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frater_secessus [50A shore power] 		electrical:shore_power [2017/10/11 13:09]
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 The RV can also run off a 15A/20A outlet with an adapter but would have to be careful about loads (heavy loads like a single A/C unit, electric cooktop, or microwave would have to be run one at a time).  The RV can also run off a 15A/20A outlet with an adapter but would have to be careful about loads (heavy loads like a single A/C unit, electric cooktop, or microwave would have to be run one at a time). 
 ===== 50A shore power ===== ===== 50A shore power =====
-50A systems are most common in large, luxury RVs with two or more A/C units.((NEMA 14-50, http://www.rv-project.com/resources/nemaconn.php))  The 50A RV power pedestal has //two// 50A legs((http://www.myrv.us/electric/Pg/50amp_Service.htm)) ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split-phase_electric_power|split-phase]])and can deliver 12,000W of power.((http://rvservices.koa.com/rvinformation/rvmaintenance/rv-electrical-101.asp)) +{{ https://greentransportation.info/ev-charging/range-confidence/chap8-tech/img/nema-14-50-wiring-diagram.png?200}} 50A systems are most common in large, luxury RVs with two or more A/C units.((NEMA 14-50, http://www.rv-project.com/resources/nemaconn.php))  The 50A RV power pedestal has //two// 50A legs((http://www.myrv.us/electric/Pg/50amp_Service.htm)) ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split-phase_electric_power|split-phase]]) and can deliver 6,000W of power on each leg.((http://www.myrv.us/electric/Pg/50amp_Service.htm))
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-**IMPORTANT:**  This same connector is used residentially for electric stoves, which use 240v.  If you are having a shore power receptable installed ensure the installer knows your RV runs off 120v.   +
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electrical/shore_power.txt · Last modified: 2024/04/30 12:43 by frater_secessus

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