tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post5764574807680462446..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: A possible short move. What do you think?Travels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-13769652309908846622014-12-01T10:47:21.520-06:002014-12-01T10:47:21.520-06:00I'm with heyduke, I'd move closer to the c...I'm with heyduke, I'd move closer to the chef!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04705192004526792158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-73833895046955945002014-11-30T21:00:12.078-06:002014-11-30T21:00:12.078-06:00We are 50a weenies so we wouldn't move.We are 50a weenies so we wouldn't move.<br />Bob and Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128674200250063454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-57053411274453925482014-11-30T08:06:18.914-06:002014-11-30T08:06:18.914-06:00Happy Thanksgiving! Did you decide yet? That is ...Happy Thanksgiving! Did you decide yet? That is quite a dilemma and I would have a hard time choosing. I love watching wildlife and the great view, but I also like the comfort of the AC along with instant hot water and using other electrical items that cause the the circuit breaker to pop! Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10803925425249925354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-78334085793980845342014-11-30T07:52:42.754-06:002014-11-30T07:52:42.754-06:00I vote for the move. Nice pond view.I vote for the move. Nice pond view.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-65384776004223418442014-11-29T20:06:38.696-06:002014-11-29T20:06:38.696-06:00Is there a 15- or 20-amp outlet in the box in addi...Is there a 15- or 20-amp outlet in the box in addition to the 30-amp outlet? If so, would it be practical to run one of those orange heavy duty cords into your rig through a window? Probably not practical if/when there are bugs, but might allow you to live more normally.<br /><br />On the other hand, a power management system should really help with keeping you on the straight and narrow. It will take some thinking before firing up a lot of electrical appliances at once, but certainly can be worked out. You might want to verify the amperage used by the refrigerator. Are you familiar with the product Kill A Watt?<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/P3-P4400-Electricity-Usage-Monitor/dp/B00009MDBU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417313076&sr=8-1&keywords=kill+watt+meter<br /><br />Very handy for scoping out your electrical draws so that you can manage the situation effectively.<br /><br /> Virtual hugs,<br /><br /> Judie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-89439249768089453352014-11-29T19:33:27.774-06:002014-11-29T19:33:27.774-06:00A chef? How lucky are you! I would also like to ...A chef? How lucky are you! I would also like to know how to debone a turkey...not because I am a cook but just curious! Any stuffing with cherries is bound to be good.<br />I guess I would weigh the pros and cons..are there more bugs near the water..snakes? It looks like a more wooded area for those Coyotes to hide in. I am sure you will make the right choice.:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-79356363650706724552014-11-29T18:18:28.921-06:002014-11-29T18:18:28.921-06:00That is a nifty item with a great name. However, i...That is a nifty item with a great name. However, it would not work with the site power pole that I have in my current Park - no 20A outlet, only a 30A. It is a little expensive also if you only use it once in a blue moon. <br /><br />Judy, I say move and watch your appliance usage. If is does not work out then move back. Since you are the new kid on the block and currently have 50A and want to move for the view I'm not sure that asking the NWR to install 50A for you is the best thing to do at this time. Maybe if the ask you to return next year you could then ask them if they could make that 'improvement'.edlfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16859730659143852274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-63720972828277221992014-11-29T17:06:40.471-06:002014-11-29T17:06:40.471-06:00my friends call me the 50A Princess. . .but that v...my friends call me the 50A Princess. . .but that view might convince me to sacrifice. . .I don't know!<br /><br />This little gem, recommended to us by an electrician in Ohio may help. . .if it could be utilized on the site's power pole. . .we carry one onboard, and have utilized it a couple of times while traveling in the Northeast. . .good luck!<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Industries-230-ADTP30-Cheater-Box/dp/B003AN1UF8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417301245&sr=8-2&keywords=50+amp+rv+box+adapterJanice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-72467692437191040982014-11-29T12:58:45.536-06:002014-11-29T12:58:45.536-06:00I mover for the view... are you closer to the chef...I mover for the view... are you closer to the chef?heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-72362467353880947112014-11-29T11:21:14.300-06:002014-11-29T11:21:14.300-06:00Consider asking for a 50 amp service! The worse t...Consider asking for a 50 amp service! The worse that they can say is "No".Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418668511495166842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-21034448881760543112014-11-29T11:21:13.807-06:002014-11-29T11:21:13.807-06:00For me it would be a no brainer, I love to camp ne...For me it would be a no brainer, I love to camp near water. You're the bird lady - you'd have the water birds in your FRONT YARD! Can you run your generator when you need to use the microwave or other elec things for short periods? All the comments above make sense - and if it didn't work for any reason, you could move back, right? :)<br /><br />PS - for the warmer weather, get some of those cooling neck wraps at Wal-Mart, and some FrogToggs (I think that's what they are called). They keep Katie and me cool up into the mid 90's.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-80456766026376431912014-11-29T11:20:53.375-06:002014-11-29T11:20:53.375-06:00Always having 30 amps we are used to managing appl...Always having 30 amps we are used to managing appliances, so the view would definitely win out for us. The Odd Essayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168404014947652773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-47613959623829421552014-11-29T10:51:41.317-06:002014-11-29T10:51:41.317-06:00Given the law of averages, I'm sure if you do ...Given the law of averages, I'm sure if you do move that you'll occasionally blow the breaker a few times simply by forgetting about appliance draw. But, even that wouldn't be enough to make me not move. At least if the breaker does go, you'll know immediately what it is.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-27454266716887650972014-11-29T10:41:02.147-06:002014-11-29T10:41:02.147-06:00I like the fact that Emma wouldn't be so dusty...I like the fact that Emma wouldn't be so dusty at the bigger slab by the pond (and that's a big plus). It seems like you might be able to manage the electricity usage, and I would definitely switch the water over to propane if possible. The big drawback I see from being so near the pond is the possibility of mosquitos swarming around you to the point you wouldn't want to sit outside.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-66593820936605156612014-11-29T10:27:07.926-06:002014-11-29T10:27:07.926-06:00After reading all comments I bet you're busy m...After reading all comments I bet you're busy moving right now. We would.You're going to be just fine!James and Brigittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347648400966386457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-46963313849832424752014-11-29T09:11:57.436-06:002014-11-29T09:11:57.436-06:00I'd move. The full time benefits (less dust an...I'd move. The full time benefits (less dust and better view) outweigh the possible occasional electrical challenge.Linda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-48408208491374595452014-11-29T07:55:45.600-06:002014-11-29T07:55:45.600-06:00Dennis retrofitted our Hiker with an extra wire in...Dennis retrofitted our Hiker with an extra wire into the camper and extra outlets, so we always have 50 amp in a 30 amp spot...However, I know you don't have a MacGyver...It's a toss up..You would just have to watch what you use and when for that view...I know....I know...I'm spoiled!!Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-75863169145892243422014-11-29T07:41:14.066-06:002014-11-29T07:41:14.066-06:00In our old 30 amp rig, we had two rooftop airs, an...In our old 30 amp rig, we had two rooftop airs, and an energy management system. The system would "shed" if needed so we never blew fuses and always seemed to have plenty of power. We always had both airs running and never had an issue or worry about what appliance I was using. It sounds like you have something similar. The new site looks pretty darn nice.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-53395076496180736042014-11-29T07:15:01.882-06:002014-11-29T07:15:01.882-06:00I say go for it. You will have to manage the elec...I say go for it. You will have to manage the electrical and turn things off so you don't blow circuits, but only a little while during the day. Meanwhile you have the slab and less dust to enjoy....Roadrunner Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-85102955463926510862014-11-29T06:59:07.108-06:002014-11-29T06:59:07.108-06:00I think it would take me about 2 seconds to make t...I think it would take me about 2 seconds to make the move.Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-66597287201908641202014-11-29T06:58:40.956-06:002014-11-29T06:58:40.956-06:00I think the only consideration is what Paul said. ...I think the only consideration is what Paul said. Your AC will run but it will not run both compressors<br />If it gets too hot, it might struggle a little bit to cool the rig. You will probably be fine until March but much later and you would want both those compressors running. Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-80216995711311297092014-11-29T00:16:40.412-06:002014-11-29T00:16:40.412-06:00I was going to echo Vera....wondering if it was to...I was going to echo Vera....wondering if it was too much of a problem if you could move back. I would be inclined to move, but we live with 30 amps anyway. Thew new site looks so much nicer for you and Emma. Good luck with the decision.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-90897837527534995442014-11-28T23:12:10.695-06:002014-11-28T23:12:10.695-06:00Sigh...spell check. we've always had..... ju...Sigh...spell check. we've always had..... just turn off.......Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-67396065658036209852014-11-28T23:09:10.368-06:002014-11-28T23:09:10.368-06:00I can't think of anything to add to the great ...I can't think of anything to add to the great move discussion. We'be always had 30 amps and just get. off the hot water heater. But I sure would like that stuffing recipe if you can get it. I am a big fan of the stuff. A chef, now how Lucky is that.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-34414568125436508232014-11-28T22:29:00.585-06:002014-11-28T22:29:00.585-06:00New site has a great view:) Your smart control pa...New site has a great view:) Your smart control panel should control the 30 amps OK, but not sure when you have hot weather and the residential fridge for extended periods. I suspect the panel might shutdown some operations in the coach. I am wondering if the interns are anything like college kids? Will there be lots of noise and partying behind you at odd hours? <br /><br />If those are not issues, I would move for the view:))Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.com