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50 or 30
I have been told many different things on this subject. I only use a 30 amp cord to my 5er which has a 50 amp plug. I only have one air conditioner on my 5er and I do not need a 50 amp service. I hate carrying my 50 amp cable and find a 30 amp cable easier to work with. I was told that if it as a 50 amp plug I need to use a 50 amp cord.... Do I????
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I have been told many different things on this subject. I only use a 30 amp cord to my 5er which has a 50 amp plug. I only have one air conditioner on my 5er and I do not need a 50 amp service. I hate carrying my 50 amp cable and find a 30 amp cable easier to work with. I was told that if it as a 50 amp plug I need to use a 50 amp cord.... Do I????
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He did explain but I thought his explanation was lame and I do not remember his explanation. I hate carting the 50A around and rolling it up to leave. I will store the 50 in case I feel the need to add an AC or washer/dryer.
Thanks RV Tech for the info, just what I thought.... Hot Air
Thanks RV Tech for the info, just what I thought.... Hot Air
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I have toyed with the idea of getting a 30 amp cord for use when it is not so hot outside.
but in the summer I need the 50 amps to keep everything cool.
Just using 30 amps if I run the microwave and ac at the same time I can blow the curcuit breaker at the pole.
but in the summer I need the 50 amps to keep everything cool.
Just using 30 amps if I run the microwave and ac at the same time I can blow the curcuit breaker at the pole.
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OP, I was wondering if your breaker box has a 50 amp main breaker or has someone replaced your cable end with a 50 amp male plug? I am like everybody else here, 30 is usually sufficient, but yet I always carry a bone to adapt. I had a Class A that was 30amp all the way around and had 2 air conditioners. It had the smart board that would alternate the air conditioners to cool. Even on generator I could run both airs but if the load became to much, then it would start alternating the load.
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I'm still pushing everyone to either get the device you plug into at the campground pedestal that will disconnect you rig from the power source if voltage gets too low or too high, or else buy a voltage monitor and keep it plugged in inside your rig. Bad power is the silent killer of RV components.
I'm off to St. Paul, VA. today. Another camper has pulled the remote cable out of his black water dump valve. I hate making that repair. I wish the industry should do away entirely with remote cables.
Happy 4th weekend,
Steve
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