50a to 30a question
Looking towards the future about going from a TT to a FW. One of the models I like the most comes standard with 50a service. Should that be a concern as 99% my wife and I camp where only 30a is avai...
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CA Traveler wrote:
The rig is designed to use more power. Multiple A/Cs, HW, MW, etc and you may want to push that additional button but can't - The 30A pedestal CB will trip.
I added an additional circuit with 2 plugs mostly for ceramic heaters. For 50A pedestal it plugs into an existing basement outlet. For 30A I run an extension cord to the pedestal (most have 30A and 20A outlets). Others have modified a AC power wires so it can be run off of the extension cord. By all means use a heavy extension cord and not the typical home cord.
If you are not aware 50A is 240/120V 4 wire. In RV speak this simply means you have two 50A 120V circuits for the rig or as some like to say 100A available vs the 30A pedestal.
Same thing i did. Now have a plug on both sides inside the fifth wheel that is wired to a 20 amp plug in socket outside for and extra extension cord to the RV. i use a 12/3 cord for that hook up.
