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    Posted: 15 May 2020 at 4:59am
Originally posted by ReluctantTraveler

Does anyone see an advantage with going with the 50A Hughes Autoformer instead of the 30A (outside of the lower cost)?

No benefit at all. The 50A Hughes device is made for use on a 220Vac supply feeding a 220V 50A rv. , it won't work for you on a 120Vac  30A supply feeding a 120V rPod. 

 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 May 2020 at 8:39am
Roger that. Thanks a bunch!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 May 2020 at 9:37am
I have the 30A Hughes Autoformer. It is the right choice for the RPod. I haven't encountered a situation yet that required the boost function. I do like that the surge module is replaceable at a reasonable cost. It would be a waste of money to get the 50A unless you intended to move up to an RV soon that would require a 50A supply. For the RPod and other small trailers, 30A is the right answer.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 May 2020 at 5:51am
Originally posted by StephenH

It would be a waste of money to get the 50A unless you intended to move up to an RV soon that would require a 50A supply. For the RPod and other small trailers, 30A is the right answer.

Even if you were going to move up soon to a 220V/50A RV the 50A Hughes autoformer wouldn't work in the interim. It would be a mess at best and a hazard at worst.   If you got an adapter to go from 110/30 at the pedestal to the Hughes device it would throw an error code since only one phase of the expected 220 would be live. And if that problem could be overcome then you'd still need a second adapter to go from 220/50 back to 110/30 to connect to the trailer. If you skipped the first adapter and connected the autoformer directly to a 220/50 outlet at the pedestal then you will have created a safety hazard in the downstream cord and trailer circuit which is capable of handling only 30A not 50A, not to mention being limited to  only using 50A pedestals from then on. Bottom line, don't do it, wrong tool for the job at hand. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 May 2020 at 10:59am
Thanks Reluctant,
I assume your 190 has the Thule awning?  That is my main concern about fitting the cover.  Thanks for letting me know about the antenna, I wasn't aware it was easy to remove.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 May 2020 at 11:33am
I'd call Classic Accessories. The have helpful customer service staff.  800.854.2315.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 May 2020 at 11:41am
Originally posted by vbdomenico

Thanks Reluctant,
I assume your 190 has the Thule awning?  That is my main concern about fitting the cover.  Thanks for letting me know about the antenna, I wasn't aware it was easy to remove.
I have the Thule awning. There is no problem fitting a Classic Accessories cover over it.
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