Converting from 30 Amp to 50 amp ?

myredracer wrote:

NanciL wrote:

Every state park I have stayed in in the past five years has 50 and 30 amp pedestals. I am putting this trailer on a permanent site that has 50, so that is not my concern
jack L

Well of course - that's your hard earned tax dollars at work in state parks... :W Not many private CGs like that. Wish they had memberships in state parks, they're typically very nice.

If you are going to have 50 amps on a permanent site, then it makes sense to replace the old 30 amp panel with a new 50/60 amp 120/240 volt one in the same location. Pretty straightforward, esp. with a background in electrical work (same here). Depending on the panel location, may be a challenge to route the 50 amp cable to the new power inlet (or mouse hole). Not sure if a 2nd 30 amp panel would be any easier in the overall and could depend on your specific unit. Can't think of anything tricky in upgrading the panel. Make sure the neutral is not bonded to ground and that the ground to the frame is good. May want to balance the loads between each leg of the 120/240 volts?

If following the NEC (art. 551) it specifies a power inlet to be on the left side within 15' of the rear, or on the rear (within 18" of left side). But you are allowed to install it farther away if the power cord is longer. So it looks like you could install the inlet anywhere you want if it makes it easier to get the new #6 cable to the new panel. art. 551 - interesting reading for those into electrical stuff...

FWIW, in most cases, it is possible to run branch circuit wiring totally concealed. #14 & #12 romex can be run inside interior walls, dinette seating, under/around bathtub/shower, inside cabinetry, etc. and in the ceiling cavity. To run in the ceiling, remove speakers, AC trim, skylight bezel, lights, etc. for access points and use a fish tape to run from access point to access point. I've been able to run lots of wiring (romex, low voltage, coax) from the front of our unit to the rear all 100% concealed. Time consuming (and tricky in some spots) but can be done and makes for a better finished product. If an enclosed underbelly, can always run wiring there but it's a lot of work to re&re the coroplast.

While in there, perhaps install a hard-wired EMS?