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myredracer
Dec 31, 2018Explorer II
CA Traveler wrote:
Good points and very few know that the recommended sustained maximum load is 80% or 24A for 30A pedestal and 16A for 20A pedestal.
Where do you get that info. from? A pedestal and shore power cord should be able to carry a full 30 amps continuously forever by code and ULC/CSA. But the problem in the real world of RV-ing is that pedestals don't get maintained and most RV-ers don't typically keep their plug blades clean in order to make a good contact and for that reason it's good practice to keep your loads down.
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