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    Posted: 11 Feb 2011 at 1:29pm
when reserving sites, how many amps do i need?  20,30,50?  can i get too many amps and not be able to hook up?
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Normally either 30 or 50. If it is a 50 amp hookup you will Need an adapter http://rvbasics.com/techtips/50-to-30-amp-adapter.html.  I pickuped one at our local Walmart, although not all Walmarts carry RV Stuff.  If it's a 30 just plug it into the power post.
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Posts: 767 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Feb 2011 at 2:22pm
Your trailer is wired for 30 amp service, but you can choose any of the three sites you've mentioned.  However, you may need an adapter.  

20 amp sites - and the same thing for 15 amp sites too - have standard outlets like you have at home that you'd plug a lamp into.  Using an adapter (like this one), you can plug your trailer in.  You will have to be a little careful with the high-wattage appliances, tho, otherwise you'll throw a breaker at the campground post.  If you want to use the micro/convection oven, you'll have to turn off the A/C first and vice-versa.  If a hairdryer and curling iron are plugged in, the A/C and microwave must be turned off.  But, its not much of a sacrifice to hook up to 15 amp service.

For 30 amp sites, just plug in and you're set.

On 50 amp sites, its common to find power posts that have 30 amp plugs too (plus 15 amp); just plug in and you're set.  However, you can't expect to always find a 30 amp plug on a 50 amp site, so you may need an adapter (like this one).

When buying an adapter, I suggest that you stay away from the wall-wart style (like this one or this one) and stick with dogbone-style ones like I've linked above.  The cheap wall-warts tend to heat up with heavy use of the A/C.  The dogbones hang neater of the campground plug and are less likely to pull out naturally or should someone trip on the power cord.
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thank you for the helpful info!
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Without an adapter you can't plug into 50amps so there is nothing to worry about.  Its mistake proof.

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I just thought of something.  With an adapter you can plug into 15/20amp house style outlets.  It is always a good idea to have one of them.   You can run most things in the camper with that amperage.  Not the AC but all your lights, TV, radio etc.  I THINK  you can even run the microwave as long as you don't have much else running.

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Posts: 88 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Feb 2011 at 8:59pm
Thanks already got one of dem :)
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Here is a thread discussing the wattage of the various 'pod appliances.  A 15 amp outlet can support a 1800 watt load and a 20 amp outlet can do 2400 - but ideally you should stay below that somewhat.

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1309&KW=&PID=11793&title=measured-wattage-of-pod-appliances#11793
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Posts: 88 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Feb 2011 at 9:53am
okay a couple more stupid ?'s...

does "full hook up" mean there is a sewer or something like that?

also when a site says it has water, do i need to have my own connector hose to get the water into the pod?

thanks again as always...
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Posts: 672 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Feb 2011 at 11:06am

Yes, you do need your own water hose to hook up at a site. It is a good idea to have two hoses, one that you use only for your fresh water and one to flush your sewer lines. No question is stupid.    Full hook up is water, electric and sewer.    Goose                         
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