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SVanderkolff

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We have a 27 ft Autumn ridge travel trailer that we have at a camp sight as a seasonal for the first time. The campground has 30 Amp service with one plug available for our camper. The hydro usage is metered and we pay for it.
The problem is that when we plug more than one grill into the camper , the breaker trips.
Is there a way of splitting off a 20 amp circuit from the 30 amp service so we can run not only our grills but the all important mini fridge, without blowing the breakers.
I am not particularly mechanically inclined so a solution that involves paying for something is preferable.
Thanks for your help.
Steve
 
The short answer is no.  You are still only limited to 30 amps total by the CG no matter how many times you split it.  Most grills are 1500 watts or about 12 or 13 amps + the mini frig +the 120v to 12v convertor (lights) = you should be fine.  Once you add the second grill or any other major power hog you will trip the breaker.  2 Grills = 24 or 25 amps of your 30, not leaving much room for anything else.

Try to get by with just using one grill at a time.
 
The other solution is to get a propane grill to use outside. Unless the weather is bad, it will do a great job of cooking while using zero amps. 
 
SVanderkolff said:
The problem is that when we plug more than one grill into the camper , the breaker trips.
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Which breaker trips, the one in the RV or the one on the campground pedestal?
If it's the one in the RV, check and see if there's a 20 Amp outlet on the CG pedestal along with the 30 Amp outlet?
If there is, why not run a heavy extension cord from the 20 Amp outlet to your grill. Just make sure the cord is a heavy gauge cord so it don't melt. 
 
This is a math problem, not a power problem.

You need to have a pretty good idea of the current requirements for your various devices, and use them in a manner not to exceed 30 amps.

We're at a fairgrounds this weekend with 20 amp service, so we have to pay closer attention
 
Welcome to the Forum, Steve!

Very good answers above.  If you have only one 30A plug available, and no other source of power, then you only have 30A available. Period.

IF a second 20A plug is available, get a 12Gauge extension cord to run separately.  However, the two plugs may be running from the same 30A breaker, in which case, see Line 1.

The other solution, as Sarge said, is go with a gas grill.  No electricity required.

Just curious...  What kind of breakfast for how many people requires two grills??  ???
 
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