Pulling more than 50 amps ?

dougrainer wrote:

TechWriter wrote:
Our park electrician says that some of the big rigs with 3 ACs and electric everything can sometimes draw more than 50A from a 50A pedestal.

Truth or BS?

I read this again. It is worded POORLY. The answer is, YES, THEY CAN DRAW MORE THAN 50 AMPS. But, the 50 amp pedestal handles a TOTAL of 100 amps. Doug

Please read this 3rd response. I have never seen a 3 AC RV have 3 AC's on ONE leg. There are 2 on 1 leg and the third on the other. So, with AC's at highest amp draw at 15 amps each, that means ONE leg will have just 30 amps draw on that 1 50 amp side. BUT, you CAN have 3 AC's on ONE 50 amp side leg. That means almost all the other LARGE amp draw appliances will be on the 2nd 50 amp side. Doug