50 amp fiver - 30 amp service
I'm looking to upgrade to a 50 amp 5th wheel and and keep it parked there for the winter. Not sure if my favorite campground has any 50 amps sites available. Would I be OK using the 30 amp service (w...
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Bumpyroad wrote:outnabout wrote:
You may want to read this. It's one of those "just because you can, don't mean you should
http://rvservices.koa.com/rvinformation/rvmaintenance/rv-electrical-101.asp
that article meandered off into the rare air area a bit. said if you hook a 50 amp RV to a 30 amp outlet that you were excessively affecting the campgrounds electric service. As far as I can tell, if you plug your 50 amp rv into a 30 amp outlet, you are "abusing" the campground's electrical service exactly the same as if you had a 30 amp RV. Can't be drawing more than 30 amps.
I think I would find some other "expert" to consult with.
bumpy
I agree with Bumpy. The article is BS. The reason 30A outlets are "burned up" is because the internals get corroded and/or weak. The plugs can also be dirty or corroded. This causes a loose connection and heats up from the high resistance. There is also the possibility that the circuit breaker is faulty and does not trip at the rated capacity.
It is the job of the 30A circuit breaker in the pedestal to protect the 30A outlet by limiting to 30 amps (20% tolerance)- NOT the job of the user. Most RVers know what they can or cannot operate when on 30A.
It does not matter if it is a 30A TT or a big Fiver with an adapter - EITHER one can draw more than 30A by turning on or plugging in enough items.
