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camper1083
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Jun 13, 2016

Only 50 runs all outlets

I've been camping for decades and this is a new one for me. Just purchased a 2012 KZ fifth wheel with 50 amp service. When I first purchased it and plugged it into my house service via 20amp connection, all the outlets and devices ran properly. Then one day, only half of the outlets worked. Figured I messed something up UNTIL I camped at a campground with 50 amp service. Plugged it in and all was well. All outlets and devices worked. Next weekend I camped at a place with only 30amps. Plugged in using the appropriate 50am to 30amp plug and ONLY half of the outlets worked again. What is going on? Thanks!

26 Replies

  • I'm perplexed as I see tons of 50 amp coaches at 30 amp parks and they don't have this problem. I understand the electrics behind it but all my other coaches ran fine on 30 amp. This problem seems bigger than just a single pole vs dual pole stuff.
  • I like the loose wire at breaker concept, but it's just so consistent. If I'm not on 50 amp only one side works.
  • Loose wire on one breaker. Makes and breaks contact?
    CHeck terminal at breaker panel. Pull on each wire see if one comes out of breaker screw.

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