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05-13-2019, 08:30 PM #1
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2020 2800BH Hardwired EMS
So the Imagine 2800BH comes with the mandatory pre-wire for a second air conditioner since a couple years now (I think). Mine has a single AC, but since it's prewired for a second one it comes with a 50 amp cord and connection. I didn't realize this until I picked up the trailer on the weekend (I was hoping for a 30 amp cord). I live in eastern Canada and I don't ever see myself adding a second AC. Should I be looking at installing a EMS-HW50C or can I go with a EMS-HW30C? Based on what I've seen, the factory wiring in the 2800BH is 6 gauge, will the EMS-HW30C only work with 10 gauge wire which means I'll need to use the EMS-HW50C?
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Ivor
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05-14-2019, 04:53 AM #2
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Personally, I would install the 50A EMS.....and the reason is this. You have a 50A service coming into the trailer.....50 A cord, plug, wiring, and breaker panel. If you install a 30A EMS, that would be a bottle neck in the electrical service line for any future use. Also, the 30A unit will not have provisions for the 4 wire service that you have, there will only be provisions for landing 3 wires. So the answer to your question is no, you cannot install a 30A EMS in a trailer that is setup for 50A
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05-14-2019, 05:06 AM #3
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On our previous TT , 30 amp , it would sometimes trip the breaker at the pole when trying to use the a/c , hot water heater on electric , and the microwave. Having the 50 amp service is helpful for this problem that sometimes occurs. I would install the 50 amp version , in fact I have done this on our 29RS that does not have a second a/c.
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05-14-2019, 06:47 AM #4
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Thanks for the replies. Yeah I realized the issue with there only being two terminals on the 30 amp relay this morning, that won't work. A bit of a brain fart there. That's a good point about running multiple electrical appliances at the same time tripping the 30 amp breaker.
It seems like most campsites around here are 30 amp unless you request a 50amp, those are typically pull through sites for large 5th wheels and motor homes. I doubt I'll ever use the the 50 amp unless that's all a camp ground has available. I'm thinking about buying a 50' long 30 amp cord and and 50 amp twist lock to 30 amp adapter and leaving the 50 amp cord at home. I'll have to decide on a surge protector or EMS and then figure out if I want to spring for the 50 amp hardwired.
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05-14-2019, 06:57 AM #5
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