Advantages of having 50 amp Travel Trailer
I sold my TT yesterday & planning to buy a different layout. I have found a couple that we like 32-34' and they are 50 amp instead of the normal 30 amp. Nothing in the way of extra options that I ca...
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CA Traveler wrote:
50A is 12,000 watts allowing you to run everything at once: 2 AC/heat pumps, MW, HW, ceramic heaters, refer etc. Disadvantage is larger power cord.
30A is 3,600 watts and much more restricted. Low voltage and worn plugs are more common.
I added a second independent 20A circuit with an extension cord and gives me 30+20A in a 30A CG. Typically used for ceramic heaters or coffee pot. Also plugs into a unused rig circuit so the plugs are usable when connected to 50A
This makes more sense .
A 50 amp cord is expensive and (too ) heavy to manage easily especially if you are moving frequently .
By using the factory 30 amp ( 10 guage ) and adding a 20 amp ( 12 guage ) at least each of those are manageable .
Lots of different ways to add a couple of extra 20 amp receptacles to run heaters , or A/C .
