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Old 01-23-2018, 05:26 AM   #14
Dave W
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Near Saratoga Springs,
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This is what works for me

The easiest 'rule of thumb' to me is watts in a service and how I explained it to my non technical DW

30 amps = 3600 watts @120VAC (36 100 watt bulbs)
50 amps per leg is 12,000 watts(120 100 watt bulbs)

Since I carry both 30 and 50 amp cords and adapters make my decision on expected outside temperatures and whether I need both air conditioners. I also factor in length of stay when traveling. Overnight, normally the much easier to handle 30 amp cords, And the DW, she has been 'trained' to not operate too many ' hogs' at the same time.

What 'they' don't tell you is that a 50 amp RV service is really 100 amps and that each leg or conductor is capable of carrying 50 amps.

Easy formulas
20x120 = 2400 watts
30x120 - 3600 watts
50x2x120 = 12000 watts

If the voltage varies, so will the wattage. If a CG system is less or more, then your wattage will change accordingly
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