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Old 02-27-2016, 06:32 PM   #1
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50Amp vs 30Amp service on a 26BH

So I ordered my 26BH today. Now I'm second guessing not getting the 50Amp service. Anyone think this is a big deal? So I can't run the AC and the microwave at the same time. I think I can deal with that.
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Old 02-27-2016, 06:46 PM   #2
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We opted for 30amp, 13,500btu A/C, and have no regrets.

(Edit: Thanks to Crabman. We've tripped the breaker one time; A/C on, electric water heater on, and DW plugged in her hair dryer.)
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For the cost I felt it was worth it. Went with 50amp, one less thing to worry bout. 15k AC running, tv on inside, coffee pot going, outside fridge, radio on outside etc. As Tim the Toolman would say MORE POWER! It's camping, but we love our comforts.
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Never been an issue for me. I have tripped the breaker maybe a couple times over 6 years when the AC/microwave and electric hot water heater were inadvertently all on at the same time.
I just turned one of them off and reset the breaker. Without a second AC unit you do not need the 50 amp IMO. If you want it, that`s a different matter. But its not a must have.
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Yeah and I bought the 15k AC...
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Yeah and I bought the 15k AC...
Me too.
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Me too.

Ok, good. What state do you camp in? I live in Texas and figured we'd be comfortable enough with just one AC unit.
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Up in Ohio almost all State Parks are 50 amp now. No brainer for me.
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Anyone live in a hot climate with one AC unit? Should I have bought two units? Hell, I'm used to a tent so any cool air at all should make me happy.
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My DW with the toaster, electric griddle on at the same time. POP!
Hair dryer on, toaster on. POP!!
Toast sitting in the toaster not coming up. Same question...what's with this toaster??
No matter how many times I told her. POP!!!

50 amp= happy DH.
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Up in Ohio almost all State Parks are 50 amp now. No brainer for me.
Yeah no doubt it can have its advantages, and if you are in a 30 amp only park you can still use the 50 to 30 adapter. If ordering a new one I would likely consider the 50 amp upgrade as well. Its just not a deal killer if you don`t have it.
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I`m not seeing the 50 amp or the 2nd AC as an available option on the 26BH. I would think the 15K AC on a 29' no slide unit with the thermal package would do the job well even in Texas.
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Sorry to through this thread off the rails.... What's a "chill N stor"
A hip way of saying refrigerator?
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Sorry to through this thread off the rails.... What's a "chill N stor"
A hip way of saying refrigerator?
Outdoor frig, I assume.
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The only time we ever popped a breaker (20amp) is if we use the griddle outside (outlet) and the coffee maker at the same time... the microwave and A/C will not pop a breaker.

We have camped in 95 degree weather with ungodly humidity and we were nice and cool. We went to the beach for a while, when we got back, the entire outside of the camper was wet with condensation - nice and cool 70 degrees inside!
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Sorry to through this thread off the rails.... What's a "chill N stor"
A hip way of saying refrigerator?
It is the outside refrigerator. One of my few complaints with our TT - that fridge gives off a ton of heat and makes the bunk area very hot. We didn't use it this past summer because of that - I plan to make a bracket so I can pull it out and plug it in outside - we only use it for drinks anyway...
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Our 26BHS has 30 amp and we've never tripped the breaker. The 30 amp cord is pretty thick, stiff and sometimes hard to put back. I imagine that a 50 amp cord would be more so.
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I went with the standard 30amp on my new 38fdds. I went with the upgraded 15k a/c option. The rig is 40'4" long. My seasonal spot down Cape Cod can get hot in July/August, but there's always an ocean breeze. I'm hoping the single 15k AC will be sufficient. I guess I'll find out!
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Old 02-27-2016, 09:58 PM   #20
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Yeah crabman, I think you may be right. I don't think it's an option.

Even if it is, you guys have me convinced that I don't need it. Thanks.
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