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02-14-2021, 06:23 PM #21
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Exactly what @FT4NOW said
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02-15-2021, 03:57 PM #22
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02-15-2021, 05:05 PM #23
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I would agree.
Logic would dictate your 30 amp trailer breaker system (sans EMS) would trip somewhere if you were to draw 45 amps (about what you can expect (80%) from one leg of a 50 amp line). Same with a 30 amp EMS.Robert and Chris
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07-07-2021, 08:47 AM #24
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So I'm a little confused here. I have a 50a trailer. If I'm at a park with only 30a service (which many are), would I not be able to use my 50a EMS? Tell me I don't need to buy 2 of these rather expensive units (30a and 50a). Or would I just put a 50a to 30a adapter on the EMS and plug it into the 30a outlet?
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07-07-2021, 08:49 AM #25
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07-07-2021, 08:55 AM #26
As @Ynot4me2 said, just use a 50->30 A dog bone and the EMS will work on 30A, we do that very often and no issues.
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07-07-2021, 10:08 AM #27
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I apologize for the redundancy here, but I just want to make sure before I fork out $300+ for a 50a EMS unit that it will also work as it should on a 30a receptical, because that's what I seem to run into more than anything at campgrounds are 30a recepticals. Thanks for the replies. Also, I gotta ask, would a Prog. Ind. EMS PT50X be a good choice for what I'm looking to do?
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07-07-2021, 03:23 PM #28
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Yes but you will only get 30amp worth of power. PI is a very reputable company with good CS. For less trouble, I'd get the hardwire version but it's more expensive. I have the portable version but I always lock it on the post. You easy for someone to help themselves.
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07-08-2021, 08:21 PM #29
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So I'm good with the PI PT50X EMS, but then I got thinkin(not sure if thats good or not), even my new generator is set up with a 30a outlet. So for me to use the 50a EMS with the generator or any campground with 30a only, I would need a 30a to 50a adaptor. If I prefer to use my smaller 30a cable am I good to get another adaptor on the outlet side of the EMS and go from 50a back to 30a and then to the trailer?
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07-09-2021, 06:20 AM #30
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Most will be 30/50 meaning they have both in the pedestal. However, I do carry a 50A-30A dog bone adapter just in case. I have the same trailer and only have about 6 months of experience on you. I have a 30A progressive EMS- Honestly, I wish I would have bought the 50 you will find people reference the next trailer or TV tow vehicle. I have fallen into the rabbit hole.
I would recommend purchasing and reading No Shock Zone (NOSHOCKZONE.ORG) learn how to use a multimeter and learn to check the pedestal (or other stuff) yourself if needed. I recently camped at a KOA with 30A service it was in the low acceptable range but the Progressive EMS would not allow for hook up. This is not to knock the Progressive EMS- I love it and depend on the easy program. But sometimes life is just not easy.
Welcome, and enjoy! there is a lot to learn and tons of helpful people here.Last edited by ExNihilo; 07-09-2021 at 06:25 AM.
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