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Thunder_Mountai
Explorer II
Oct 01, 2014

? about 50 amp campground problem, need master electrician

So, I'm 65 years old and haven't electrocuted myself yet, although I've had more than one close call. So, I need some help here. I'm staying in a campground that I've stayed in many times before wi...
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dougrainer
Nomad
Oct 02, 2014
The FIRST thing that needs to be done is verify that you do INDEED have TRUE 50 amp service. Take a voltmeter and check the voltage between the 2 hot leads at the CG 50 amp plug. It should be 220/240 or double the line voltage. IF it does not read double, then you are NOT on 50 amp service(100 AMPS TOTAL) but on a single phase 50 amp breaker. This would be the cause of your PI dropping out. Also a loose NEUTRAL at the CG power receptacle may also cause voltage problems with full 50 amp service. Doug

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