I want to change out my 30 amp service for a 50 amp

[NCTarheel]

is it possible to change an existing 30 amp electrical service for a 50 amp service? and if so has anyone here done it? TIA

[NCTarheel]

is it possible to change an existing 30 amp electrical service for a 50 amp service? and if so has anyone here done it? TIA

[JimmyDee]

Being an electrician, I would say it is possible and likely to cost a bit to do it. The way I've seen some of the electircal panels packed away under a shelf, I would not want to do it but it is a doable project.
Jim

[Bob Hatch]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NCTarheel:
is it possible to change an existing 30 amp electrical service for a 50 amp service? and if so has anyone here done it? TIA </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Not to a trailer, but to my Winnebago.

See it all here.
http://www.bobhatch.com/electricStuff/30to50amp.htm

[NCTarheel]

Thank you for the replies and information, food for thought.

[Bob Hatch]

Because you most likely don't have a generator, or automatic transfer switch, the conversion for you would be easier.

Replace the shore power cord. Run 6/3 w ground wire to the main breaker box, and redo that. If the main is a 120 volt only, you'll have to buy a new box. You will need new main breakers, 50 amp, double pole, but if you have a pretty firm grasp on electric wiring, it should only take you about a day, and $150 to $200 or so.

[Hitchhiker]

I've been thinking about doing this conversion to my rig too, I'll be watching the responses that come here.

My rig is a 5th wheel and I'm not sure if my breaker panel box has a split buss or not, it's in a confined area and is hard to get into. Another issue I need to noodle out is how I'd handle my input from the generator prep package and my inverter.

[Don in E Texas]

I might be wrong, but isn't the main reason for 50 amp service in most RV's for a 2nd a/c unit? Why not leave all wiring the same and just add a 2nd small panel for the 2nd a/c unit and have a 2nd power cord - 20 amp. Most RV parks have 20 amp outlets along with 30 amp. All factory wiring would remain untouched.

I have 50 amp in the bus conversion (all-electric coach)-- plus two transfer switches to handle shore power, gen set power, inverter power. I'd hate to put all that into the small spaces in a regular RV. Impossible in my Airstream.

Just some thoughts

don

[Hitchhiker]

I only have one 15,000 BTU air conditioner. I want the AC and water heater on one leg and my wife's electric coffee pot, microwave oven, toaster oven, and hair dryer on the other leg.

[jaycocamprs]

I have also given this some thought. My plan would be to install a new small panel and feed the existing panel with 1 leg. Move the water heater to the other and add 2 outlets, for hair dryer and/or electric heaters. This would only cost me the water heater if only 1 leg was available, which is what gets turned off now.

[charliez]

Don't change the 30 for a 50. Add a 50 and run the 30 as a sub panel. Simple.