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Countrygurl
01-05-2009, 12:03 PM
Someone is asking me this and I have no idea. Do any of you experienced campers know how to answer this?

"Electrical on the RV what can I run with 30 amps, what can I not run?"

Thanks in advance :)

Kymery
01-05-2009, 12:33 PM
I have a 37' fifth wheel and I run everything off of 30 amps...2 a/c's, microwave, hair dryers, cookers etc etc...So far I have nothing I can run off of my 30 amp.

50amp, are generally what the HUGE Motorhomes have. They come equipped with a 50 amp hook up. If your RV/trailer only has a 30 amp hook up, that is all you need. The big motorhomes come with more amps due to they actually are in paid campgrounds more. Its a different cord and plug by the way...so make sure what your RV is equipted with, there are converters...I THINK??? but if SC is providing those, I don't know...
Here is some good info:

http://www.rv-dreams.com/rv-electrical.html

Countrygurl
01-05-2009, 12:47 PM
The person asking is probably concerned with the wording about if you blow out your fuse..

ill send them that info, VERY helpful. Thank you. I had no idea how you tell what you can run. :)

Cooter
01-05-2009, 01:22 PM
i run on way more than 30 or 50 amps...


http://www.marshallamps.com/downloads/files/stackwallpaper.jpg

steve vai only needs 10 amps..

http://www.carvinmuseum.com/images/vintageads/gftpmoct86vai.jpg

Kymery
01-05-2009, 03:00 PM
The person asking is probably concerned with the wording about if you blow out your fuse..

ill send them that info, VERY helpful. Thank you. I had no idea how you tell what you can run. :)

Ummm...bring spare fuses??

I have blown some fuses..never a main one. Sometimes my griddle blows a fuse..just reset it, or replace it.