New HD Truck - Atlis

time2roll wrote:

westernrvparkowner wrote:
Didn't know you were an expert on RV park power systems. Please explain to me how our electrical system can just add the loads associated with charging EVs without the need to upgrade the system?

When you are 2/3rds empty and I want to pull 20 or 30 amps out of your 50 amp outlet I think you will take my $50 site fee. So charge an extra $30 ($50?) for the 150 kWh fill up.

Can I use your laundry at $5.00 a load too or will that melt your transformer?

I remember when 30amps at 120v for 3600watts was a big thing at campgrounds. Now 50amps at 240v for 12,000watts is getting fairly common. It has taken about 30 years but it did happen. Owners can and will respond to market demands or they will go out of business. I don't think that anyone would expect 20,000watt service for free either so don't be afraid to ask for it. I already see extra charges for 50amp service. If any campground owner is making an upgrade or addition now they should consider going ahead and pulling the wires for the additional service. Transformers can be upgraded later as need picks up. You will need to upgrade anyway, I don't think it is just my imagination that campers are going more electric every year. My 2013 model has a household refrigerator, the comparable 2019 model also has an electric stove. I am pretty confident that electric heat is catching on as well.

Since this thread is about tow vehicles a campground could accommodate them by putting in a vehicle charging station. They might even snag some business from EV's just passing by. It would be easier and safer to operate than a propane station or a dump station. Put the charging station near the playground or anything else to do and you might be able to charge for that as well. Charging stations should be easy to expand so start with just a couple of stalls and expand from there as needed.