50 amp to a 30 and 20 out how to do? HELP!
I'm adding a second ac to my WW trailer, it has a 30 amp service, I am wiring the 2nd ac with seperate wiring and load center and breaker out of the load center will be a plug for the ac. I was looki...
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For use on a 50 amp site that is a good choice less you want to fully upgrade the RV.. I like your plan by the way.
The other option is to upgrade to 50 amps, new power center (if you do not have generator with a transfer switch all you need is a new center and a new cord)
But bring that 2nd A/c out to a "Break out" spot (Plug and outlet) so you can "Split" it off when on a 30 amp site
But if you are currently comfortable with 30 amp service, that is Overkill.
One suggestion: Carry a 12ga extension cord, Sears or K-mark cords with the push button on the outlet are my favorite, but any good 12ga cord will do, say 25 Feet is likely long enough (my Sears cord is 100' but I only use it .. rearley, I have a 10 and 20 foot for routine use) On a 30 amp site you use that cord to the park's 20 amp outlet
On a 50 amp site use your splitter
I think you will be very happy.
One final caution:
People will talk about the "Danger" of plugging a 30 amp cord into a 50 amp breakier,... yes there is danger. very slight.. The 30 amp breaker inside the RV (and the 20 amp on the 2nd A/C) will provide protection against nearly all problems. A short in the shore cord will trip the 50 before anything bad happens, and a short "Downline" the breakers inside the RV
Iun fact, if you accidently try to draw 35 amps the big difference is you won't have to go out in the driving rain to reset the park breaker.. you will like that.
The other option is to upgrade to 50 amps, new power center (if you do not have generator with a transfer switch all you need is a new center and a new cord)
But bring that 2nd A/c out to a "Break out" spot (Plug and outlet) so you can "Split" it off when on a 30 amp site
But if you are currently comfortable with 30 amp service, that is Overkill.
One suggestion: Carry a 12ga extension cord, Sears or K-mark cords with the push button on the outlet are my favorite, but any good 12ga cord will do, say 25 Feet is likely long enough (my Sears cord is 100' but I only use it .. rearley, I have a 10 and 20 foot for routine use) On a 30 amp site you use that cord to the park's 20 amp outlet
On a 50 amp site use your splitter
I think you will be very happy.
One final caution:
People will talk about the "Danger" of plugging a 30 amp cord into a 50 amp breakier,... yes there is danger. very slight.. The 30 amp breaker inside the RV (and the 20 amp on the 2nd A/C) will provide protection against nearly all problems. A short in the shore cord will trip the 50 before anything bad happens, and a short "Downline" the breakers inside the RV
Iun fact, if you accidently try to draw 35 amps the big difference is you won't have to go out in the driving rain to reset the park breaker.. you will like that.
