TylerOSU
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Hi fine folks, I have a very pressing matter that is TIME SENSITIVE.
My wife and are going to buy a travel trailer/5th wheel in the next week and place it in a nearby RV Park, for STATIONARY, Shore Power living for months-years.
My main concerns are these:
We are down between two models:
A 1988 Fleetwood Cimmaron TT 30footer $2400
OR a 1996 KIT COMPANION ROAD RANGER 28ET TT. $3000
Both have similar layouts, but the 96 is newer AND looks better as well as coming from a dealer, unlike the Fleetwood. Price difference isn't too bad, might be able to bring down the 96 a little.
***But here is my MAIN issue***
Will the 1988 TT be able to power a PS3/Flat SCreen TV(40inch, might go down to 30-25)/Sat Reciever(Dish network) from ONE outlet(with $50 PC type surge protector plugged in)from 110v Shore power from the RV Park?
Same goes for the 96, though I would think it would be able to handle it better with 8 years newer tech and less wear and tear.
Also whether the 88 has a simpler fuse box or actuall circuit breakers...anyone know...what's the cut-off points for that? Kinda of like fuel injected engines verus the older carburator ones.
*I do plan on buying a $100-200 Surge Protector/Voltage Meter deal that connects to the ShorePower lines to help ensure no crazy issues of too high or low voltage.
Please help, we are up against the wall time wise.
THANKS!
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Rolling Condo
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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.
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TylerOSU
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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!)
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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.
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A $90 surge protector will only guard against surges, a $250 multi function one will protect against over/under voltage, and have a delay restart to protect AC compressor.
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TylerOSU
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Bumpyroad wrote:A $90 surge protector will only guard against surges, a $250 multi function one will protect against over/under voltage, and have a delay restart to protect AC compressor.
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yeah going to go higher than lower on that one for sure.
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TylerOSU
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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.
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.
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RJsfishin
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Quote:
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.
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Why do you tell people stuff like that ? All it takes is a $10 adapter !
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RJsfishin wrote:Quote:
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.
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Why do you tell people stuff like that ? All it takes is a $10 adapter ! Yes, all it takes is a $10 adapter but..... you will not convert a 30A service to 50A by simply adding an adapter. In order to get a 50A service, you will have to change the cord, plug, and panel. Then the TT circuits could be distributed in the new panel. 50A is 220V.....30A is 110V. THIS is why he said this.
To the OP.... figure out your amp draw to determine what you can and cannot run on 30A. Make sure you factor in the AC, water heater (if running on AC), Refer (if running on AC) as well as your lights. Even though you will be plugged into shore power, you will still need to retain your converter...It is required to operate lights, vents, furnace, and anything else that utilizes 12V power. Make sure you factor in anything you will plug in also.... IE coffee pot, toaster, ect.
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To answer the OP's question without getting off topic:
Either RV will handle those electronics. You are going to be using the 120 volt circuits, just like in your house. The 120 volt electric panel will have circuit breakers, just like your house. Plugging those electronics into one outlet should work just fine. The outlets will most likely be on a 15 amp circuit, just like in your house. And just like in your house, if you have too much on one circuit, the circuit breaker will trip.
Now the 30 amp verses the 50 amp service to the RV itself. The 30 amp service will not handle several energy hog appliances at the same time. Electric water heater, air conditioner, microwave, and portable electric heater are the energy hogs most seen in an RV. With 30 amp, you can run any one of theses appliances with your normal other stuff usually without tripping a braker. The RV's you are looking at probably do not have an electric water heater, so no worry there. It is easy to manage the electric load...do things such as turning off the A/C when using the microwave.
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