50amp Vs 30amp Options

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[font=Comic Sans Ms]Hi everyone! I just talked my husband into buying a popup tent. We're brand spanking new to camping but I think my two girls will love it. Can anyone tell me what's the difference between 50amps vs 30amps (besides 20amps )? Which is better any why?

[Denali]

30 amp service supplies a total of 30 amps of 120 volts AC on a single line.

So-called 50 amp power actually provides two independent 50 amp lines, for a total capacity of 100 amps, over three times the capacity of a 30 amp hookup.

That said, 50 amp power is only used on large RVs, not on pop-ups and smaller trailers and motor homes. 50 amp power is required only if you need to run two or more high-current items simultaneously, such as air conditioners, microwaves, space heaters, electric water heaters, etc.

Many RVs with 30 amp hookups provide a switch that toggles between the air conditioner and another device like the microwave to keep you from tripping the circuit breaker on the campground power pedestal.

20, 30, and 50 amp plugs are configured differently, so you can't plug in to the wrong one.

Whichever type of power you have in your new pop-up, it's good idea to carry adapters to allow you to plug in to any of the three types of receptacles. While the vast majority of parks will have 20- and 30-amp receptacles, and many have 50 amp power as well, occasionally you will find one with only a 20, only a 30, or (rarely) only a 50 amp receptacle. Any RV supply place can help you select the adapters you need.

Have fun in your new RV!