30A vs 50A
Just a curious question for all you experts out there, We have a 2002 32V Itasca Sunrise, bought it used, have had it almost 2 years. It has the 30 amp power cord, however, the box the power cord goe...
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A 50A circuit is actually 2 120V lines so I would guess they are 25A each. If true the breakers on the campground panel box should reflect this.
If a 50A RV power cable is #6 wire then it's max load is 37A.
Typical 50A Power Cord
Wire Gauge Chart
So powering front and rear AC units independently should be ok, just don't anyone get the idea they can take one leg of a 50A panel and power an entire coach of 2 AC units, uwave, coffee pot and the DW blow drying her hair all at the same time. I don't think that ever works . . . .
Just my 2c.
Best,
- bob
If a 50A RV power cable is #6 wire then it's max load is 37A.
Typical 50A Power Cord
Wire Gauge Chart
So powering front and rear AC units independently should be ok, just don't anyone get the idea they can take one leg of a 50A panel and power an entire coach of 2 AC units, uwave, coffee pot and the DW blow drying her hair all at the same time. I don't think that ever works . . . .
Just my 2c.
Best,
- bob
