Moving from 30 Amp to 50 amp in my new TT

Spade Cooley wrote:
I sold my old Travel Trailer with 30 amp system and I just discovered the new trailer I ordered has a 50 amp system. From what I've read I still can power the trailer as it sits next to my garage with the 110 volts outlet. I just plug into 110 to keep the battery charged and to power the inside lighting. I guess the bonus is while in an RV park I can run the coffee maker and other electrical appliances without the usual breaker tripping. I don't believe there are any 220 volt items running off the 50 amp system, I hope. I better carry and adapter, 50 down to 30 in case they do not have 50 amp shore power. The draw back, if there is one, to this new system could be that I will be limited to the trailer spaces without a 50 amp plug. I'm new to this power.

Like you I recently got a 50amp trailer. My only complaint is dealing with the heavy 50amp shore power cord. Even more of a problem when it's cold and you need a conduit bender to roll it up (just kidding).

I still carry a 30 amp cord and adapt to the 50amp inlet fitting at the trailer when only 30amp service is available at the campsite. Much easier to work with.

I will say that you sure get used to the convenience of the 50amp service real quick.