A 30 amp plug has three prongs – a 120 volt hot wire, a neutral wire and a ground wire – and is generally used on RVs with lower load requirements. A 50 amp plug has four prongs – two 120 volt hot wires, a neutral wire and a ground wire – that supply two separate 50 amp, 120 volt feeds.

What can I run on 30 amps?

In a typical RV with a 30 amp electrical service some of the power hungry appliances and portable devices are the air conditioner, electric water heater, microwave, coffee maker, electric skillet, hair dryer, space heaters and a toaster.

Is a 30 amp RV hookup 110 or 220?

A 30 amp plug has three prongs – a 120 volt hot wire, a neutral wire and a ground wire – and is generally used on RVs with lower load requirements.

How much can I run off a 30 amp breaker?

30-amp 240-volt circuit: 30 amps x 240 volts = 7,200 watts. 40-amp 240-volt circuit: 40 amps x 240 volts = 9,600 watts. 50-amp 240-volt circuit: 50 amps x 240 volts = 12,000 watts.

How do you tell if a camper is 30 or 50 amp?

ANSWER: Hi, the easiest way to tell is by looking at the plug on your RV. Take a look at the pictures at the top of this page and it will soon become apparent whether your RV is 30 or 50 Amps.