Elec. sys. remodel - suggestions wanted 1984FC35SB

[Gardner Yeaw]

Gary,
On my first bird, a '78FC33, the previous owner had eliminated the
30 amp connectors. I used a 30 to 50 amp shore line at 30 amp sites,
and a 50 amp shore line at 50 amp sites. I never found a use for the
two 30 amp situation in modern campgrounds. I am sure you could
buy/build an adapter for your 50 amp connection to accomodate two 30
amp sources. I see no practical reason for the two 30 amp connectors
other than if you hapen to have the two 30 amp shore lines and want
to store them.


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Al Scudder"
wrote:
>
> Coming from my Boating side of my life to RV'in I can tell you that
in Boating and at all boating supply houses you can take 2 30 amp
outlet to a cheater box to make the 50 amp trip. The box is $$ but
they do work. I would not be able to tell you of the reliability when
you have a oven micro, charger, hot water heater all come on a the
same time for the most part boat marina only have 30 amp services
except in very large docks that will accommodate a large vessel.
>
> Scooter 2000XL Ocqueoc, MI
>
> From: hippieforever3
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 1:45 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Elec. sys. remodel - suggestions wanted
1984FC35SB
>
> I'm in the early stages of a complete remodel on my 84FC35SB and
> first up is the electrical system.
>
> 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.
>
> 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?
>
> 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.
>
> Regards,
> GPSGary
> 1984FC35SB
>