A trailer we are considering is pre-wired for two A/C units, but it only has one. It is listed as 50 amp.Would this mean that there is more amperage available for general use?For example, in our 30 amp trailer we cannot run the A/C and the microwave at the same time if the electric water heater is on.Would a 50 amp allow that for example?Is 50 amp service really an advantage over 30 amp?

If the trailer is a 50a system, and if 50a is available at the campsite you are in, then yes, you will have more amps to run more appliances at the same time.

Hi,If the 50 amp is sensibly wired you should be able to run everything at once. Each "leg" can have up to 6000 watts, so there is more than three times as much power available, provided that there is good solid power at the campground, than in a 30 amp service.It is important to have a good top of the line surge suppressor if going to a 50 amp service.

Outstanding! Question posted at 10:32. Two expert responses within 7 short minutes. Thank you both, I guess 50 amp vs 30 amp will become a higher priority when shopping.

Dog Folks wrote:I guess 50 amp vs 30 amp will become a higher priority when shopping.It will also become a higher price at some campgrounds. I have seen campgrounds that charge from $5.00 to $10.00 additional per day if you need a 50 amp hookup. I imagine more and more campgrounds are going to start doing this. Most of these same campgrounds also have written in their rules that no electric heaters are allowed.Bruce

nomad297 wrote:Dog Folks wrote:I guess 50 amp vs 30 amp will become a higher priority when shopping.It will also become a higher price at some campgrounds. I have seen campgrounds that charge from $5.00 to $10.00 additional per day if you need a 50 amp hookup. I imagine more and more campgrounds are going to start doing this. Most of these same campgrounds also have written in their rules that no electric heaters are allowed.BruceValid point. I have seen some campgrounds already charging up to $5.00 a day extra for 50 amp. Thanks for the reminder.

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Dog_Folks
Explorer
Sep 07, 2014
nomad297 wrote:
Dog Folks wrote:
I guess 50 amp vs 30 amp will become a higher priority when shopping.

It will also become a higher price at some campgrounds. I have seen campgrounds that charge from $5.00 to $10.00 additional per day if you need a 50 amp hookup. I imagine more and more campgrounds are going to start doing this. Most of these same campgrounds also have written in their rules that no electric heaters are allowed.

Bruce

Valid point. I have seen some campgrounds already charging up to $5.00 a day extra for 50 amp. Thanks for the reminder.
nomad297
Explorer
Sep 07, 2014
Dog Folks wrote:
I guess 50 amp vs 30 amp will become a higher priority when shopping.

It will also become a higher price at some campgrounds. I have seen campgrounds that charge from $5.00 to $10.00 additional per day if you need a 50 amp hookup. I imagine more and more campgrounds are going to start doing this. Most of these same campgrounds also have written in their rules that no electric heaters are allowed.

Bruce
Dog_Folks
Explorer
Sep 07, 2014
Outstanding! Question posted at 10:32.

Two expert responses within 7 short minutes.

Thank you both, I guess 50 amp vs 30 amp will become a higher priority when shopping.
pianotuna
Nomad III
Sep 07, 2014
Hi,

If the 50 amp is sensibly wired you should be able to run everything at once. Each "leg" can have up to 6000 watts, so there is more than three times as much power available, provided that there is good solid power at the campground, than in a 30 amp service.

It is important to have a good top of the line surge suppressor if going to a 50 amp service.
downtheroad
Explorer
Sep 07, 2014
If the trailer is a 50a system, and if 50a is available at the campsite you are in, then yes, you will have more amps to run more appliances at the same time.

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