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09-19-2021, 09:29 PM #11
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09-20-2021, 08:33 PM #12
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09-22-2021, 02:29 PM #13
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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.Kelley
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09-22-2021, 02:35 PM #14
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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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09-22-2021, 02:39 PM #15
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09-22-2021, 03:09 PM #16
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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.
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09-22-2021, 07:59 PM #17
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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!Frank and Char + Maya, Newport, Michigan. 2016 Solitude 379FL/2006 F250 6.0 diesel w/dually conversion. 4th rain-sense roof vent, two ceiling fans, Kodiak disc brakes, Carlisle G 14-ply tires, Water Miser x2, final dump valve, water header tank, fridge cond fan switch, outside range exhaust, elec hot water anode, filtered drinking water, triple battery box,
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