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marshalltkdb
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I have a 30 amp Travel trailer and currently I'm hooked up to a 30 amp service that has my RV plug in and also two standard plug-ins which I use to run some power to a small shed that I have behind my camper. The 30 amp service does not provide enough power to my camper and to run the small refrigerator and lights in my shed. So, I am wanting to upgrade to a 50 amp service but not sure how that would work?? Can I have a 50 amp service and have 30 amps just for my camper and have 20 amps just for the shed, and if so, how in the heck would this get wired???
 
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Gary Carter
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WOW! What are you growing in the shed?

A 50 amp circuit has 2 120vac legs so you have 240vac at the box.

If you need more information you may need to contact someone who knows electric circuits.


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Doorman
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The low cost way would be to just run a dedicated 20 amp circuit to your shed. That would give you the full 30 amp for the trailer.


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Welcome to the forums! Since you asked the question, it seems you don't have a lot of experience. Hire an electrician; wiring is not something to be done by anyone not familiar with electrical codes and safety.


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Kevin
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Originally posted by marshalltkdb:
I have a 30 amp Travel trailer and currently I'm hooked up to a 30 amp service that has my RV plug in and also two standard plug-ins which I use to run some power to a small shed that I have behind my camper. The 30 amp service does not provide enough power to my camper and to run the small refrigerator and lights in my shed.

Rusty's advice is: "The best advice you will get here." Sounds to me like your camper and shed will be up in smoke. Call the electrician before you need to call 911! Wink
 
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How far is the shed from your breaker panel? Did you wire the circuit yourself? You could have voltage drop if too small a wire was used.


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