upgrading my 30 amp service to a 50 amp
Short version: I'm upgrading my 30 amp service to a 50 amp. I'm comfortable with the actual work, just need someone to point me toward a new 50 amp distribution panel with a converter and a battery ...
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wolfe10 wrote:Correct!
Sorry, but let's get this straight.
An RV 50 amp has two hots (as well as neutral and ground) that run from CG distribution panel to the outlet you plug into, then through the shore power cord, through the ATS and into your AC breaker box. JUST LIKE IN YOUR HOUSE.
Yes, just like in your house the vast majority of circuits (except in some large motorhomes) run on one hot, so it is 120 VAC.
But it WILL measure 240 VAC between the two hots and you could have a 240 VAC appliance in your RV if you so desired.
There are some motor-homes with a 240V dryer. Their service is no different from any unit with a 50A service, even if they only use the 120V legs.
If the campground service paralelled the 120V to the two legs of the 50A service, a 240V appliance will not work.
