I'm planning my elect. layout and I'm going with 50 amp service. The only panels I can fine are 100 amp. What did you guys do to get around this problem? This is a 1971 05 Eagle. Thanks Ken
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50 amp service
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Re: 50 amp service
Ken, I by-passed the main breaker and ran the power to a 50 amp (240) breaker that feeds the two sides of the breaker box (panel). At least that is what I recall doing (could check if necessary).
Also, you are supposed to have a 50 amp breaker right at the entrance to the coach (for the shore power). The generator has 40 amp breakers (10KW wired for 240). I think I am covered.
May not be code, but it seems to work just fine. It would be terrible if the safetyman burned his coach to the ground
Jim
Also, you are supposed to have a 50 amp breaker right at the entrance to the coach (for the shore power). The generator has 40 amp breakers (10KW wired for 240). I think I am covered.
May not be code, but it seems to work just fine. It would be terrible if the safetyman burned his coach to the ground
Jim
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Re: 50 amp service
Thanks Jim,rv_safetyman wrote:Ken, I by-passed the main breaker and ran the power to a 50 amp (240) breaker that feeds the two sides of the breaker box (panel). At least that is what I recall doing (could check if necessary).
Also, you are supposed to have a 50 amp breaker right at the entrance to the coach (for the shore power). The generator has 40 amp breakers (10KW wired for 240). I think I am covered.
May not be code, but it seems to work just fine. It would be terrible if the safetyman burned his coach to the ground
Jim
That's kind of what I was thinking but wanted to hear from some one in the know. Ken