charging an EV at a campground

Reisender wrote:

3 tons wrote:
Another summertime issue in many campgrounds is sure to be that EV charging may preempt the ability of others to operate their air conditioning… As temperatures rise to to 100’s (uh-o :( !!), this is sure to test the mental metal of otherwise friendly fee-paying for services campers…

3 tons - mostly (happily!) :) off-the-grid…

(full disclosure, 400a/hr LFP, 660w rooftop solar - newly added 360w of portable MPPT PV..)

I read this twice and I’m not sure I understand. Why would using an RV pedestal to charge a car pre-empt someone else on another site from running an AC? Maybe I misunderstood this.

Because electrical systems in many CG’s are already running at their upper amperage delivery limits during the summer heat (due to widespread air conditioner operation), now add to this EV’s with their high charging amperage rates - not a part of the original system design factor…You might then simply assume a costly upgrade is in order (true enough - $$, but guess who subsidizes the bill - ugg…….), though quite naturally, this not so simple fix woefully dismisses the ability of rural grids…Just another unintended consequence…

3 tons