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BGeorge · 07-01-2018, 07:56 AM

Looking forward to seeing the new 28-5C model.
I have question about it. Northwood says it has a 50amp only. Does that mean it can't be hooked up to a 30amp and if you did, what would be the result? Would the air conditioner run, etc.? Trying to decide on the 295T or the new 28-5C. Haven't seen one yet. thanks

Skip426 · 07-01-2018, 08:47 AM

Welcome to iRV2.

50 amp RV power; two hot legs of 50 amp 120 volt power, total of 100 amps available; is required for all systems in the RV to be operating at once.

You can use the RV with a 30 amp power source and adapters; BUT!!! you're only getting 30% of the power required, so energy management is required .
If the RV has two air conditioners , you can only use one, you must turn off the AC when using the microwave , etc. etc. etc.

BGeorge · 07-01-2018, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip426

Welcome to iRV2.

50 amp RV power; two hot legs of 50 amp 120 volt power, total of 100 amps available; is required for all systems in the RV to be operating at once.

You can use the RV with a 30 amp power source and adapters; BUT!!! you're only getting 30% of the power required, so energy management is required .

If the RV has two air conditioners , you can only use one, you must turn off the AC when using the microwave , etc. etc. etc.

Thank you

DavenFla · 07-01-2018, 12:33 PM

Think of 50 amp service as being 240 vac, single ph, just like your house. 120vac @ two legs = 240 vac.

Get a dog bone adapter and you can plug your 240vac into 120vac. However if there is anything requires 240 vac then we have a problem houston.

Wattage is usually the issue

120 x 30= 3600w
240vac 12000 w
120 x 50= 6000w
120 x 50 = 6000w

BGeorge · 09-09-2018, 06:21 AM

Brought home 295T yesterday. Decideded against 285C. Was a difficult decision to make but the 285C con list was too great. No longer a wannabe!

Cumminsfan · 09-09-2018, 09:17 AM

Just looking at the pics of the 28-5C it seems the tv viewing from the right side on the sofa would be a little distracting. Also in that short of a TT, the island and weird dinette seems cluttered.
The 29-5T is way more open and gives you another seating option.

JameyT · 09-23-2018, 10:08 PM

We have 30 amp service, and we can use the microwave and AC at the same time, same as our last 5er.

Just FYI.

1361 · 09-24-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BGeorge

Brought home 295T yesterday. Decideded against 285C. Was a difficult decision to make but the 285C con list was too great. No longer a wannabe!

Congrats on your new 29-5t. That is a nice trailer. My wife's favorite.

I think I'd like the 28-5c more if they got rid of the island sink and moved it to the pantry wall. Made the couch slide out a stationery wall (not a slide). Then flipped the dinette over. It would be more conducive for guests and conversation. It's a nice length, but it's not usable/pack-able with the slides in.

edit... Larger tanks too. The large capacity tanks of the 27-5 are a huge plus for me. It would be great to see these on the 28-5 as well.