harold1946
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At the risk of sounding argumentative I sure wish some would understand the question being asked and answered before critizing. The only thing that is acomplished by doing so is confusing those needing assistance.
Even with the adapter you will only have 30 amp service.
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harold1946 wrote:At the risk of sounding argumentative I sure wish some would understand the question being asked and answered before critizing. The only thing that is acomplished by doing so is confusing those needing assistance.
Even with the adapter you will only have 30 amp service. It seems that here lately, there has been a lot of this! They either don't read the question and post an answer that has NOTHING to do with the OP's issue, or they feel that they understand the issue and are so far out in left field with their answer, that they could actually do damage to the rig in question. There are however, a select few, that actually know what they are talking about.... people that don't know any better don't realize who those people are though.
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TylerOSU wrote:If my TT is a 30amp one(like i think they are) does that mean I cant run as many powerfull electronics at once? I.e only a TV/PS3, but not a desktop, regardless if they share the same outlet.
I would not consider any of those items you just mentioned as "powerful electronics." They will typically consume a couple hundred watts each. If you can run them off of one outlet at home, you should be able to just as easily run them off of one outlet in a trailer. A 15 amp branch circuit can supply up to 1,800 watts.
When people are talking about limiting "high loads" they are usually talking about those loads that are well over 1,000 watts, approaching 2,000 watts -- hair driers, microwaves, air conditioners, etc. Those things with either a large motor, a large heating element, or other very large draw. The electronics you are talking about are not in the same league.
A 30 amp TT has 3,600 watts available. Your few hundred watts of electronics won't make a large dent in that, but a pair of high power air conditioners or electric heaters will.
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harold1946 wrote:A 30amp service cord will not plug into a 50amp recepticle. If your TT has a 30amp electrical panel it would have to be replaced with a 50amp. That could be costly but doable. About the only problem you should have is running the ac and microwave at the same time.
Sorry but not exactly. all you need is a $15.00 adapter to plug in your existing 30 amp cord into a 50 amp outlet.
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skipnchar wrote:harold1946 wrote:A 30amp service cord will not plug into a 50amp recepticle. If your TT has a 30amp electrical panel it would have to be replaced with a 50amp. That could be costly but doable. About the only problem you should have is running the ac and microwave at the same time.
Sorry but not exactly. all you need is a $15.00 adapter to plug in your existing 30 amp cord into a 50 amp outlet. Gees, the mis info on this thread is unbelievable, you and Rich should both know that adapter is closer to 20 bucks!
And to the OP, the electrical will be the least of your problems on an old RV.
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harold1946
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I must be missing something here. Would someone please explain to he how an adapter will convert my service panel from 30amp to 50 amp. Sure could have saved myself a bunch of time and money by just using a dogbone. Please read the OP.
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Hurricaner wrote:skipnchar wrote:harold1946 wrote:A 30amp service cord will not plug into a 50amp recepticle. If your TT has a 30amp electrical panel it would have to be replaced with a 50amp. That could be costly but doable. About the only problem you should have is running the ac and microwave at the same time.
Sorry but not exactly. all you need is a $15.00 adapter to plug in your existing 30 amp cord into a 50 amp outlet. Gees, the mis info on this thread is unbelievable, you and Rich should both know that adapter is closer to 20 bucks!
And to the OP, the electrical will be the least of your problems on an old RV.
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Sam; I am going to return my adapter and get the one that will convert me to 50amp. Do you happen to know who makes it. 
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Both of those TT have 30 amp services and multiple 15 amp circuits. Big plasma TVs draw 300-500 watts, that's 3-5 amps. There is no reason to base your choice on the television.
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TylerOSU wrote:Rolling Condo wrote:Both trailers probably have the regular RV 30 amp service. Your only concern will be to have good surge protection for your electronics. No reason that either trailer would not work for you. The converter is there to provide 12 volts for the lights and controls of the trailer and to recharge the battery. The 120 volt AC outlets in the trailer are there for any accessories you have to use. Since you will be always connected to shore power there would be no need for an inverter which converts 12 volts DC to `120 volts AC.
Thanks so much, that is great to hear, at least one thing off my mind I guess.
Now, can a 30amp "rated"(?) RV be able to use 50amp? Would that be good or bad, i.e with more power with 50amp you could run more things better? Or is that only for if you were running A/C+Micro+TV/PS3/PC(basically MORE stuff) ALL at the same time?
For possibly flakey power conditions alone+space, I think we will end up getting a laptop and go with as minimal as possible electrical needs.(good on monthly utility bill too!)
Tyler,
a 30amp RV CAN plug in to a 50amp Receptacle via a 10,15 or 20 dollar adapter BUT the Trailer's Panel is limited to 30amps so you will not get any more power so having a 50amp Receptacle does not offer any benefit.
You would have to convert the Trailer's panel/Electric to a 50amp Panel to take full advantage of 50amp service.
Unless you know how to do this yerself it will probably add quite a bit of coin to the cost of the Trailer.
and as mentioned the items you listed are very low on the Power consumption.
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My RV is 50 amp, and we can get by nicely on a 30 amp service. Running both AC's at once would be the only problem, but we never do that anyway.
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