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30 amp service for storage
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Ok, I can help here!

Yes, the "SPLITTER" that Newell refers to is the "Y-adapter" with DUAL 30A MALES to SINGLE 50A FEMALE. Here is an example: 50-30amp Y adapter

This is designed to be plugged into TWO 30A plugs on a pedestal...not something I've seen much of.  Newell says doing it this way will power up the entire coach on both legs of the 50A.

But...I'm in a worse situation for our storage; it has nothing but standard 110v 15A circuits...GFCI to make matters worse!

I've worked out a system in which our 2015 has been successfully plugged in and charging nicely for around 9 months now.  I had to buy an off-board VICTRON 30A charger.  I connect this to my HOUSE batteries using a Anderson Quick-Connect...works great!

My CHASSIS batteries are charged using the on-board XANTREX backup charger, which ONLY goes to the chassis batteries.

A couple key points:
  • I connect these two chargers ON SEPARATE circuits to make sure that they don't both blow at the same time.
  • I do NOT keep my Battery Merge switch on.  This is a FATAL mistake I made because before having separate chargers, losing power means your house will drain ALL of your batteries.  (Ask me how I know!)
  • I have a NEST camera that's stuck to the bay wall, pointed at my "lighted" cords.  So, I just need to log in and I can see that everything is powered up nicely.  Also, IF the camera every loses power, I'll get a notification.  Kinda like a rube-golberg power monitor!

Steve & Janice Vance
2015 Newell #1524
Glendora, CA
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Messages In This Thread
30 amp service for storage - by Dhead - 08-24-2021, 04:00 PM
RE: 30 amp service for storage - by pairodice - 08-24-2021, 04:34 PM
RE: 30 amp service for storage - by Dhead - 08-24-2021, 04:41 PM
RE: 30 amp service for storage - by Dhead - 08-24-2021, 07:51 PM
RE: 30 amp service for storage - by HoosierDaddy - 08-24-2021, 07:52 PM
RE: 30 amp service for storage - by CaptainGizmo - 08-25-2021, 03:55 PM
RE: 30 amp service for storage - by Dhead - 08-25-2021, 05:10 PM
RE: 30 amp service for storage - by DK on the road - 08-25-2021, 05:13 PM
RE: 30 amp service for storage - by encantotom - 08-25-2021, 05:29 PM
RE: 30 amp service for storage - by ron skeen - 08-25-2021, 06:37 PM
RE: 30 amp service for storage - by Richard - 08-26-2021, 08:53 AM
RE: 30 amp service for storage - by kmeinke - 02-21-2022, 04:29 AM
RE: 30 amp service for storage - by Richard - 02-21-2022, 06:03 AM

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