Crack Down on 50 Amp Rigs Using 30 Amp Sites
I don't know how long this has been going on but I learned today that some RV parks including the Washington/Pittsbugh KOA I had booked has a policy that if your rig has 50 amp service, you can't use ...
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pianotuna wrote:
I know it costs a lot--but individual power meters may be a way to help level the playing field at a campground.
I know of one that only surcharges $2 Cdn for 50 amp over 30 amp. Obviously they do not understand the difference in their potential costs.
15amps at 120v = 1800watts. Assuming a worst case 24hr run time at 15c/kwh that's $6.50. Most of the time a 30amp rig won't use anything close to that because the air/con cycles on and off.
Then you have the issue that someone has to go out and read the meter. This works for seasonal sites but for short term use, it's a huge hassle for little benefit. Much better to just tack on $5 for a 50amp site and you will come out way ahead as the owner.
