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tobyjack


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Since I have been told that there is no such thing as a dumb question, I will throw this out and hope that that is true.  We recently bought a 1990 36 foot Airex from the second owner who knew very little about it.  Everything works but I do not know if it is a 30 amp or 50 amp electrical system.  How does one determine that?



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I would guess based on the age and size that you have a 30 amp system...3 air conditioners, electric heat, electric cooktop, etc.....usually indicates 50 amp.....sometimes your switch in the electric bay will note the amperage....

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Is the cord 3 prong or 4 prong?
3=30 amp
4= 50 amp
This is just in the RV world, not in a sticks and bricks world..

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http://www.rv-dreams.com/rv-electrical.html has a nice photo that Howard found:

30-Amp Rig Or A 50-Amp Rig?



-- Edited by bjoyce on Monday 23rd of December 2013 06:43:34 PM

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This why I love this site. I can always find an answer. Thank you all for your responses. I now know that I have a 30 amp system.

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tobyjack


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bjoyce wrote:

http://www.rv-dreams.com/rv-electrical.html has a nice photo that Howard found:

30-Amp Rig Or A 50-Amp Rig?

 

I guess if I had spent a little more time digging I would have found this article on my own.  It makes everything much more clear.  Thanks.



-- Edited by bjoyce on Monday 23rd of December 2013 06:43:34 PM

 



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