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11-19-2015, 06:10 AM
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Keeping trailer power on at home
We are moving to a home that will allow us to keep our trailer on our property. Currently we are keeping it at a storage facility.
I plan to add a 30 amp receptacle that will allow me to power up the trailer. Does it make sense to keep it plugged in?
I know our grandson (14) and his buddies will want to camp out in it sometimes at home so that is one of the reasons to power it up.
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11-19-2015, 06:15 AM
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Your trailer will be fine. Just make sure to check the water level in the battery(s) on a frequent basis. I leave mine plugged in, never know when a weekend getaway may occur, even in the backyard.
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11-19-2015, 07:23 AM
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Mine stays plugged in for the season, last thing I want to have to do is empty the fridge after every weekend and then load it up again. We do not plug into a 30 though but we never run the AC or anything while home, just the 2 fridges and lights.
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11-19-2015, 12:53 PM
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Stay up with the batteries. On a prior RV, I had to replace the charge controller with one that was a bit smarter, as OEM would charge and hold to 14.7 - which would quickly kill a battery (months) if you didn't add water.
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11-19-2015, 01:22 PM
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Having it plugged in will allow you to run a dehumidifier. That will help keep it dry and mold free too.
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11-19-2015, 02:02 PM
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We have always kept our trailers plugged in with no problems. Our current trailer is 50amp, but I use adapters to get it to my outside 20amp outlet. Like everybody said, check your water level in your battery(s).
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11-19-2015, 02:09 PM
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Keep mine plugged in stayed in it one night painted bed room
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11-20-2015, 06:25 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I'll keep an eye on the batteries.
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11-20-2015, 08:50 AM
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With my other trailers that I didn't live in I always had them hooked up to the shop and I had a small space heater in them as well as a dehumidifier.
It was always nice to take the laptop in there and do my business work away from the noise in the house. It was so peaceful to be in the trailer when it snowed as it was so quiet 
I'm also going to chime in with others about keeping a good eye on your battery/batteries as the last thing that you want to do is fry them 
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11-21-2015, 10:46 AM
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I don't plug in but use my 160 W solar panel on the roof to keep batteries topped up
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11-23-2015, 08:30 AM
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I would recommend installing a 50A receptacle. Is there any chance in the future that you may purchase a coach that has a 50A service? If you install a 50A receptacle, you're covered for any possible upgrades in the future.
(Ditto everyone else, check your batteries often).
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11-24-2015, 02:29 AM
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Good advice on the 50 ,amp. I'd not thought of that one.
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11-24-2015, 07:30 AM
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deltadude, Howdy;
Consider it as if you were full-timing in it ...
I've had mine plugged-in to the same outlet for 13 months.
The last one was almost 2 years, and so on ... There are
routine maintenance items that are required, but that's just
apart of owning an RV.
Excellent suggestion about the 50 amp. much easier to adapt
to a lower amperage then trying to squeeze an extra 20 from
a 30 amp. system.
hankaye
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11-24-2015, 09:07 AM
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I checked my usage a while back and it was 60 watts but it had been plugged in for a few days and I'm guessing the fridge wasn't running because I think it uses about 300 itself.
Plugged in 24-7
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11-29-2015, 07:34 AM
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Thanks for the input. 50 amps makes sense. No harder to install.
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12-02-2015, 07:49 PM
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Dumb question but I just installed a 50 amp at my house and someone with a 30 amp system can plug into it if they have the right adapter right ? Mine is 50 so I went for the bigger plug ! Cost of my plug was $350. Cheap investment
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12-02-2015, 08:24 PM
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Yes. There is a variety of adaptors known as dog bones, one is 50 to 30A.
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12-04-2015, 07:44 PM
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I installed both a 30 and a 50 amp plug at my last home. This summer I installed a 50 amp at my new home. They are nice to have. Alas, I am getting ready to buy a home in Montana and there is no room to park my RV. Not sure how that will work out yet. Guess I will find out next summer 
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12-04-2015, 07:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nellie1289
Dumb question but I just installed a 50 amp at my house and someone with a 30 amp system can plug into it if they have the right adapter right ? Mine is 50 so I went for the bigger plug ! Cost of my plug was $350. Cheap investment
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Yes, with the adapter. Good investment.
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12-05-2015, 04:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
Yes. There is a variety of adaptors known as dog bones, one is 50 to 30A.
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Sweet thanks i ordered one on Amazon for like 20$
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