electrical service size (amperage)
So... while reading another thread here, it got me wondering what size service (30 or 50 amp) is on my new trailer. I haven't taken delivery yet so I can't check the unit itself and its not something...
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Thanks for the advice. That's kinda' what I remember reading about the Equal-I-Zer. I'll just leave 'er on and do my best.
Biscuit,
Heh, from those quotes it does look like I've been going through the process with my eyes closed. I really have been studying and paying attention - I just didn't really have any concerns (and still don't, really) with the 30 vs. 50 amp service so my ears weren't perked up for that. It really was just another thread on here that got me curious. We're not real power hogs when camping anyway, so the 50-amp would likely be a lost option on us.
With regard to the PDI... That will be interesting. Since I am buying the trailer from Ohio and having it hauled to my home in Washington State, there will not be an in-person PDI. The dealer (actuially the one in that video - the dealer, not the salesman) has recorded the PDI and the disk, SD card or whatever media format that contains it will reach me when the trailer does. I had the hauler (independent and hired by me - not through the dealership) do a full walkaround/walkthrough, take a number of pictures and give me a report before he even hitched up.
This isn't my first trailer so I will be familiar with operation of a number of the typical things. Those that I'm not familiar with I will definitely ask questions of the dealer if I'm not clear after viewing the PDI video (several times). The 2-part video that is linked in an earlier reply to this thread was a big help to me during my decisiojn process as well as after the decision to know some of the questions to ask of the dealer - glad there was such a comprehensive, representative walk-through video available. This dealer has been GOLDEN to work with so far - before and after the sale - so I have confidence that I will not be left hanging after the trailer reaches me if I need answers. I guess we'll see for sure in the next month or so.
Thank you, I am sure I will enjoy that trailer and believe me, I appreciate the fact that my daughter (and 14 y.o. son as well) still want to camp with the parental units ;). If tradition holds, that may not last a whole lot longer, but I will try to keep it going as long as I can.
Thanks again everyone for the sage advice.
Dean
Biscuit,
Heh, from those quotes it does look like I've been going through the process with my eyes closed. I really have been studying and paying attention - I just didn't really have any concerns (and still don't, really) with the 30 vs. 50 amp service so my ears weren't perked up for that. It really was just another thread on here that got me curious. We're not real power hogs when camping anyway, so the 50-amp would likely be a lost option on us.
With regard to the PDI... That will be interesting. Since I am buying the trailer from Ohio and having it hauled to my home in Washington State, there will not be an in-person PDI. The dealer (actuially the one in that video - the dealer, not the salesman) has recorded the PDI and the disk, SD card or whatever media format that contains it will reach me when the trailer does. I had the hauler (independent and hired by me - not through the dealership) do a full walkaround/walkthrough, take a number of pictures and give me a report before he even hitched up.
This isn't my first trailer so I will be familiar with operation of a number of the typical things. Those that I'm not familiar with I will definitely ask questions of the dealer if I'm not clear after viewing the PDI video (several times). The 2-part video that is linked in an earlier reply to this thread was a big help to me during my decisiojn process as well as after the decision to know some of the questions to ask of the dealer - glad there was such a comprehensive, representative walk-through video available. This dealer has been GOLDEN to work with so far - before and after the sale - so I have confidence that I will not be left hanging after the trailer reaches me if I need answers. I guess we'll see for sure in the next month or so.
Thank you, I am sure I will enjoy that trailer and believe me, I appreciate the fact that my daughter (and 14 y.o. son as well) still want to camp with the parental units ;). If tradition holds, that may not last a whole lot longer, but I will try to keep it going as long as I can.
Thanks again everyone for the sage advice.
Dean
