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08-25-2014, 09:00 PM
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New to motor home
Hello,
Just bought a 1999 National Tropical. We took our first trip this past weekend at Joe Pool Lake in Texas. Just wanted to check and see what the home would do and not do. I discovered that if you have a 50 amp, that you do not want to go somewhere that just has 30 amp! Hope there are more Tropical owners out there.
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08-25-2014, 09:03 PM
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Thor Owners Club
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Good luck with your new rig....
Safe and Happy Travels.
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08-25-2014, 09:05 PM
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Solo Rvers Club
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Glad you're aboard. Congrats on the new to you rig. Enjoy your adventures and be safe.
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08-25-2014, 09:14 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lone Star State
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There are many National owners here:
National RV Owner's Forum - iRV2 Forums
Enjoy and safe travels
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08-26-2014, 07:20 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Columbus, MS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GRUMPY BEAR
Hello,
Just bought a 1999 National Tropical. We took our first trip this past weekend at Joe Pool Lake in Texas. Just wanted to check and see what the home would do and not do. I discovered that if you have a 50 amp, that you do not want to go somewhere that just has 30 amp! Hope there are more Tropical owners out there.
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Welcome to IRV2! It's great to have you join the gang here! 
You can get an adapter, commonly called a dogbone, that will allow you to plug into a 30A pedestal!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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08-26-2014, 08:04 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Notasulga, AL
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Check out Camping World ( www.campingworld.com). They carry most every kind of adaptor you can imagine needing. If you don't have a brick and mortar store nearby, you can just order it off their web site or other similar sites. The only downside of adapting from 50A down to 30A is you might not be able to run both A/C units while the fridge and water heater are pulling amps, too. That's just an example, don't know your specific power needs. People with 30A campers often adapt down to a standard 15A wall outlet when backyard camping at home, and it all works out as long as you don't turn on every high amp appliance at the same time. And if you try to pull too much power, your electrical breakers are there to protect your system. I'm sure others on this forum (electrical engineers and such) can give you the more technical side of the issue, if you feel you need all that info....
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08-26-2014, 08:11 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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Location: Buffalo, IA
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Welcome aboard... 
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08-26-2014, 08:28 AM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
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Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Glad to have you here with us. Whenever you have a problem with the power pedestal bring it to the attention of the park management. They would have been able to recommend a fix for you. Or just ask in here. You'll get a response very quickly.
Good luck with your National, and Happy Trails!!!!
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08-26-2014, 08:31 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: michigan-tip of the mitt
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You can use a 30 amp service with adapter but must manage your power usage. 2 Air conditioners won't work. 1 air and all other stuff will work.
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08-26-2014, 08:33 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
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I'd have to agree with getting some adapters as well.
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08-26-2014, 10:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Welcome! You found a fun forum here. May you have many wonderful journeys in your RV!
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08-26-2014, 06:54 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
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Location: Ocala, Florida
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
You have discovered why we always look for 50 A.
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08-26-2014, 10:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Louisiana
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Welcome to the irv2s gang! Congrats on your Tropical purchase; sounds like you have already had some fun with it! Glad you decided to get onboard.
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08-27-2014, 07:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: At various Florida State Parks.
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Welcome to the Forum and we hope you have many great camping adventures. Best of luck.
Happy RV'ing
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2005 Newmar Dutch Star 3810, Spartan with CAT7
2013 Honda Fit
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