Poll: Double Plug Pedestal Ban...

Should campgrounds be allowed to ban plugging into both the 30 and 50-amp outlets on the same pedestal?

Sep 02, 2024

Everyone,

No, I’m not selling or even promoting this product. But I want your honest opinion on if you think campgrounds should be allowed to ban RV owners from plugging into both the 30-amp and 50-amp outlets on the same pedestal. Here’s a 30/50-amp lockout device being sold to campgrounds.

Some of the need for this ban is that campgrounds don’t want to be charging the batteries in EV trucks and cars for free. Plus, while the NEC has recently updated from a 9,600VA to 12,000VA load calculation per 50-amp pedestal, NEC also allows campground designers to apply a demand factor that reduces the total amount of power required for the entire campground. They don’t plan for the 30 and 50-amp outlets to be used simultaneously on the same pedestal, especially with a continuous load like an EV charger.

This demand factor derating is what can cause campground power brownouts during hot days with lots of air conditioners running at a full campground.

Read more about campground demand factor calculations HERE.

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Please read the full product description below and take this poll. And, as always, post your respectful comments at the bottom of this page.

FROM THE RV Powergate MANUFACTURER

Protecting your campground electrical systems from overload…

With RV Powergate, campers can choose either a 30A or 50A outlet - but not both. This prevents overloading your electrical system.

Easy to install (less than 5 minutes per unit)
Fits most existing electrical pedestals
Cost-effective ($29.95/unit)
Comes with UV-resistant pedestal sticker
Patent pending
Made in the U.S.A.
Featured in Woodall's

The Need

Campers are using more electricity than ever at campgrounds, and this is increasing as more electric cars and trucks arrive. RV PowerGate is the simple and inexpensive way to protect your electrical infrastructure.

Decide at which pedestals you will allow campers to plug in their RV and charge their electric vehicle. Install an RV PowerGate on the rest.

What Campground Owners are Saying

“I have to tell 3 or 4 campers a week that they can’t use the 30A AND 50A – sometimes they are trying to charge an electric vehicle. RV PowerGates are a simple and inexpensive way to prevent people from frying my electrical system."

- Chuck Spencer, Central City KOA

"The PowerGate is amazing. I really think this small upgrade will protect my campground’s electrical infrastructure for years to come."

- Marc Peterson, Paris Landing KOA Holiday

"I like the protection PowerGate provides for my entire electrical system."

- David Ivy, Ivy's Cove RV Retreat

"PowerGate is a fantastic product and solution to a growing problem!"

- Jake Elliott, Lake Life Family RV Resort

"RV Powergate is an elegant solution to a new problem."

- John Baker II, Austin East KOA Holiday

"RV PowerGate is the “keep it simple” solution to a very serious problem, and can be installed quickly and cost effectively before expensive electrical damage is caused."

- Preston Menlove, Salt Lake City KOA Holiday