, the AC is running and I am making coffee.