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02-07-2018, 01:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2014 Windsport 34f
State: Alabama
Posts: 295
THOR #6507
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Power Post: Useing more than one plug
I have never seen this question before and was just wondering:
When I setup, I plug in my 50amp and then I plug in a 120 cord to the 120 plug and run this to my outdoor table where I plug in different electric cooking items like a griddle, coffee pot and other items.
My friend thought I was doing something wrong and that the CC might complain. Is it wrong to use more than one outlet on a power post?
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Rick & Jan
with Lilly (Most Active Dog) & Mattie (Laziest Dog in the World)
Wally: 2014 Thor Windsport 34f
Toad: (Wally One) 2014 Fiat 500L Trekking (4 Down)
"Welcome to our front porch"
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02-07-2018, 02:15 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Ohio
Posts: 10
THOR #9446
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I'm not exactly an expert in the RV world, but in the marina world, it is very common to use multiple plugs. The one caveat, don't block off access to power for your neighbor if the power pedestal is shared.
Scott
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02-07-2018, 02:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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You are paying for that post, use away!
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2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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02-07-2018, 02:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 34.4
State: Iowa
Posts: 796
THOR #4488
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Most of the campgrounds I use, the pedestal is not shared with another campsite. With that said, I always do that and have for many years.
Although I have an outside plug on my RV, I find it will trip the circuit in my coach when my wife is using her hair blower with the curling iron on. Run a 25' power cord to the 110 on the pedestal, plug in your electric grill and your good to go.
What you are doing is totally acceptable.
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02-07-2018, 02:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 29fe
State: Florida
Posts: 700
THOR #4656
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[QUOTE=rickymac;107400]I have never seen this question before and was just wondering:When I setup, I plug in my 50amp and then I plug in a 120 cord to the 120 plug and run this to my outdoor table where I plug in different electric cooking items like a griddle, coffee pot and other items./QUOTE]
I do the same. Some Campgrounds say one cord only. I see no problem as long as that second cord does not power anything inside of the RV.
I'm sure before long, some EE will be along to give everyone additional information befitting a doctorial dissertation about grounds, hots, neutrals, and phases and dangers therein.
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02-07-2018, 02:39 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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When I take along my C-Max the 30A plug goes to the RV and the 50A plug goes to charge up the car. So far haven't received any complaints.
(I did have a campground breaker trip but it wasn't the extra current from charging my car--it tripped again later after I had unplugged the car.)
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02-07-2018, 02:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2014 Windsport 34f
State: Alabama
Posts: 295
THOR #6507
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Thanks everyone, I did not want to feel like I was stealing power.
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Rick & Jan
with Lilly (Most Active Dog) & Mattie (Laziest Dog in the World)
Wally: 2014 Thor Windsport 34f
Toad: (Wally One) 2014 Fiat 500L Trekking (4 Down)
"Welcome to our front porch"
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02-07-2018, 02:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: South Dakota
Posts: 126
THOR #4935
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I've done it for years, especially if only a 30 amp plug in is available. I have a separate 15a-20a plug for running my residential refrigerator, convertor and separate freezer so I can run both my ac's off the 30 amp plug.
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02-07-2018, 03:03 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Miramar 34.4
State: Florida
Posts: 307
THOR #9721
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There is nothing wrong with using all of the connections on that power post. They are all routed through the same meter and designated to your site.
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Russ Sanderlin
USMC Veteran
2017 Miramar 34.4
RV Travel Bug
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02-07-2018, 03:09 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rickymac
Thanks everyone, I did not want to feel like I was stealing power.
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You paid for the site: you get the post.
It's yours to use as you please!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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02-07-2018, 03:55 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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Not a problem. I use both the 50 and 30 amp outlets, to power the coach and the second AC.
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02-07-2018, 04:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Miramar 34.4
State: Florida
Posts: 307
THOR #9721
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I use the second outlet for my water bay space heater.
Check out what the RV Geeks did using one of the additional outlets on the post.
RV Mod - Installing Our Winter RVing Secret Weapon - TheRVgeeks
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Russ Sanderlin
USMC Veteran
2017 Miramar 34.4
RV Travel Bug
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02-07-2018, 09:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35C
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,132
THOR #3761
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We use the 15A (or 20A) outlet for our heated water hose when needed.
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John
2016 Thor Hurricane 35C with pups Piper and Annabelle
2013 Ford Fiesta toad
FMCA - F457085
Blog - https://traversity.us
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02-07-2018, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Miramar 34.4
State: Florida
Posts: 307
THOR #9721
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jpmihalk
We use the 15A (or 20A) outlet for our heated water hose when needed.
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I was wondering how those get hooked up. I don't have an outlet in my water bay for a heated hose.
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Russ Sanderlin
USMC Veteran
2017 Miramar 34.4
RV Travel Bug
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02-08-2018, 03:12 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35C
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,132
THOR #3761
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tearstone
I was wondering how those get hooked up. I don't have an outlet in my water bay for a heated hose.
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Using the power pedestal is the best way if it is available, sometimes we have had to plug it into the 110V outlet on the side of the RV (which adds to the amp draw on the 50A or 30A leg.)
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John
2016 Thor Hurricane 35C with pups Piper and Annabelle
2013 Ford Fiesta toad
FMCA - F457085
Blog - https://traversity.us
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