Forum Discussion

goufgators's avatar
goufgators
Explorer
Jan 10, 2019

Just venting....

We've owned MH's with both 30A and 50A service (not the same MH ;). Our current MH has 50A service. There are, of course, advantages to having the higher amp service such as simultaneously running both a/c units, microwave and other draws. However, and frankly, I miss the 30A with its much smaller and easier to handle cord. The 50A cord, particularly in cold weather, is at times, like trying to return it to the storage bay as if it were a 20' 2x4 board. I know there's no solution to this problem but just had to get it off my chest. Don't think I'll ever buy another MH with 50A service. Well, actually, don't think I'll ever buy another one...period. Age is catching up with me and it won't be long before we'll have a 'hanging up the keys' ceremony...

PS Can someone direct me to instructions on how to change my signature. The MH listed was three MH's ago. Presently have a 2017.
Class A
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
    Explorer
    Jan 11, 2019
    well, then consider everything after the OP to be an academic discussion.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Jan 11, 2019
    oldave wrote:
    Come on guys use your brain .

    If you use a 30 amp adapter it will only plug into a 30 amp receptacle .

    A 30 amp receptacle will only let you have 30 amps of elect .

    You will not be able to run all your stuff at one time , it'll be like
    the old days .
    Should we run the front air or the rear air.

    The OP knows all this that's why he titled this thread " Just Venting "

    Ray


    Ivylog wrote:
    Buy a 50 to 30 adapter and a 30amp cord...back to the good old days and problem solved.


    The suggestion was to use a 50 amp to 30 amp adapter. This works fine in a 30 amp rig as the feed to the RV is 50 amps at 120 volts, the cable is protected by the 30 amp min breaker in the RV.

    Now if you have a 50 amp to 30 amp at the box, and change the end to plug into a 50 amp connector at the RV, the RV will have a double 50 amp breaker allowing the RV to draw 50 amps over the 10 gauge wire, effectively turning it into a melted mess. either the 30 amp cable needs to be plugged into a 30 amp receptacle, or a 50 amp cable needs to be used.

About Motorhome Group

38,705 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 14, 2025