Willphoto
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- Jan 5, 2013
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Hello folks,
Since I am new to the RV world and I have not camped for a very long time, boy scouts to be precise, I need some info on electric plugs. The camper I have is a 66' Chariot and the owner had a large extension cord wired into a 30 amp fuse box. The plug on the end of the cord is a 3 prong with ground, like you would find on any household extension cord. Is this the right plug for a 30 amp service at a camp ground? I just put in a new circuit breaker box for 30 amps and wondering if I should go to 50 amp with a 4 prong cord?
I have looked all over the web for the different plug and service hook ups for camp grounds and have had no luck at all. I see the 50 amp cord is really expensive and do not know how many feet I would need? I also purchased a generator which has a 3 prong outlet, but not a 4 prong outlet. I will not be using much electric in my camper except for computer equipment and a small refrigerator.
The only reason I ask about 50 amp service, there is an article I read saying that it puts a strain on the 50 amp service if you use a 30 amp hook up.
I think I am as confused as this post is. :-\ I hope you can understand what I am asking, I just do not want to pull into a campsite and have the wrong type of plug to have electric service.
Thanks,
Mark - a newbe wanna be RV'er
Since I am new to the RV world and I have not camped for a very long time, boy scouts to be precise, I need some info on electric plugs. The camper I have is a 66' Chariot and the owner had a large extension cord wired into a 30 amp fuse box. The plug on the end of the cord is a 3 prong with ground, like you would find on any household extension cord. Is this the right plug for a 30 amp service at a camp ground? I just put in a new circuit breaker box for 30 amps and wondering if I should go to 50 amp with a 4 prong cord?
I have looked all over the web for the different plug and service hook ups for camp grounds and have had no luck at all. I see the 50 amp cord is really expensive and do not know how many feet I would need? I also purchased a generator which has a 3 prong outlet, but not a 4 prong outlet. I will not be using much electric in my camper except for computer equipment and a small refrigerator.
The only reason I ask about 50 amp service, there is an article I read saying that it puts a strain on the 50 amp service if you use a 30 amp hook up.
I think I am as confused as this post is. :-\ I hope you can understand what I am asking, I just do not want to pull into a campsite and have the wrong type of plug to have electric service.
Thanks,
Mark - a newbe wanna be RV'er