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pianotuna wrote:
Hi Bob,
What has a converter got to do with a 50 amp service? (scratching my head).
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Aug-08-2013 11:50 AM
rockylarson wrote:
Go for the 50amp service and get the electric/gas option on the hot water heater, probably not offered with the 30amp.
Aug-08-2013 07:11 AM
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Aug-08-2013 04:03 AM
pianotuna wrote:
Hi obgraham,
Actually it is fairly easy to make modifications use more than 30 amps in a 30 amp RV. One caveat, do not void your warranty on a brand new RV.
It just takes a little creative thinking. I've added two auxiliary shore power cords in addition to the oem 30 amp. I also have a "break out box" that allows me to connect all three cords at once to a 50 amp service. That gives me access to the equivalent of 65 amps. If I then add my inverter to the mix I have an additional 21 amps on a temporary basis that I can use for quite some time (at least two hours), assuming the battery bank is well charged.
I do agree that OEM 30 amp may be a bit "skinny" sometimes. However, I can survive nicely with almost full capacity on even 10 amps of shore power using my first auxiliary shore power cord. I do that by powering only the converter, and running the rest of the RV from the inverter.
The other auxiliary shore power cord powers the electric water heater.obgraham wrote:
If your RV has 50 amp, you can always use 30 amp instead. But:
If your RV has 30 amp, you cannot use 50 amp service when available.
Aug-08-2013 02:58 AM