Elec. sys. remodel - suggestions wanted 1984FC35SB

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

Hi Gary:

In '85 some FC's only had the 50 amp connection and there were no 30 amp
connectors in the out side elect hook up compartment. The Coaches were
wired for it but the 30 amps were not hooked up.

I leave the 30 amp shore power cords at home in storage now. By using the
50 amp cord you will have 50 amps per leg, using the adapter on the 50 amp
to 30 amp you will have a TOTAL of 30 amps, that is aprox 15 amps per leg
on shore power. You can run one AC unit but not two or you can rum most
things in the coach but not an AC and Microwave as for instance. For sure
no hair driers,,,

Charolette and I traveled for 3 years on the road with what you describe
but I did not separate the house and start batteries. I had 6 house/start
batteries plus the gen set battery on an isolator. Worked nicely for me.
But keep in mind, camping for us is either shore power hook up of the gen
set runs, period. Of course that is the only thing for a gen set and that
is run,,run,,run as that is it's purpose in life.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
Duncan, Oklahoma

At 06:45 PM 1/18/2009 +0000, you wrote:
>I'm in the early stages of a complete remodel on my 84FC35SB and
>first up is the electrical system.
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>One thing that would make the design simpler is to disconnect the two
>30A runs and only use the 50A connector with a "cheater" adapter on
>the 50A cord.
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>If I understand this correctly the only downside to this is if you
>hook up to shore power you will be limited to 30A MAX and never have
>the infrequently used option of connecting to two separate 30A
>supplies. Is this the ONLY downside? Have I over looked something?
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>I'm also convinced I'm going to need a separate house battery bank
>for the type of travel we anticipate so I will have one alternator,
>one shore hook-up and one generator (currently being refurbed for
>reliable operation). If anyone have done a similar remodel, I would
>absolutely love for you to share what you did. When I look at the
>options I'm overwhelmed by the choices and I've got to solidify this
>design soon.
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>Regards,
>GPSGary
>1984FC35SB
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