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Old 08-31-2005, 09:19 PM   #4
Jack Mayer
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Join Date: May 2005
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I've also never seen a 5th wheel wired for 220-volt. You have 2- 50 amp "legs", each of which is feeding half your loadcenter. All your appliances and circuits are wired for 120-volt.

I also use a short 50-amp-marine-to-30 amp converter that attaches to the side of the RV at the marine connector. I then use a standard 30 amp cord (30' ones are available at WalMart) to plug into the park power. I also carry a 50' 30 amp cord, a 50 amp 25' extension cord, and various adaptors. I have a 30-amp autoformer I use OFTEN when running airconditioning on 30 amps. I have never found a need for a 50-amp autoformer in over 5 years fulltime. 50-amp service is almost always good.

BTW, I have only used the 50-amp extension once, but I would hate to be without 50-amp if it was available, esp. in the summer if you are in hot areas.

Just what works for me.
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