30 vrs. 50 amp hook-up

[PARAPTOR]

Originally Posted by Frank G

Sorry for the delay. Found the tripped GFI receptacle in the bathroom. Would you believe almost all of the receptacles are daisy chained off of one GFI. (about 8 0r 9) The exception being the Washer/Dryer outlet and the BR TV.

The only other Issue is the lack of a handy outlet for a C-pap machine.

Thanks everyone for your input, a lot was learned.

for getting back to us, Good Job!!

I agree with sourdough I would also recommend that you monitor the situation and if it continues try and relate it to some event such as rain (moisture in outside plugs) movement of say the slide (wearing insulation, pinched wires), As designed it does not take much to trip these GFI outlets.

In regard to your comment ".... a lot was learned .." That is what this forum is all about, sharing information and thereby learning from each other.

[Outback 325BH]

Having regular receptacles downstream is the correct way to install. More than one GFCI on the same circuit is a waste of money and serves no purpose... although doesn't hurt anything.


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[ctbruce]

Chalk this one up in the WIN column....

Chip Bruce, RPh
Kansas City, MO
2016 Fuzion Impact 312
2017 3500HD Silverado LTZ

[Frank G]

Originally Posted by Outback 325BH

Having regular receptacles downstream is the correct way to install. More than one GFCI on the same circuit is a waste of money and serves no purpose... although doesn't hurt anything.


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I thoroughly understand this is the correct way to install. The point I was trying to make was the number of downstream receptacles. In the 325RL it cover the receptacles in the following area's. Bathroom, Kitchen, Island, Living area including the TV & Fireplace, Outside Kitchen including the refrigerator and TV. When you through in the everyday living items like curling Irons, Instant Pot, Toaster and Coffee Pot that circuit might be pushed to it's limit.

[sourdough]

Originally Posted by Frank G

I thoroughly understand this is the correct way to install. The point I was trying to make was the number of downstream receptacles. In the 325RL it cover the receptacles in the following area's. Bathroom, Kitchen, Island, Living area including the TV & Fireplace, Outside Kitchen including the refrigerator and TV. When you through in the everyday living items like curling Irons, Instant Pot, Toaster and Coffee Pot that circuit might be pushed to it's limit.

I've never seen a trailer being wired but that sure sounds like a lot to put on one circuit. How many AC breakers do you have?

Just went to look at mine and I've got 10 breakers (15 & 20 amp - FAR more than my 50A service could carry). TV, fireplace, AC, microwave etc. have individual circuits. Then the living room, GFCI, bedroom, kitchen also have individual circuits. I have not flipped them to check exactly what is what but yours sure doesn't sound like they have broken them out like that.

[Outback 325BH]

Originally Posted by Frank G

I thoroughly understand this is the correct way to install. The point I was trying to make was the number of downstream receptacles. In the 325RL it cover the receptacles in the following area's. Bathroom, Kitchen, Island, Living area including the TV & Fireplace, Outside Kitchen including the refrigerator and TV. When you through in the everyday living items like curling Irons, Instant Pot, Toaster and Coffee Pot that circuit might be pushed to it's limit.

For sure, that is a lot of receptacles on one circuit. The GFCI discussion kind of clouds that issue but is not relevant.

However...
If on a 20 amp circuit, I would make sure the GFCI is a 20 amp GFCI. Unlike the standard practice of pig-tailing regular receptacles (which prevents total downstream current from flowing through the receptacle -- don't know if your RV uses that practice or not), GFCI's have to have all current flow through them to provide downstream protection. This means you should have a 20 amp GFCI on a 20 amp circuit. Mine does not and I bet yours doesn't either.

Given how many receptacles you have on your circuit, you'll want to be able to use as much of that 20 amps as you can. A 15amp GFCI might run into problems if you try to pull 20 amps through it. I have not investigated the potential issues, but I know there are both 15 and 20 amp GFCI's available. I have them in my home... and are wired the exact same.

Just a recommendation to maximize your circuit.


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