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    Quote Originally Posted by BraedenandEm View Post
    My first post in this thread literally mentions it’s a 2022 Reflection Fifth wheel 337RLS. Were staying in the park until the end of april then hopefully moving to a provincial park for the summer(since we’re in bc) and get a generator and solar panels, since the trailer is solar ready, and hookup to the sewage and freshwater at the provincial park and pay the 20$ a night rate or whatever it is.
    So sorry about missing the model of GD you have. I totally missed it in the first post and went to your profile and saw Momentum as your product line.
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    Quote Originally Posted by traveldawg View Post
    So sorry about missing the model of GD you have. I totally missed it in the first post and went to your profile and saw Momentum as your product line.
    No worries, haven’t been able to access my profile on my phone weirdly…. We’re most likely just going to get a solar setup going come springtime. Research and save over the winter for it, would probably suit us pretty well with a smaller genset.

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    Not to worry. Just make sure that you have a "dogbone" converter from your 50 amp to 30 amp to be able to plug in when you get there. It is a simple plug adapter. They usually run about $20. You will need to be conservative when using appliances. My general rule of thumb is one at a time like my coffee maker, microwave, hairdryer, and AC. Then I have no problems.
    Also, make sure you have a good surge protector. The older parks that have 30 amp sometimes have electrical problems. I actually experienced a brownout this summer while traveling and my surge protector was a lifesaver for my rig.
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    You might also consider adding Soft Starts on your ACs. I installed them on mine and I can run both on 30AMPs. Rarely do I run both and I use 50AMPs if its available but the Soft Starts are a life saver. Another caveat is I can run a AC on my 3400W portable generator. Sure makes boondocking in the south more comfortable. Head over to https://www.technorv.com if you're interested in the Soft Starts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BraedenandEm View Post
    Hi all, new to FTing, moving in beginning of October Have a 2022 Reflection 337RLS which is 50 amp but the park only offers 30, is that going to be okay for the long run? What can I do to alleviate any stress if the wire starts to get hot? I guess any tips or tricks for it will help

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    I carry adapters for all situations, 30 to 50, 50 to 30, 50 or 30 for 120v house current when getting ready with frig, etc before leaving. I also carry 30 and 50 extention cords.
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    Check this out:
    http://reliancecontrols.com/ProductDetail.aspx?THP103
    Along with the Fluke meter and a homemade test cable, I carry one of these with me for whenever I need to know actual current/wattage draw.Click image for larger version. 

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    One thing I don't believe anyone has mentioned is that make really sure that the receptacle has a really tight connection to the prongs of your plug. A worn out receptacle will make a poor connection which probably won't matter much with low current draw. However, as the load goes up with electric hot water, electric refrigerator, microwave, ad of course AC's, Its always a good idea to not tease the lion. It is a good idea to try to proactively keep your current draw as low as possible. We have melted more than a couple of 30 amp plugs due to bad connections!

    I installed volt/ammeters on both incoming phases just to know where we stand. With a 50 amp service, which is actually two 50 amp phases. Therefore a 50 amp service is actually 100 amps available. I verified that all of our big-load appliances are fairly equally split between the two phases. With a 30 amp service, 30 amps is the max available. I start to cringe when I see the total amperage between the two phases creep above 25 amps. The 30 amp wiring will get very warm at that amp draw, but if the equipment you are connected to is in good condition there should no problem. but, as I mentioned above, if the cord/plug connection is not optimal you "may" melt your plug. It is a good practice to be proactive and cognizant about your current draw. We know that with an AC running we have to put the fridge on gas while the microwave or coffee maker is running. That works for us.

    While at the Coldwater, Michigan rally this spring we tried to run both AC's (both with a soft-start) with nothing else on except the 12 volt converter on. Within two minutes the breaker on the pole blew while we were indicating 28 amps. The box outside was so hot that I burned my hands trying to get the door opened to reset the breaker. But my plug was not melted...yet!
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